Replacing Batteries - Invacare Storm Service Manual

8.3.2

Replacing batteries

CAUTION: Fire and burns hazard if battery terminal is bypassed!
• When replacing batteries, the battery terminals may not come into contact with mechanical
mobility aid components and be short-circuited!
• Always replace battery terminal caps after replacing the batteries!
CAUTION: Danger of crushing!
• The batteries are extremely heavy. Please ensure that they do not fall to the ground when
they are removed from the chassis.
Requirements:
• 11 mm socket spanner
Removing the batteries:
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Make the batteries accessible as described in Chapter 8.3.1.
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Remove the pole caps (1) on the accessible battery (3).
• Remove the pole screws located under the pole caps using an 11 mm socket spanner.
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Remove the connecting cable (4) and the fuse cable (2).
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Lift the battery from the battery carrier.
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Pull on the strap of the second battery to move it forward.
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Dismantle the cables on the second battery as well.
• Lift the second battery from the battery carrier.
Refitting the batteries:
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Refit the batteries in reverse order.
• Ensure that the battery cage sockets/plugs have been correctly refitted. A polarity diagram is
located in the rear cover.
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