Connecting Battery Cables; Direct Mount Method - Invacare Nutron R50LX Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 12—BATTERIES

Connecting Battery Cables

The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles or face shields is recommended
when working with batteries.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious per-
sonal injury or damage may occur.
Perform one (1) of the following methods for connecting the battery cable(s):
• Dual U1 Batteries ‐ Use direct mount method. Refer to FIGURE 12.5 and FIGURE 12.6.
• Dual Group 22NF Batteries with Mounting Holes in the Terminal(s)/Post(s) ‐ Use
direct mount method. Refer to FIGURE 12.5 and FIGURE 12.6.
• Dual Group 22NF Batteries without Mounting Holes in the Terminal(s)/Post(s) ‐ Use
battery clamp method. Refer to FIGURE 12.7, FIGURE 12.8 and FIGURE 12.9.

Direct Mount Method

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.5 and FIGURE 12.6.
1. Install battery terminal cap(s) onto battery cable(s):
A. Dual U1 Batteries ‐
i. ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable.
ii. GREY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.
B. Dual Group 22NF Batteries ‐
i. RED battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable.
ii. BLACK battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.
Battery Terminal Cap
NOTE: Only one battery cable and terminal cap shown for clarity. Both caps install in the same
manner.
Nutron® Series
WARNING
Battery Cable
FIGURE 12.5 Installing Battery Terminal Cap
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