Invacare R51 Owners Manual - Page 56

SECTION 12-BATTERIES NOTE: Have the following tools available: TOOL Battery lifting strap 1/2-inch (6 pt) box wrench 7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench 3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench Diagonal cutters QTY 1 1 1 1 1 COMMENTS Refer to Note Not supplied Not supplied Not supplied Not supplied NOTE: The battery lifting strap supplied is for Group 22 batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufacturer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for U1 battery removal/installation. NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), 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). NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, observe polarity markings located on the ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post and (-) side to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post. 1. If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on page 53. 2. Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/post(s). CAUTION Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flanges directly into the battery case. Batteries which interfere with the battery box cannot be used for these applications. Attempting to "wedge" a battery into a battery box may damage the box and/or the battery. 3. Place batteries into battery box bottom. Battery Lifting Strap Molded Carrying Strap or Hold Down Flanges U1 Battery Box Bottom Battery Battery Terminal(s)/Post(s) Group 22 ONLY 22 NF Battery Box Bottom FIGURE 12.4 Installing/Removing the Batteries Into/From the Battery Boxes R51™and R51LXP 56 Part No. 1106645