Battery Replacement - Pride Go-Chair Owner's Manual

V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
To replace the wheel:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Set the Go-Chair up on blocks.
3. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See figure 24.
4. Pull the wheel off the axle.
5. Slide the new wheel back onto the shaft. Make sure that the key is in the axle slot.
WARNING! Failure to ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when mounting
the wheel can result in electronic brake failure, personal injury, and/or product damage.
6. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten.
WARNING! Make sure both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly.
7. Remove the Go-Chair from the blocks.

Battery Replacement

A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the
front battery tray. See the specifications table for correct battery
specifications.
MANDATORY!
related accessories
compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when
handling batteries and wash hands after handling.
WARNING! The batteries in your travel chair
should only be serviced or replaced by an
authorised Pride Provider or a qualified technician.
WARNING! Do not replace the batteries when
seat is occupied.
WARNING! Travel chair batteries are heavy.
See specifications table. If you are unable to
lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use
proper lifting techniques and avoid lifting
beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Do not mix old or new batteries.
Always replace both batteries at the same time.
To replace the batteries:
1. Remove the battery box from the Go-Chair.
2. Turn the pack upside down.
3. Remove all screws that hold the battery box halves together. See figure 25.
4. Flip the battery box back over so the handle is up and remove the lid.
5. Remove the red (+) positive and black (-) negative battery leads from each battery.
6. Remove the batteries.
7. Put the new batteries back into the battery box (battery terminals up).
8. Reconnect the two (2) battery leads to the battery terminals. Make sure the red lead is connected to the (+)
positive terminal and the black lead is connected to the (-) negative terminal.
9. Replace the lid and carefully flip the battery box over so the handle is down.
10. Replace and tighten all the screws that hold the battery box together.
11. Reinstall the battery box back onto the Go-Chair.
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Battery posts, terminals,
contain lead and
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lead
Figure 25. Go-Chair Battery Box
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