Installing/Removing The Batteries; Installing - Invacare Pronto M91 Owner's Manual

SECTION 11—BATTERIES

Installing/Removing the Batteries

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.1 on page 61 and FIGURE 11.2 on page 61.
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.
2. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick. Refer
to Disconnecting/Connecting the MK5 Joysticks on page 69.
3. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 36.
4. Remove the top shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Shrouds on page 55.
5. If necessary, disconnect right and left motor leads to allow access to the front of the
battery tray.
6. Move aside the motor leads and controller cable to allow unobstructed access to the
front of the battery tray.
NOTE: Perform this section on one battery at a time starting with the rear battery. Repeat STEP
6 to position the remaining battery into the battery tray.
7. Perform one of the following to position the battery into the battery tray:
• Batteries With Built In Lifting Strap ‐ Use built in lifting strap to position battery
into the battery tray (Detail "A" of FIGURE 11.1).
• Batteries Without Built In Lifting Strap ‐ Use the battery lifting strap to position
battery into the battery tray. When battery is in proper position, remove lifting
strap (Detail "B" of FIGURE 11.1).
8. Using the battery retaining strap, secure the two batteries into the battery tray.
9. If necessary, connect the wiring harness to the two batteries. Refer to Connecting/
Disconnecting the Battery Wiring Harness on page 62.
10. Reconnect RIGHT and LEFT motor leads to allow access to the FRONT of the battery
tray, if disconnected in STEP 5.
Pronto® M91™ with SureStep®
QTY COMMENTS
1 Supplied
1 Not Supplied
1 Not Supplied
1 Not Supplied
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