Connecting Battery Cables - Invacare FDX User Manual

8 SETUP/MAINTENANCE

Connecting Battery Cables

WARNING
The positive (+) battery cable must connect to the positive (+) battery terminal, otherwise serious damage will occur to the
electrical system.
The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
Battery terminal configuration as shown in Detail "A" of FIGURE 4 MUST be used. Batteries that have the terminal
configuration reversed MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or damage may occur.
Install protective caps on POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) terminals.
All battery terminal covers (two on the front battery and two on the rear battery) must be installed prior to use.
CAUTION
When connecting the battery cables to the battery, the battery cables MUST be connected to the battery terminals, as
shown in FIGURE 4, otherwise damage to the battery cable may result when installing battery terminal caps.
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Perform STEP 1 on one battery at a time.
1. Secure the battery cables to the battery terminals as described below. Securely tighten:
A. Using the mounting screw and two lock washers, secure the POSITIVE (+) battery cable L-bracket to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal.
B. Using the mounting screw and two lock washers, secure the NEGATIVE (-) battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal.
2. Repeat STEP 1 to connect the battery cables to the remaining battery.
3. Verify all battery cables are correctly installed and securely tightened.
4. Slide terminal caps down battery cables and onto battery terminals.
5. Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap (use tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long).
6. Position the batteries into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 78.
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