Using The Proper Batteries; Replacing Batteries - Invacare Formula Powered Seating Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Using the Proper Batteries

1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below.
2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:
22NF Batteries with terminal configuration (POSITIVE on the left and NEGATIVE
on the right) as shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the reverse
terminal configuration MUST not be used - otherwise injury and damage may
occur.
Terminals MUST have a cross hole in them as shown below.
.
PROPER BATTERIES TO USE
Terminal
Cross

Replacing Batteries

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1 on page 65.
NOTE: The following tools are required to perform this procedure.
• Wire Cutter
1. Remove the batteries from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries
From/Into the Wheelchair on page 66.
2. Cut the tie-wraps that secure the battery terminal covers to the battery terminals.
3. Slide the RED battery terminal cover back on the RED battery cable to expose the
POSITIVE battery terminal.
4. Slide the BLACK battery terminal cover back on the BLACK battery cable to expose
battery terminal.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury
or damage may occur.
5. Remove the locknut that secures the bracket of the POSITIVE battery cable to the
POSITIVE (+) battery post of the battery.
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WARNING
NEGATIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/Post
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
WARNING
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SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES
DO NOT USE THIS TYPE OF BATTERY
NEGATIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
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