Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes - Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual

BATTERIES
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/FROM
BATTERY BOXES (FIGURE 3)
NOTE: To remove the battery(ies) from the battery box(es), reverse the following procedure.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
TOOL
Battery Lifting Strap
1/2-inch (6 pt) Box Wrench
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery box(es) or 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 box(es) or battery(ies).
NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, observe polarity markings located on the
ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery post and (-) side to NEGATIVE
(-) battery post.
1. If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/
INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES in this section of the manual.
2. Disconnect battery cables. Refer to DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING BATTERY
CABLES for one (1) of the following:
A. Group 24 Batteries
B. 22NF batteries in single battery box
3. Secure battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/post(s) (FIGURE 3).
CAUTION
Some battery
manufacturers mold a
carrying strap and/or hold
down flanges directly into
the battery case. Batteries
which interfere with the
battery box cannot be used
for these applications.
Attempting to "wedge" a
battery into a battery box
may damage the box and/or
the battery.
4. Remove batteries from
battery box(es).
Part No. 1104849
QTY
1
1
Battery Lifting
Molded Carrying Straps (These
Strap
Group 24
Battery Box Bottom
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/REMOVING
BATTERIES INTO/FROM BATTERY BOXES
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SECTION 9
COMMENTS
Supplied
Not Supplied
batteries must NOT be used.)
22NF Battery Box
Bottom
3G Storm Series Wheelchairs
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