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NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of
the battery box(es) or battery(ies), apply baking soda to these
areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the
NEW or existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the
battery box(es) or battery(ies).
NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, ob-
serve polarity markings located on the ends of the battery
lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery post and (-) side
to NEGATIVE (-) battery post.
1. If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheel-
chair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY
BOXES - GROUP 24 BATTERY BASE FRAMES
in
this procedure of the manual.
2. Secure battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/post(s)
(FIGURE 1).
CAUTION
Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap
and/or hold down flanges directly into the bat-
tery case. Batteries which interfere with the bat-
tery 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.
PROCEDURE 9
BATTERIES
B
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This Procedure Includes the Following:
Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery
Box(es)
Connecting Battery Cables
When to Charge Batteries
Charging Batteries
Replacing Batteries
Installing/Removing Group 24 Battery Boxes
Installing/Removing Group 22NF Battery Boxes
WARNING
Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF before
performing this procedure.
The use of rubber gloves and chemical
goggles or face shields is recommended
when working with batteries.
Invacare strongly recommends that battery instal-
lation and battery replacement ALWAYS be done
by a qualified technician.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
INSTALLING/REMOVING
BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY
BOXES (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: To remove the battery(ies) from the battery box(es),
reverse the following procedure.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
TOOL
QTY
COMMENTS
Battery Lifting Strap
1
Supplied
1/2-inch (6 pt) Box Wrench
1
Not Supplied
WARNING
ALWAYS use a battery lifting strap when lifting a bat-
tery. It is the most convenient method and assures
that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to
prolong the life of the battery.
DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an
upright position.
Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area
where work can be performed without risking
damage to carpeting or floor covering.
The warranty and performance specifications con-
tained in this manual are based on the use of deep
cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries.
Invacare strongly recommends their use as the
power source for this unit.
Battery
Lifting
Strap
Group 22NF
Battery Box
Bottom
Group 24
Battery Box Bottom
Molded Carrying Straps (Must be
removed before installation)
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES
INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES
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