Invacare Xterra GT Service Manual page 69

BATTERIES
BATTERY CLAMP METHOD (FIGURES 6, 7 AND 8).
The battery clamps MUST be mounted in the positions shown in FIGURE 6,
otherwise the battery box top cannot be installed properly.
1. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. If the battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is NOT mounted in the
orientation shown in FIGURE 5, perform the following:
Loosen the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/
post.
CAUTION
When tightening the clamps,
always use a box wrench.
Pliers will “round off” the
nuts. NEVER wiggle the
battery terminal(s)/post(s)
when tightening. The battery
may become damaged.
Remove the battery clamp
from the POSITIVE (+) battery
terminal/post.
Reposition the battery clamp
on the POSITIVE (+) battery
terminal/post as shown in
FIGURE 6.
Securely tighten the hex nut
that secures the battery clamp
to the positive (+) battery
terminal/post.
B. If the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is positioned as shown
in FIGURE 6, proceed to STEP 2.
2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables as follows: (FIGURE 7)
A. RED battery clamp cover onto RED battery cable.
B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK battery cable.
NOTE: Only one (1) battery cable and battery clamp cover are shown for clarity. Both battery clamp
covers install in the same manner.
INSTALLING BATTERY CLAMP COVERS
Battery Clamp
FIGURE 7 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES - BATTERY CLAMP
Part No. 1110516
CAUTION
Cover
METHOD
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POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal/Post
(Note position of battery clamp)
NEGATIVE (-) Battery
Hex
Terminal/Post and Battery Clamp
Nut
22NF Battery
FIGURE 6 - CONNECTING
BATTERY CABLES - BATTERY
CLAMP METHOD
Battery Cable
SECTION 8
XTERRA™ GT™