Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables; Connecting Battery Cables - Invacare Pronto M71 Jr. with SureStep Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.4 on page 78.

Connecting Battery Cables

NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact BOTH battery
terminals 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.
Battery terminal configuration as shown in FIGURE 12.4, DETAIL "A", MUST be
used. Batteries that have the terminal configuration reversed MUST NOT be used -
otherwise serious injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT remove fuse or mounting hardware from POSITIVE (+) RED battery
cable/mounting screw.
All battery terminal covers (two on the front battery and two on the rear battery)
MUST be installed prior to use.
When connecting the battery cables to the batteries, the battery cables MUST be
connected to the battery terminals as shown in FIGURE 12.4, DETAIL "B",
(depending on battery type), otherwise damage to the battery cable may result
when installing battery terminal caps.
1. Secure the battery cables to the battery terminals as described below. Securely tighten.
Refer to Detail "A" of FIGURE 12.4:
A. Secure NEGATIVE (-) battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal using
the mounting screw and the locknut.
B. Secure the POSITIVE (+) battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal using
the L-bracket with mounting screw and the locknut.
2. Verify all battery cables are correctly installed and securely tightened.
3. Slide terminal caps down battery cables and onto battery clamps (FIGURE 12.4).
4. Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap [use tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long]
(Detail "B" of FIGURE 12.4).
5. Position the batteries into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Batteries on
page 73.
NOTE: New Batteries MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the batteries will
be reduced.
6. If necessary, charge the batteries. Refer to Charging Batteries on page 80.
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WARNING
CAUTION
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SECTION 12—BATTERIES
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