SECTION 9—BATTERIES
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3.
Remove the two #10-32 X .50-inch riv nuts, .200/.193 X .334 X .062-inch lock washers and #10-32 X .75-inch socket head
screws.
4.
Slide battery tray out of battery box.
Installing
1.
Slide battery tray into battery box.
2.
Install the two #10-32 X .50-inch riv nuts, .200/.193 X .334 X .062-inch lock washers and #10-32 X .75-inch socket head
screws, one in each side of the battery box. Torque to
25 in-lbs ± 20%.
3.
Install the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair on page 67.
FIGURE 9.5
Removing/Installing the Battery Tray
When to Charge Batteries
NOTE: Avoid draining battery to low or empty levels.
Fully charge battery before use if the battery becomes fully drained.
If battery charge becomes so low that no battery indicators are lit, allow the batteries to charge overnight.
New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to initial use to avoid reduced battery life.
Recharge daily and frequently to extend battery life and reduce charge time.
Charge battery when product will not be used for an extended period of time.
SPJ Joysticks
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.6.
The Information Gauge Display located on the front of the joystick housing, it provides the state-of-battery charge, including
notification of when the battery requires charging. It also provides the following information to the user on the status of the
wheelchair:
A. GREEN LEDs are lit, indicating well charged batteries.
B.
AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip.
C.
RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries as soon as possible.
Battery Tray
Battery Box
10-32 X .50-inch Riv Nuts
10-32 X .75-inch Socket
Head Screws
Batteries
.200/.193 X .334 X .062-inch
lock washers
