Invacare R51 Owners Manual - Page 60

SECTION 12-BATTERIES Battery Clamp Method ƽ WARNING The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in the position shown in FIGURE 12.7, otherwise the battery box top cannot be installed properly. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.7, FIGURE 12.8 on page 61 and FIGURE 12.9 on page 62. Correct Orientation of the POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post Clamp POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post (Note position of clamp) NEGATIVE (-) Terminal/Post Clamp Hex Nut Group 22NF Battery FIGURE 12.7 Connecting Battery Cables - Battery Clamp Method 1. Perform one of the following: • If the battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is NOT mounted in the orientation shown in FIGURE 12.7, perform the following: i. Loosen the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post. CAUTION 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. ii. Remove the battery clamp from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post. iii. Reposition the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post as shown in FIGURE 12.7. iv. Securely tighten the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal/post. • If the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is positioned as shown in FIGURE 12.7, proceed to STEP 2. R51™and R51LXP 60 Part No. 1106645