SECTION 11—BATTERIES
P9000
™
XDT
56
Part No. 1118386
8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the
Battery Boxes on page 49.
NOTE: New battery(ies) MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies)
will be reduced.
9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to Charging Batteries on page 47.
Battery Clamp Method
CAUTION
The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in
the position shown in FIGURE 11.8. Otherwise, the battery box top cannot be
installed properly.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.8 and FIGURE 11.9 on page 58.
FIGURE 11.8
Connecting Battery Cables - Battery Clamp Method
1. Perform one of the following:
• If the battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is NOT mounted in
the orientation shown in FIGURE 11.8, perform the following:
i. Loosen the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the POSITIVE (+) battery
terminal/post.
CAUTION
When tightening the clamps, always use a box wrench. Pliers will “round off” the
nuts. NEVER wiggle the battery terminal(s)/post(s) when tightening. The battery
may become damaged.
ii. Remove the battery clamp from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
iii. Reposition the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post as
shown in FIGURE 11.8.
iv. Securely tighten the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the positive (+)
battery terminal/post.
• If the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is positioned as
shown in FIGURE 11.8, proceed to STEP 2.
POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post
(Note position of clamp.)
Hex Nut
NEGATIVE (-) Terminal/Post
and Clamp
