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Jazzy EVO 614 Series
V 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 on the front battery tray.
See figure 13.
See VI. “Batteries
and Charging” for correct battery specifications.
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands
after handling.
WARNING! The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by
an authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician.
WARNING! Do not replace battery when seat is occupied.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are
unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques
and avoid lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
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. Disconnect the controller harness from the power base.
4. Loosen the thumbscrews from the rear of the power chair.
See figure 14.
5. Remove the rear shroud.
6. Disconnect the battery cables from the terminals of each battery.
See figure 14.
7. Remove both batteries from the power base.
8. Connect the battery cables to the battery terminals according to the battery wiring diagram. Make sure that the
battery terminal hardware is facing the correct direction.
See figure 14.
9. Install new batteries into the power base. Make sure the terminals of each battery are facing toward each other.
See figure 13.
WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
10. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the rear shroud.
11. Reconnect the controller harness to the power base.
12. Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
