Cleaning Battery Terminals; Removing/Installing The Batteries From/Into The Wheelchair - Invacare Formula Powered Seating Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 10—ELEVATE BATTERIES

Cleaning Battery Terminals

Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently
noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully.
DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or
other possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result.
Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the area IMMEDIATELY and thoroughly
with cool water. In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention
IMMEDIATELY.
1. Examine battery terminals for corrosion.
2. Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes.
3. Clean terminals by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand
paper.
NOTE: Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull.
4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the
Wheelchair
Removing the Battery Door and Rear Shrouds
Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed with-
out risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.2 on page 67.
1. Verify the joystick ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the two thumb screws that secure the rear shroud to the wheelchair.
3. Remove the rear shroud from the wheelchair.
4. TRBKTS Options Only - Perform the following steps:
A. Remove two thumb screws that secure the top controller shroud (Detail "B") to the
battery box.
B. Remove the top controller shroud from the battery box.
5. Remove both mounting screws from side of battery door.
6. Remove the battery door from the front of wheelchair.
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