Using The Proper Batteries - Invacare FDX User Manual

 If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery box or on the sides of the battery(ies), apply baking soda to these areas
to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the existing or new battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery
tray or battery(ies) being sure to avoid contact with skin and eyes. Determine source of contamination. NEVER install/
reinstall a battery with a cracked or otherwise damaged case.
8.5

Using the Proper Batteries

1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below.
2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:
WARNING
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 threaded insert in them as shown below.
Threaded Insert
Terminal
POSITIVE (+)
Battery
Terminal/Post
Part No 1163181
FOR WHEELCHAIRS USING GP34 BATTERIES
PROPER BATTERIES TO USE DO NOT USE THIS TYPE OF BATTERY
NEGATIVE (-)
NEGATIVE (-)
Battery
Battery Terminal/
Terminal/Post
Post
77
8 SETUP/MAINTENANCE
POSITIVE (+)
Battery Terminal/
Post
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