Battery Replacement - Pride ATHENA Owner's Manual

V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
LUG NUTS
Figure 16. The Athena Drive Wheel
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tyres:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Set the power chair up on blocks.
3. If you are changing a pneumatic tyre, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.
4. Remove the five (5) lug nuts from the wheel hub. See figure 16.
5. Remove the wheel from the hub.
6. Remove the screws and separate the front and rear rim. See figure 17.
7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tyre and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if
it is a solid tyre.
8. Screw together the two rim halves.
9. Slide the wheel back onto the hub.
10. Reinstall the five (5) lug nuts and tighten.
11. Inflate pneumatic tyres to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre.
12. Remove the power chair from the blocks.

Battery Replacement

A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the battery door. See figure 18. Refer to the specifications
table in "Appendix I - Specifications" for correct battery specifications.
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WHEEL HUB
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Do not replace battery when seat is occupied.
WARNING! The batteries on your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by
a Quantum Rehab Dealer or a qualified technician.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are
unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and
avoid lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
TUBE
FRONT RIM HALF
Figure 17. Athena Drive Wheel Disassembled
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TYRE
REAR RIM HALF
SCREWS
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