Using The Proper Batteries - Invacare TDX SP User Manual

Invacare® TDX® SP

8.10 Using the Proper Batteries

WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper configuration of battery terminals may cause
injury or damage.
– Batteries with terminal configuration as shown MUST
be used.
– Terminals MUST have a cross hole in them as shown.
– The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect
to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminals/posts.
– The NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable MUST
connect to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminals/posts.
– DO NOT allow any of your tools and/or battery
cables to contact both battery terminals at the same
time.
CAUTION!
Risk of Damage
Use of wrong battery type or size may cause damage.
– DO NOT force a battery into place.
– Batteries with molded straps or flanges that interfere
with proper battery placement should not be used.
– Use batteries listed in this manual for proper
replacement.
Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may
cause damage to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory
performance. The warranty and performance specifications
contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle
gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as
the power source for this unit.
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Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing,
servicing or operating your wheelchair.
1. Position battery on ground/flat surface as shown below.
2. Visually inspect the battery to ensure proper polarity:
FOR WHEELCHAIRS USING 22NF BATTERIES
Batteries with terminal configuration (POSITIVE A on the left
and NEGATIVE Bon the right) as shown below MUST be used.
Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST not
be used - otherwise injury and damage may occur.
Terminals must be have a cross hole C in them as shown below.
PROPER BATTERIES
TO USE
DO NOT USE THIS TYPE
OF BATTERY
1143190-N-03