Replacing Batteries; Installing/Removing Battery Boxes - Invacare Power 9000 Service Manual

PROCEDURE 9

REPLACING BATTERIES

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Most batteries are not sold with instructions.
However, warnings are frequently noted on the
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cell caps. Read them carefully, otherwise injury or
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damage may occur.
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NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be
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replaced if one (1) battery is defective.
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Recommended Battery Types
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The warranty and performance specifications
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contained in this manual are based on the use
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of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid
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batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their
use as the power source for this unit.
Failure to use the correct battery size and/or
voltage may cause damage to your wheelchair
and give you unsatisfactory performance.
CHAIR SEAT QTY
WIDTH
14-inches 2
16,18, 20-
inches 2
NOTE: Charge batteries daily. It is critical not to let them
run low at any time.
Cleaning Battery Terminals
DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come
in contact with skin, clothes or other possessions.
It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging
burns may result. Should the liquid touch your
skin, wash the area immediately and thoroughly
with cool water. In serious cases or if eye contact
is made, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
The use of safety glasses is recommended when
cleaning the battery terminals.
NEVER smoke or strike a match near batteries. If
the caps of the battery cells are removed, NEVER
look directly into them while charging batteries.
1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.
2. Verify that the plastic caps are in place over the
battery cell holes.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
VOLTS BCI STOCK REMARKS
NO.
12 U1 Deep Cycle
12 22NF Deep Cycle
WARNING
3. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by
using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium
grade sand paper.
NOTE: When done, these areas should be shiny, not dull.
4. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY
BOXES (FIGURE 6)
NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the
wheelchair, reverse the following procedure.
1. Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in
the OFF position.
2. Position battery boxes onto battery tray. Make sure
battery cables on battery boxes are on the same side
as the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.
3. Connect the battery cables from the battery boxes
to the battery connectors on the wheelchair frame.
4. Connect the battery box retaining strap clip together.
Retaining
Strap
Retaining Strap Clip
FIGURE 6 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
WARNING
The Battery Box Retaining Strap MUST be fastened
securely and adjusted properly to hold battery
boxes in place before using the wheelchair.
5. Connect the battery box retaining strap clip together
and adjust if necessary.
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RWD WHEELCHAIRS
Battery Boxes
Battery Connections on
Side of Wheelchair Frame