Section 9-Batteries - Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M91 Base Owner's Manual

SECTION 9—BATTERIES
SECTION 9—BATTERIES
WARNING
Make sure power to the wheelchair is Off before performing this section.
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 use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
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.
Avoid storage or use near external flame or combustible products.
Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement
always be done by a qualified technician.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Battery terminal configuration shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the
reversed terminal configuration MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or
damage may occur.
Mounting Holes
DO NOT Use
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE
(-) Battery
NEGATIVE (-)
(+) Battery
Terminal
Battery Terminal
Terminal
CAUTION
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 FIGURE 9.3 otherwise
damage to the battery may result.
For proper battery connection, batteries MUST use post style terminals with
mounting holes through the terminal.
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 existing or
new battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery tray or battery(ies) being sure to avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Determine source of contamination. NEVER install/reinstall a battery
with a cracked or otherwise damaged case.
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