Invacare PTORB Owners Manual - Page 74
Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
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SECTION 11-BATTERIES Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables ƽ WARNING NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact both battery post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is recommended when working with batteries. When tightening the clamps, always use a box wrench. Pliers will "round off" the nuts. NEVER wiggle the battery terminal(s)/post(s) when tightening. The battery may become damaged. The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal(s)/post(s). Otherwise serious damage will occur to the electrical system. Install protective caps on POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) battery terminals. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.3 on page 75. Disconnecting 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 73. 2. Remove battery terminal cap(s) from battery terminal(s) ends. 3. Disconnect NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable of the battery box top from NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post of the battery. 4. Disconnect POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable on battery box top from POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post of the battery. 5. Repeat STEPS 2-4 for the remaining battery. Connecting 1. Remove battery terminal cap(s) from battery terminal(s) ends. 2. Place battery top upside down on top of battery. 3. Connect POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable of the battery box top to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post of battery using the mounting screw and locknut. 4. Connect NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable of the battery box top to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post of battery using the mounting screw and locknut. 5. Replace battery terminal caps onto battery cable terminal ends. 6. Install battery box top onto battery box. 7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 for remaining battery. 8. Install the battery boxes into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 73 in this section of the manual. Power Tiger™ 74 Part No 1134839
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