Invacare Nutron Series Operating & Maintenance Manual page 54

SECTION 12—BATTERIES
When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST
be connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail "A" or Detail
"B" of FIGURE 12.6 (depending on battery type). Otherwise, damage to the battery
cable can result when battery terminal caps are installed.
2. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail "A" or
Detail "B" of FIGURE 12.6, depending on battery type:
A. NEGATIVE (‐) BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE (‐) battery terminal/post.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
3. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK
to NEGATIVE (‐) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided 1/4‐20 x 7/8‐inch hex
flange screw and hex flange locknut as shown in Detail "A" or Detail "B" of
FIGURE 12.6, depending on battery type. Securely tighten.
4. Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely
tightened.
5. Slide terminal cap(s) down battery cable(s) and onto battery clamps (FIGURE 12.6).
6. Using the 11½‐inch long tie‐wrap, secure each terminal cap in place (Detail ʺCʺ of
FIGURE 12.6).
NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie‐wrap in order to install the battery box top(s).
7. Install the battery box top(s).
8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the
Battery Boxes on page 49.
NOTE: New battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the
battery(ies) will be reduced.
9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to Charging Batteries on page 61.
Nutron® Series
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