Battery Replacement - Quantum 6000 Owner's Manual

V I I I .
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Set the power chair up on blocks.
3. If you are changing a pneumatic tire, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.
4. Remove the (5) lug nuts from the wheel hub. See figure 32.
5. Pull the wheel off of the hub.
6. Remove the screws and separate the front and rear rim. See figure 33.
7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tire and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if it is a solid tire.
8. Screw together the two rim halves.
9. Slide the wheel back onto the hub.
10. Reinstall the five (5) lug nuts onto the wheel hub and tighten.
11. Inflate the pneumatic tire to 35 psi (2.4 bar).
12. Remove the power chair from the blocks.

Battery Replacement

A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front battery tray. See the specification table for correct
battery specifications.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Do not replace battery when seat is occupied.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that
much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not mix or match new and old batteries.
If you encounter a situation where one battery needs to be replaced, then replace both batteries.
Refer to specification table in this manual supplied with battery charger for recommended type
and capacities.
To replace the batteries:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III "Your Power Chair."
3. Remove the foot platform by squeezing the release handles (see figure 34) and lifting the foot platform bracket up
and away from the power base.
4. Disconnect the quick release battery connectors. See figure 7.
5. Remove the batteries.
6. Disconnect the battery harness from each battery.
7. Connect the battery harness to the new front battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 34.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
8. Connect the battery harness to the new rear battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 34.
9. Install the new batteries.
10. Reinstall the front cover and foot platform.
11. Charge the batteries. See VI. "Batteries and Charging."
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