SECTION 11—BATTERIES
P9000
™
XDT
52
Part No. 1118386
1. If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49.
2. Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/post(s).
CAUTION
Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flanges
directly into the battery case. Batteries which interfere with the battery box cannot
be used for these applications. Attempting to “wedge” a battery into a battery box
may damage the box and/or the battery.
3. Place batteries into battery box bottom.
FIGURE 11.5
Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes
Connecting Battery Cables
WARNING
The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or face shields is recommended
when working with batteries.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious
personal injury or damage may occur.
The correct battery terminal configurations shown in FIGURE 11.6 on page 53
MUST be used. Batteries that have the reversed terminal configuration MUST
NOT be used. Otherwise, serious injury or damage may occur.
Battery
Battery Lifting Strap
Molded Carrying Strap or
Hold Down Flanges
22NF Battery
Box, Bottom
U1 Battery
Box Bottom
Battery
Terminal(s)/Post(s)
Group 22NF ONLY