Using The Proper Batteries; Removing/Installing The Batteries; Removing/Installing The Front Battery - Invacare FDX User Manual

DANGER!
Risk of Death or Serious Injury
Failure to observe these warnings can cause an electrical
short resulting in death, serious injury, or damage to
the electrical system.
– The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect
to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal(s)/post(s).
– The NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable
MUST connect to the NEGATIVE (-) battery
terminal(s)/post(s).
– NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s)
to contact BOTH battery post(s) at the same time.
An electrical short may occur and serious injury or
damage may occur.
– Install protective caps on positive and negative battery
terminals.
– Replace cable(s) immediately if cable(s) insulation
becomes damaged.
– DO NOT remove fuse or mounting hardware from
POSITIVE (+) red battery cable mounting screw.
If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery box 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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7.5 Using the Proper Batteries

7.6 Removing/Installing the Batteries

7.6.1 Removing/Installing the Front Battery

Reverse this procedure to install the front battery.
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be
performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering
2. If necessary, elevate the seat to the up most position.
3. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and
disconnect joystick cable (not shown).
Remove the mounting screws A securing the front
4.
shroud/battery retention bracket B to the wheelchair base
frame C.
5. Remove the front shroud/battery retention bracket from the
wheelchair base frame.
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