Connecting Battery Cables - Invacare Mirage User Manual

10.3

Connecting Battery Cables

WARNING
• NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/
post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage
may occur.
• The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries.
CAUTION
• When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST be con-
nected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) depending on battery type. ALWAYS check the
battery top for POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) marking symbols before connecting the
battery cables.
1. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/post(s) as follows.
• Negative (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
• Positive (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
3. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK to NEGA-
TIVE (-) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided M6 hex screw, hex locknut and washer.
Securely tighten.
4. Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely tightened.
5. Slide terminal cap(s) onto battery clamps / terminals.
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