SECTION 9—BATTERIES
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Cleaning Battery Terminals
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
Exposure to battery acid may result in injury.
– The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
– DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or other
possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result. Should the liquid
touch your skin, wash the area IMMEDIATELY and thoroughly with cool water. In serious cases
or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
– DO NOT install/reinstall a battery with a cracked or otherwise damaged case.
14. Examine battery terminals for corrosion.
15. Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes.
16. Clean terminals by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand paper.
NOTE: Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull.
17. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair
Removing the Front Shroud/Battery Retention Bracket and Rear Shroud
CAUTION
Risk of Damage
Cleaning or maintenance may cause damage to carpeting or flooring.
– Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where cleaning or maintenance can be performed
without risk of damage to carpeting or flooring.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2 on page 68.
1.
Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position.
2.
Remove the three 10-32 X 1/2-inch pan head screws, thumb screw or lock knob securing the rear shroud to the base
frame.
3.
Remove the rear shroud from the wheelchair.
NOTE: The front shroud and battery retention bracket are removed from and installed onto the wheelchair frame as a single unit.
4.
Remove the two mounting screws securing the front shroud/battery retention bracket to the wheelchair.
5.
Wheelchairs with Footboards Only: Remove the mounting screw and washer securing the footboard support to the
wheelchair frame.
6.
Lift up to unhook the battery retention bracket from the wheelchair frame and remove the front shroud/battery
retention bracket from the wheelchair.
7.
Disconnect the controller from the batteries at the rear of the wheelchair.
8.
Remove the batteries. Removing the Batteries from Wheelchair on page 69.