Invacare 3GAR Owners Manual 2 - Page 100

SECTION 10-BATTERIES Replacing Batteries NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one battery is defective. Recommended Battery Types ƽ WARNING Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to your wheelchair and give you unsatisfactory performance. The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit. NOTE: Both battery sizes are deep cycle batteries. NOTE: Charge batteries daily. It is critical not to let them run low at any time. 1. Remove the battery box(es) from the wheelchair. Refer to one of the following procedures: • Removing/Installing Group 24 Battery Boxes on page 101. • Removing/Installing the 22NF Battery Box on page 106. 2. Remove existing batteries from the battery box(es). Refer to Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 89. 3. Clean the new battery terminals. Refer to Cleaning Battery Terminals on page 101. 4. Install the new batteries into the battery box(es). Refer to Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes on page 89. Battery Requirements and Weight Limitations MODEL WEIGHT LIMITATION MOTOR BATTERY ARROW Up to 400 lbs TORQUE SP 251-300 lbs 301-400 lbs Up to 400 lbs RANGER Up to 300 lbs Up to 300 lbs *NOTE: Two batteries inside one battery box. GB 4 Pole Motor 4 Pole Motor GB 4 Pole Motor GB Group 24 *22NF Group 24 Group 24 Group 24 Group 24 NOTE: Weight limitation is total weight (user weight plus any additional items that the user may require [back pack, etc.]). Example: If weight limitation of the wheelchair is 300 lbs and additional items equal 25 lbs, subtract 25 lbs from 300 lbs. This means the maximum weight limitation of the user is 275 lbs. 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs 100 Part No 1134791