General Instructions On Handling The Batteries; How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly; Removing The Batteries - Invacare TDX SP2 Series User Manual

Goods Rail Transport / Air Transport Ordinances. Batteries may be
transported without restrictions, whether by road, rail or by air.
Individual transport companies have, however, guidelines which can
possibly restrict or forbid certain transport procedures. Please ask
the transport company regarding each individual case.

7.2.8 General instructions on handling the batteries

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Never mix and match different battery manufactures or
technologies, or use batteries that do not have similar date
codes.
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Never mix gel with AGM batteries.
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The batteries reach their end of life when the drive range is
significantly smaller than usual. Contact your dealer or service
technician for details.
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Always have your batteries installed by a properly trained
mobility device technician or a person with adequate knowledge.
They have the necessary training and tools to do the job safely
and correctly.

7.2.9 How to handle damaged batteries correctly

CAUTION!
Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if
batteries are damaged
– Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid
immediately.
After contact with skin:
– Immediately wash affected area with lots of water.
After contact with eyes:
– Immediately rinse eyes under running water for
several minutes; consult a physician.
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Always wear safety goggles and appropriate safety clothing when
handling damaged batteries.
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Place damaged batteries in an acid-resistant receptacle
immediately after removing them.
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Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate
acid-resistant receptacle.
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Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with
lots of water.
Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly
Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your dealer or
directly to Invacare.

7.2.10 Removing the batteries

CAUTION!
Risk of fire and burns if battery poles are bridged
– When replacing the batteries the battery poles MUST
NOT come into contact with metal parts of the
wheelchair causing bridging.
– Be sure to replace the battery pole caps after the
batteries have been replaced.
CAUTION!
Risk of fire and burns due to damage to the
battery cables
– The battery cables and other cables are positioned
in a cable duct above the batteries. The cable duct
protects the cables against crushing and other damage.
It may not be removed.
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