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Quantum 1107
V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Battery Replacement
A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located inside the battery box lid. See VI. Batteries and Charging for
correct battery specifications.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Do not replace battery when seat is occupied.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that
much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
Figure 38. Battery Wiring Diagram Label
Figure 37. Battery Boxes
REAR BOX
FRONT BOX
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
To replace the batteries:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See
III. Your Power Chair.
3. Remove the battery boxes. See IV. Assembly/
Disassembly.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the batteries.
5. Remove the batteries from the battery boxes.
6. Place new batteries in the battery boxes. See figure 37.
7. Reconnect the battery harnesses according to the battery
wiring diagram label. See figure 38.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Make sure you
tighten the fasteners so that the
connections are secure.
8. Reinstall the battery boxes onto the power base. Make
sure that the battery box latches are in the up (locked)
position.
9. Charge the batteries. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
Battery Disposal and Recycling
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immedi-
ately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your Quantum
Rehab Specialist for instructions on disposal. Your Quan-
tum Rehab Specialist will also have the necessary infor-
mation on battery recycling, which is our recommended
course of action.
