Installing/Removing The Batteries - Invacare Formula PTO Plus Service Manual

SECTION 20—M91 BATTERIES
Battery terminal configuration shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the
reversed terminal configuration MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or
damage may occur.
Mounting Holes
NEGATIVE (-)
Battery Terminal
When connecting the battery cables to the batteries, the battery cable(s) MUST be
connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in FIGURE 20.3 otherwise
damage to the battery may result.
For proper battery connection, batteries MUST use post style terminals with
mounting holes through the terminal.
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery tray or on the sides of the batteries, apply
baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the existing or new
batteries, clean the baking soda from the battery tray or batteries being sure to avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Determine source of contamination. Never install/reinstall a battery with a cracked
or otherwise damaged case.

Installing/Removing the Batteries

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 20.1 on page 151 and FIGURE 20.2 on page 152.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
TOOL
Battery Lifting Strap
1/2-inch (6 pt) Box Wrench
7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
Diagonal Cutters
Installing
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without
risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
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Formula PTO Plus Powered Seating
WARNING
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal
CAUTION
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
150
DO NOT Use
COMMENTS
Supplied
Not Supplied
Not Supplied
Not Supplied
Not Supplied
NEGATIVE
(-) Battery
Terminal
Part No 1125031