General Instructions On Handling The Batteries; How To Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly; Making Batteries Accessible - Invacare Storm4 Series Service Manual

CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
Batteries can be extremely heavy. This results in injury hazards to your hands.
– Handle the batteries with care.
– Ensure that batteries do not fall to the ground when removed from chassis.
– 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.

6.10.1 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries

• 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.
• The batteries reach their end of life when the drive range is significantly smaller than usual. Contact your provider
or service technician for details.
• 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.

6.10.2 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.
• Always wear safety goggles and appropriate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries.
• Place damaged batteries in an acid-resistant receptacle immediately after removing them.
• Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid-resistant receptacle.
• 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 provider or directly to Invacare.

6.10.3 Making Batteries Accessible

Various power modules can be installed to the mobility device. Instructions below show Storm
module as example. The course of action is the same for other mobility devices.
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