SECTION 9—BATTERIES
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Replacing Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1 on page 66.
NOTE: The following tools are required to perform this procedure:
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Wire Cutter
1.
Remove the batteries from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair on
page 67.
2.
Cut the tie-wraps that secure the battery terminal covers to the battery terminals.
3.
Slide the RED battery terminal cover back on the RED battery cable to expose the POSITIVE battery terminal.
4.
Slide the BLACK battery terminal cover back on the BLACK battery cable to expose NEGATIVE battery terminal.
DANGER
Risk of Death or Serious Injury
Failure to observe these warnings can cause an electrical short resulting in death, serious injury,
or damage to the electrical system.
The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery
terminal(s)/post(s).
The NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable MUST connect to the NEGATIVE (-) battery
terminal(s)/post(s).
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery post(s) at the
same time. An electrical short may occur and serious injury or damage may occur.
Install protective caps on positive and negative battery terminals.
Replace cable(s) immediately if cable(s) insulation becomes damaged.
DO NOT remove fuse or mounting hardware from POSITIVE (+) red battery cable mounting
screw.
5.
Remove the locknut that secures the bracket of the POSITIVE battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery post of the
battery.
6.
Remove the locknut that secures the NEGATIVE battery cable to the NEGATIVE(-) battery post of the battery
7.
Discard the existing battery.
8.
Position battery connector bracket or wiring harness onto the new 22NF or GP24 battery as shown.
9.
Secure the NEGATIVE battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery post with existing mounting screw and locknut.
10. Secure the bracket of the POSITIVE battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery post with existing mounting screw and
locknut.
11. Position each battery terminal cover over top of each battery terminal.
12. Secure battery terminal covers in place with one tie-wrap.
13. Install batteries into wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair on page 67.