Connecting Battery Cables - Invacare Pronto R2 Series Servise Manual

BATTERIES

CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES

WARNING
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or bat-
tery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An elec-
trical short may occur and serious personal
injury or damage may occur.
The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses
is recommended when working with bat-
teries.
Dual U1 or Dual 22NF Battery Boxes
Perform one (1) of the following methods for connecting the
battery cable(s):
A. FOR DUAL U1 BATTERIES - Use direct mount
method. Refer to FIGURES 2 and 3.
B. FOR DUAL 22 NF BATTERIES THAT HAVE
MOUNTING HOLES IN THE BATTERY
TERMINAL(S)/POST(S) - Use direct mount
method. Refer to FIGURES 2 and 3 .
C. FOR DUAL 22 NF BATTERIES THAT DO NOT
HAVE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE BATTERY
TERMINAL(S)/POST(S) - Use battery clamp
method. Refer to FIGURES 4, 5 AND 6.
DIRECT MOUNT METHOD (FIGURE 2, 3 AND 4).
1. Install battery terminal cap(s) onto battery cable(s) as
follows (FIGURE 2):
DUAL U1 BATTERIES:
A. ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery
cable.
B. GRAY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery
cable.
DUAL 22 NF BATTERIES:
A. RED battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable.
B. BLACK battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery
cable.
INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS
NOTE: Only one (1) battery cable and terminal cap shown
for clarity. Both caps install in the same manner.
FIGURE 2 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES -
DIRECT MOUNT METHOD
Battery Cable
Battery Terminal
Cap
CAUTION
When connecting the battery cables to
the battery(ies), the battery cable(s)
MUST be connected to the battery
terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in DETAIL "A"
or DETAIL "B" of FIGURE 3 (depending
on battery type), otherwise damage to
the battery cable may result when in-
stalling battery terminal caps.
2. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/
post(s) as follows (DETAIL "A" or DETAIL "B"of FIG-
URE 3, depending on battery type):
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGA-
TIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE
(+) battery terminal/post.
3. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the
battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK to NEGATIVE
(-) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided 1/
4-20 x 7/8-inch hex flange screw and hex flange
locknut. Securely tighten. (DETAIL "A" or DETAIL
"B"of FIGURE 3, depending on battery type).
4. Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly
installed and securely tightened.
5. Slide terminal cap(s) down battery cable(s) and onto
battery clamps (FIGURE 3).
6. Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap
(Use tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long) (FIGURE 3).
NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to
install the battery box top(s).
7. Install the battery box top(s).
8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) in
PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BE-
FORE using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be
reduced.
9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to CHARG-
ING BATTERIES in the PROCEDURE 11 of this
manual.
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PROCEDURE 11
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