Invacare Lynx LX-3 Unpacking And Setup Instructions page 8

BATTERY INSTALLATION
Preparing The Scooter/Batteries For Installation (FIGURES 4, 5 AND 6) - Continued
NOTE: DO NOT position the battery in the scooter at this time.
14. Repeat STEPS 7-14 for the other battery.
Battery
Lifting
Strap
Smooth Side Up
FIGURE 6 - PREPARING THE SCOOTER/BATTERIES FOR INSTALLATION
Connecting The Battery Wiring Harness To The Battery (FIGURES 7 AND 8)
To properly connect the battery wiring harness to the battery, perform the following steps:
Check Box When
Completed
1. Locate the battery wiring harness with the BLACK connector at one (1) end (FIGURE 7).
NOTE: There are two (2) battery wiring harnesses - one (1) with a BLACK connector and one (1) with a
RED connector.
Black
Connector
FIGURE 7 - CONNECTING THE BATTERY WIRING HARNESS TO THE BATTERY
When tightening the screws/locknuts on the battery terminal posts, always use a box or a crescent
wrench. Pliers will round off the nuts. Never wiggle the terminal when tightening. Otherwise, the battery
may become damaged.
2. Remove the mounting screw and locknut from the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal post (FIGURE 8).
NOTE: To establish a ground, make the BLACK cable to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal post connection first.
3. Connect the battery cable with the BLACK boot to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal post using the mounting
screw and locknut (FIGURE 8). Tighten the screw and locknut using a 7/16 box or Crescent wrench.
4. Push the BLACK battery cable boot down over the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal post, covering the
terminal post, mounting screw and locknut (FIGURE 8).
Battery
Terminal Post
(NOT
SHOWN)
Battery
Lifting
Strap
Battery
Connector
Battery
Wiring
Harness
CAUTION
8
Top,
Rear
Edge
Battery
Terminal Post
(NOT
SHOWN)
Red
Retaining
Ring
Battery
Wiring
Harness