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Removing/Installing Group 24 Battery Boxes

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SECTION 10-BATTERIES Cleaning Battery Terminals ƽ WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully. DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or other possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result. Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with cool water. In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention immediately. 1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion. 2. Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes. 3. Clean terminals and inside battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand paper. NOTE: Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull. 4. Carefully dust off all metal particles. Removing/Installing Group 24 Battery Boxes Wheelchairs without Vent Tray ƽ WARNING Each battery weighs 51 pounds. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury. CAUTION Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.6 on page 104. Removing 1. Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering. 2. Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position. Part No 1134791 101 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs

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SECTION 10—BATTERIES
Part No 1134791
101
3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs
Cleaning Battery Terminals
±
WARNING
Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently
noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully.
DO NOT allow the liquid in the battery to come in contact with skin, clothes or
other possessions. It is a form of acid and harmful or damaging burns may result.
Should the liquid touch your skin, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with
cool water. In serious cases or if eye contact is made, seek medical attention
immediately.
1.
Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.
2.
Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes.
3.
Clean terminals and inside battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush,
or medium grade sand paper.
NOTE: Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull.
4.
Carefully dust off all metal particles.
Removing/Installing Group 24 Battery Boxes
Wheelchairs without Vent Tray
±
WARNING
Each battery weighs 51 pounds. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to
avoid injury.
CAUTION
Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed with-
out risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.6 on page 104.
Removing
1.
Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without
risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2.
Verify the joystick On/Off switch is in the Off position.