Installing / Removing Battery Boxes; Handling Damaged Batteries Correctly - Invacare Fox Service Manual

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3. Remove battery boxes. See 7.8.4 Installing / Removing Battery Boxes, page 30.
4. Remove handle and shroud of battery box. See 7.7.2 Battery Shroud, page 27.
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 7.7.2 Battery Shroud, page 27.
6. Reinstall battery box. See 7.8.4 Installing / Removing Battery Boxes, page 30.
7. Repeat all steps for second battery.
8. Fold seat forward. Make sure that safety latches engage on centre post.
9. Test all functions.

7.8.4 Installing / Removing Battery Boxes

Installation of battery boxes into mobile device is described in user manual.

7.8.5 Handling 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
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Fig. 7-4
Fig. 7-5
Cable A to battery terminal (-)
Cable B to battery terminal (+)
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