Invacare P9000XDT1818 Owners Manual - Page 56

SECTION 11-BATTERIES 8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery Boxes on page 49. NOTE: New battery(ies) MUST be fully charged before using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. 9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to Charging Batteries on page 47. Battery Clamp Method CAUTION The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in the position shown in FIGURE 11.8. Otherwise, the battery box top cannot be installed properly. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.8 and FIGURE 11.9 on page 58. Hex Nut POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post (Note position of clamp.) NEGATIVE (-) Terminal/Post and Clamp FIGURE 11.8 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 11.8, 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 11.8. 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 11.8, proceed to STEP 2. P9000™ XDT 56 Part No. 1118386