Invacare IFX-20MP Owners Manual - Page 78
Battery Service, 10.5.1 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries
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Invacare® AVIVA™ FX 1. Install the front shroud assembly Bonto the battery box tabs C. 2. Use the 10 mm socket to install the two (2) bolts A and secure the front shroud to the battery box. Torque to 90 in-lbs (10 Nm). 10.5 Battery Service 10.5.1 General Instructions on Handling the Batteries l The batteries reach their end of life when the drive range is significantly smaller than usual. Contact your provider or service technician for details. l Always have your batteries installed by a properly trained mobility device technician or a person with adequate knowledge. They have the necessary training and tools to do the job safely and correctly. 10.5.2 How to Handle Damaged Batteries Correctly WARNING! Risk of Injury Exposure to battery acid may result in injury. -The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries. -DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or other possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result. Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately. Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the area IMMEDIATELY and thoroughly with cool water. In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY. -DO NOT install/reinstall a battery with a cracked or otherwise damaged case. l Always wear safety goggles and appropriate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries. l Place damaged batteries in an acid-resistant receptacle immediately after removing them. l Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid-resistant receptacle. l Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with lots of water. Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly 78 60101916-A