Connecting Battery Cables - Invacare P9000 XDT Operating & Maintenance Manual

SECTION 11—BATTERIES
1. If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to
Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 50.
2. Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/post(s).
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.
3. Place batteries into battery box bottom.
U1 Battery
Battery Lifting Strap
Box Bottom
Molded Carrying Strap or
Hold Down Flanges
22NF Battery
Box, Bottom
Battery
Group 22NF ONLY
Terminal(s)/Post(s)
FIGURE 11.5 Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes

Connecting Battery Cables

WARNING
The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or face shields is recommended
when working with batteries.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious
personal injury or damage may occur.
The correct battery terminal configurations shown in FIGURE 11.6 MUST be used.
Batteries that have the reversed terminal configuration MUST NOT be used. Oth-
erwise, serious injury or damage may occur.
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Part No. 1118386 P9000 XDT