5.5. batteries (fig.5.5):
Also see Chapter 9.0 for detail.
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Remove the Battery cover by gently levering out the
plastic clips with a flat bladed screwdriver.
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Undo the the Velcro® securing strip.
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Undo the GREY plug that connects the two batteries
together.
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Remove the battery nearest to you by sliding it out.
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Go to the front of the wheelchair and locate the power
module just beneath the centre of the seat pan.
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Disconnect the middle plug.
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Return to the rear of the wheelchair and slide the
second battery out.
fig.5.5
5.6. wheels (fig.5.6 & 5.7):
If it is necessary to remove the wheels, to repair a
damaged tyre for example, proceed as follows:
warnIng!
All wheels are safety critical items. If you are unsure about
performing these tasks, please contact your approved
Sunrise Medical dealer.
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Quickie Tango
front castor wheel (fig.5.6):
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Use a 6 mm. Allen wrench & 13.0mm spanner to
remove the wheel axle from the fork.
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Remove the damaged wheel.
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When the wheel has been repaired, follow the reverse
procedure to refit.
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Tighten the axle to a torque of 19 Nm.
fig.5.6
rear drive wheel (fig.5.7):
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Loosen the 4 studs with a 5.0mm. Hexagonal socket
wrench, (Allen Key) and 13.0mm spanner.
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Elevate the wheel using blocks.
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Remove the studs & damaged wheel.
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When it has been repaired, follow the reverse
procedure to refit.
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Tighten the 4 studs to a torque of 25Nm
note: The rear wheels are designed as separate rims
and can be disassembled to simplify changing the tube
or tyre.
fig.5.7