Batteries, Cables & Battery Chargers; Removing The Batteries - Invacare FDX Service Manual

8.4 Batteries, cables & battery chargers
8.4.1

Removing the batteries

CAUTION:
Danger of injury and danger of damage to property if the batteries are handled
incorrectly!
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The installation of new batteries may only be performed by authorised technicians.
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Pay attention to the warning notes on the batteries.
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Only use the battery type defined in the technical specifications.
CAUTION:
Risk of fire and burns if battery terminals are short-circuited!
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Take special care that the battery terminals are NOT short-circuited with a tool or metallic
components of the wheelchair!
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Make sure that the battery terminal caps are fitted to the battery terminals at all times if you
are not working on them.
CAUTION: Danger of crushing!
The batteries are very heavy. There is a danger that you may injure your hands.
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Take into account the heavy weight of the batteries.
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Handle the batteries carefully.
WARNING: Risk of chemical burns!
Danger of injury by leaking acid.
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Wear acid-resistant protective gloves when handling batteries.
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Wear protective goggles when handling batteries.
How to deal with a battery acid leak:
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Remove clothes that have been soiled or soaked with acid immediately!
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Immediately wash the affected area of skin that has come into contact with battery acid with
lots of water!
After contact with eyes:
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Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes! Consult an eye doctor
immediately afterwards!
Requirements:
● Phillips screwdriver, size 2
● Side cutting pliers
● Cable ties
Uninstalling the batteries:
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Remove the legrests.
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Remove the front cover, as described in chapter 8.1.1.
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