Disconnecting Battery Cables; Charging Batteries - Invacare Pronto M50 Service Manual

SECTION 11—BATTERIES

Disconnecting Battery Cables

The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both battery
terminals at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal
injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.3 on page 103.
1. Remove the seat. Perform one of the following:
• Van Seat - Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 50.
• ASBA Seat - Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 59.
2. Remove the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray
on page 99.
3. Cut the tie-wrap that secures the battery terminal cap in place (Detail "B" of
FIGURE 11.3).
4. Slide terminal caps up onto the battery cables (FIGURE 11.3).
5. Disconnect POSITIVE (+) battery cable from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal
(FIGURE 11.3).
6. Disconnect NEGATIVE (-) battery cable from NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal
(FIGURE 11.3).

Charging Batteries

NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the
battery terminals.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same
time.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed
to any type of moisture.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is outside.
DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries using both the on-board battery
charger and an independent battery charger (plugged into the joystick charger
port) at the same time. Doing so will reduce the life of the batteries.
Read and carefully follow the individual instructions for each charger (supplied or
purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician
for proper procedures.
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