Permobil K Service Manual page 9

Batteries
Removing the Rear Battery
1. Place the wheelchair on a level surface.
2. Switch off the main power switch on the
control panel.
3. Remove the upper and rear chassis covers.
See pages 8-9.
4. Remove the output stage's mounting plate by
lifting it straight up and then turning it so that
the output stage's cabling faces downwards.
See Figure.
5. Disconnect the battery connections. See also
the sticker on the upper chassis cover.
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WARNINg
Be careful when using metal objects when working with
batteries. A short-circuit can easily cause an explosion.
Always use safety gloves and safety goggles.
6. Lift/pull the battery out of the chassis using the
battery belt.
Installation
1. Lift a new battery into the chassis using the
battery belt. Leave the battery belt on the
battery. Place the battery with the battery
terminals at the rear.
2. Connect the battery connections on the new
battery. See also the sticker on the upper
chassis cover.
3. Refit the output stage's mounting plate and the
chassis covers.
Remove the output stage's mounting plate by
lifting it straight up.
Battery connections.
Rear battery removed.
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Batteries