Removing The Batteries - Invacare Pronto M91 User Manual

Removing the Batteries.

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For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2 on page 88 and FIGURE 1 on page 87.
1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position and disconnect joystick. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks on page 104.
3. Perform one of the following:
• Wheelchairs without Formula PTO Plus - Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 62.
• Wheelchairs with Formula PTO Plus - Tilt the seat back. Refer to Tilting the Seat Assembly on page 64.
4. Remove the top shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Shrouds on page 94.
5. If necessary, disconnect right and left motor leads to allow access to the front of the battery tray.
6. Disconnect the front battery from controller (RED connector). Refer to FIGURE 2.
7. Move aside the motor leads and controller cable to allow unobstructed access to the front of the battery tray.
8. Disconnect the rear battery from the front battery (RED and BLACK connectors). Refer to FIGURE 2.
9. If necessary, disconnect the wiring harness from batteries. Refer to Replacing the Batteries and/or Battery Cables on page 90.
10. Unfasten the retaining strap that secures the two batteries in the battery tray.
Perform this section on one battery at a time starting with the FRONT battery. Repeat STEP 10 to remove remaining
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battery from battery tray
11. Perform one of the following to remove the battery from the battery tray:
• Batteries With Built-in Lifting Strap- Use built in lifting strap to remove the battery from the battery tray (Detail "A" of FIGURE 1).
• Batteries Without Built-in Lifting Strap- Use the battery lifting strap to remove the battery from the battery tray (Detail "B" of FIGURE 1).
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8 SETUP/MAINTENANCE
Invacare® Pronto® M91™