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4. Use a socket wrench to remove the drive wheel nut from the center hub of the wheel.
5. Pull the wheel off the axle.
6. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tire and replace it with a new tube.
7. Slide the wheel back onto the shaft.
8. Reinstall the drive wheel nut into the center hub and tighten.
9. Inflate the pneumatic tire to
30 - 35 psi.
Figure 24. Blast Rear Door
Figure 25. Blast Rear Door (Down)
Figure 26. Blast Battery
Wiring Diagram
REAR DOOR LATCHES
FRONT BATTERY
QUICK DISCONNECT
REAR BATTERY
QUICK DISCONNECT
BATTERY TRAY
Battery Replacement
A diagram is printed on a decal located on the Blast frame near the battery tray. See figure 26.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when han-
dling batteries. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Pride Power Chair batteries are heavy. See the specifi-
cation table. If you are unable to life that much weight, be sure to
get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal in-
jury.
To replace the batteries:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Make sure that the Blast is in drive mode. See IV. The Blast.
3. Simultaneously press inward the two rear door latches. See figure 24.
4. Pull out access door, allowing it to fold down like a "tailgate."
5. Slide out the battery tray. See figure 25.
6. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the power base.
7. Remove both batteries.
8. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the batteries.
9. Install the wiring harnesses on the new batteries. Make sure that the red wire is connected to the positive (+) terminal on the battery
and the black wire is connected to the negative (-) terminal on the battery.
10. Place the batteries on the battery tray with the opposite terminals facing each other. See figure 26.
11. Slide the battery tray back into the power base.
12. Connect each battery wiring harness to the correct connector on the power base.
13. Close the rear door.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
