Invacare R51 Owners Manual - Page 61
BATTERIES, Installing Battery Clamp Cover
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SECTION 12-BATTERIES 2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables (FIGURE 12.8) A. RED battery clamp cover onto RED battery cable. B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK battery cable. NOTE: Only one battery cable and battery clamp cover are shown for clarity. Both battery clamp covers install in the same manner. Battery Clamp Cover Battery Cable FIGURE 12.8 Installing Battery Clamp Cover CAUTION When connecting the battery cable/ring terminal(s) to the battery(ies) clamp(s), the battery cable(s) MUST be connected in the position shown in Detail "A" of FIGURE 12.9. Otherwise, damage can occur to the battery cable and/or battery clamp covers. 3. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail "A" of FIGURE 12.9: A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable/ring terminal between the mounting plate and battery clamp of NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post. B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable/ring terminal between the mounting plate and battery clamp of POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post. 4. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery clamp(s), BLACK to NEGATIVE (-) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with existing hex screws as shown in Detail "A" of FIGURE 12.9. Securely tighten. 5. Verify battery cable ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely tightened. 6. Slide battery clamp covers down battery cables and onto battery terminals as shown in Detail "B" of FIGURE 12.9. 7. Using 11½-inch long tie-wraps, secure each terminal cap in place as shown in Detail "B" of FIGURE 12.9. NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to install the battery box top(s). 8. Install the battery box top(s). 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes on page 53. NOTE: New battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. 10. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to When to Charge Batteries on page 65. Part No. 1106645 61 R51™and R51LXP