Removing?Installing Battery Assemblies - Invacare Xterra GT Operating And Maintenance Manual

BATTERIES
REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY ASSEMBLIES
(FIGURES 2 AND 3)
Each battery weighs 35 pounds. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your
legs) to avoid injury.
Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage
to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance.
ALWAYS use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. It is the most
convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill. It also
helps to prolong the life of the battery.
DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position.
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery tray or on the sides of the battery(ies),
apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the NEW or
existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery tray or battery(ies).
REMOVING
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.
3. Pull release lever located underneath the front of the seat to disengage as shown in
FIGURE 2 .
4. Tilt seat backward and lock seat in upward position with seat prop as shown in
FIGURE 2.
5. Disconnect the battery wiring harness from the front battery as shown in FIGURE
2.
6. Disconnect battery wiring harness from the rear battery in FIGURE 2.
7. Disconnect the battery retention strap in FIGURE 2.
8. Lift the front battery assembly out of the base frame. Refer to DETAIL “A” in
FIGURE 3).
9. Slide rear battery assembly forward and lift out of base frame as shown in DETAIL
“B” in FIGURE 3.
INSTALLING
1. Install the rear battery assembly into the base frame in the orientation shown in
DETAIL “B” in FIGURE 3 .
2. Slide the rear battery assembly rearward.
3. Install the front battery assembly into the base frame in the orientation shown in
DETAIL “A” in FIGURE 3 .
4. Connect the battery retention strap as shown in FIGURE 2.
5. Connect the battery wiring harness to the rear battery as shown in FIGURE 2.
6. Connect the battery wiring harness to the front battery as shown inFIGURE 2.
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