Battery Replacement - Pride Jazzy 600 Owner's Manual

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Battery Replacement

A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front battery tray. See VII. “Batteries and Charging” 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.
To replace the batteries:
1. Turn off power to the controller.
2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See IV “Your Power Chair.”
3. Turn the rear shroud fasteners one-quarter turn (in any direction.) See figure 28.
4. Remove the rear shroud.
5. Disconnect the battery harness from the back battery.
6. Remove the retaining pin and lift off the front cover using the foot platform bracket. See figure 15.
7. Slide the battery tray forward.
8. Disconnect the battery harness from the front battery.
9. Undo the hook and loop straps from both batteries.
10. Remove the batteries.
11. Replace with new batteries.
12. Fasten the hook and loop straps around both batteries.
13. Connect the battery harness to the front battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 29.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
14. Slide the battery tray back into the power base.
15. Connect the battery harness to the back battery.
16. Reinstall the front cover.
17. Reinstall the rear shroud.
18. Charge the batteries. See VII. “Batteries and Charging.”
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