Replacing Batteries; Installing / Removing Battery Boxes - Invacare Fox Service Manual

Invacare® Fox
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
Batteries can be extremely heavy. This results in
injury hazards to your hands.
– Handle the batteries with care.
– Pay attention to hands.
– Use proper lifting techniques.
WARNING!
Burn hazard
Injury hazard due to discharged acid.
– Always wear acid-proof protective gloves when
handling batteries.
– Always wear protective goggles when handling
batteries.
What to do if acid is discharged
– Always take clothing which has been soiled by
or dipped in acid off immediately!
– Rinse any areas of your skin which has come
into contact with battery acid off immediately
with plenty of water!
If contact with eyes is made
– You should also consult an eye specialist
immediately afterwards!
When removing, take care of small parts such as
screws and washers. Put all small parts down so that
they can be installed in correct sequence.

8.8.3 Replacing Batteries

Before replacing batteries ensure the following:
• Never mix and match different battery manufactures or
technologies, or use batteries that do not have similar
date codes.
• Never mix gel with AGM batteries.
Different battery types are used on this product type.
Illustrations can differ from installed batteries on
your mobility device.
• 5 mm Allen key
• 10 mm wrench
• cable tie
• depending on battery type additionally:
– 8 mm wrench,
– 10 mm wrench, or
– 11 mm wrench.
22
Fig. 8-3
Removing Batteries
1. Turn off power.
2. Bring seat into service position. See 8.10.1 Moving Seat
Into Service Position / Removing Seat, page 26.
3. Remove battery boxes. See 8.8.4 Installing / Removing
Battery Boxes, page 22.
4. Remove handle and shroud of battery box. See 8.7.2
Battery Shroud, page 20.
5. Loosen and remove bolt A, washer E and nut F on
both sides of battery C.
6.
Disconnect cable harness from battery by removing
terminal screws and nuts A.
7. Remove mounting brackets B and D together with
cable harness from battery C.
8. If necessary, remove cable tie.
9. Repeat all steps for second battery.
Installing batteries
1. Set new battery C on plate of mounting bracket B.
2. Reinstall mounting bracket D and secure it with bolts
A, washers E and nuts F on both sides of battery.
3.
Connect cable harness to battery.
(-)
BLUE / BLACK
RED
(+)
4. If necessary, install new cable tie.
5. Reinstall shroud of battery box. See 8.7.2 Battery
Shroud, page 20.
6. Reinstall battery box. See 8.8.4 Installing / Removing
Battery Boxes, page 22.
7. Repeat all steps for second battery.
8. Fold seat forward. Make sure that safety latches engage
on centre post.
9. Test all functions.

8.8.4 Installing / Removing Battery Boxes

Installation of battery boxes into mobile device is described
in user manual.
Fig. 8-4
Fig. 8-5
Cable A to battery terminal
(-)
Cable B to battery terminal
(+)
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