Invacare M94 Owners Manual - Page 69

SECTION 11-BATTERIES SECTION 11-BATTERIES ƽ WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is Off before performing this section. 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 personal injury or damage may occur. The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries. Always use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. It is the most convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the life of the battery. DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position. Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement always be done by a qualified technician. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Battery terminal configuration shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the reversed terminal configuration MUST not be used - otherwise serious injury or damage may occur. POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal DO NOT Use NEGATIVE (-) Battery POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal CAUTION When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST be connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in FIGURE 11.3 otherwise damage to the battery may result. For proper battery connection, batteries MUST use post style terminals with mounting holes through the terminal. NOTE: If there is battery acid in the battery well or on the sides of the batteries, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the new or existing battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery box(es) or battery(ies). Part No 1122145 69 Pronto® M94™