SECTION 11—BATTERIES
Part No. 1123839
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2. Remove the existing batteries from the battery boxes. Refer to Installing/Removing
Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 51.
3. Clean the new battery terminals.
4. Install the new batteries into the battery boxes. Refer to Installing/Removing Batteries
Into/From Battery Boxes on page 51.
5. Install the battery boxes and tray onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing
the Battery Boxes on page 49 and Installing/Removing Battery Tray on page 50.
Cleaning Battery Terminals
WARNING
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.
NEVER smoke or strike a match near batteries. If the caps of the battery cells are
removed, NEVER look directly into them while charging batteries.
1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.
2. Verify that the plastic caps are in place over the battery cell holes.
3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool,
wire brush, or medium grade sand paper.
NOTE: When done, these areas should be shiny, not dull.
4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes
WARNING
NEVER unplug the battery cables by pulling on the wires. Unplug the battery cables
by pulling on the connector ONLY. Otherwise injury or damage may result.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.3 on page 50.
NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair, reverse the following procedure.
1. Verify that the On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off position.
2. Place the front battery box onto the battery tray and connect controller connector to
the front battery box. Refer to Electronics Manual (P/N 1123804).
3. Slide front battery box toward the front of the wheelchair.
