Removing/Installing The Batteries On Zoom 300; Removing; Installing - Invacare HMV Zoom 300 Service Manual

SECTION 12—BATTERIES AND CHARGER

Removing/Installing the Batteries on Zoom 300

NOTE: When removing or installing batteries, ensure that the battery harness connectors
completely grip the terminals of the battery. Connection should be tight and secure. Pliers can be
used to gently crimp the contact to strengthen the connection.

Removing

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.2.
1. Place the powered scooter in a well ventilated area.
Work should be performed in an area without risking damage to carpeting or floor
covering.
2. Turn power OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 34.
4. Remove the rear shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Shroud on page 44.
5. Pull the hook-and-loop fastening battery strap apart.
6. Disconnect the RED and BLACK battery connector from the wiring harness assembly
(Detail "B" of FIGURE 12.2).
7. Disconnect the wiring harness from the batteries by holding the connectors and
pulling them in the following order (Detail "B" of FIGURE 12.2):
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable from the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post
on the left battery.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable from POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post on the
right battery.
C. WHITE Battery Cable (Jumper) from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post on
the left battery and the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post on the right battery.
8. Remove the existing batteries from battery tray by lifting the batteries out in the
direction shown in Detail "A" of FIGURE 12.2.

Installing

1. Place the powered scooter in a well ventilated area.
Work should be performed in an area without risking damage to carpeting or floor
covering.
2. Turn power off and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat on page 34.
4. Remove the rear shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Rear Shroud on page 44.
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