SECTION 9—BATTERIES
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FIGURE 9.4
Installing Batteries into Wheelchair
Installing the Front Shroud/Battery Retention Bracket and Rear Shroud
NOTE: Wheelchairs with TRRO or TRBKTS Only - Battery retention brackets MUST be installed at all times. Otherwise, the
wheelchair will not be WC/19 compliant. After installing front shroud, ensure that the mounting screws on the front shroud/battery
retention bracket are fully engaged into the battery box.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2 on page 68.
1.
Reinstall the front shroud/battery retention bracket onto front of wheelchair frame.
2.
Install two mounting screws on the sides of the front shroud/battery retention bracket.
WARNING
When installing batteries, ensure battery connector is securely engaged to the controller
connector - otherwise serious personal injury may result.
3.
Wheelchairs with Footboards Only: Using the mounting screw and washer, secure the footboard support to the
wheelchair frame.
4.
Connect the controller to the batteries at the rear of the wheelchair.
5.
Reinstall the rear shroud and secure in place with the three 10-32 X 1/2-inch pan head screws, thumb screw or lock knob.
NOTE: New Batteries MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.
6.
If necessary, charge the batteries. Refer to Charging Batteries on page 72.
Removing/Installing the Battery Tray
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.5.
Removing
1.
Remove the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair on page 67.
2.
Slide the battery tray back into the battery box.
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”
DETAIL “C”
Battery with Battery
Connector Bracket
Front of the Battery Tray
Rear of the Battery Tray
Battery Stop
Connect Front
Battery to Rear
Battery HERE
Rear Battery
Front
Battery
Battery
Straps
NOTE: 22NF Batteries
shown.
