Invacare IFX-20MP Owners Manual - Page 86

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Invacare® AVIVA™ FX 2. Note the orientation of the battery cables A on the batteries D. 3. Slide the battery terminal covers (not shown) back on the battery cables A to expose the battery terminals E. 4. Remove the screws F that secure the battery cables A to the battery terminals E. 5. Discard the existing battery D per local laws and regulations. Refer to 11.2 Disposal, page 88. 6. Orient the battery cables A as noted in STEP 2. 7. Secure the NEGATIVE (-) battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal with existing mounting screw F. Torque to 55 in-lbs (6 Nm). 8. Secure the POSITIVE (+) battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal with existing mounting screw F. Torque to 55 in-lbs (6 Nm). 9. Position each battery terminal cover (not shown) over top of each battery terminal E. 10. Install batteries D into wheelchair. Refer to 10.5.5 Installing Batteries into the Wheelchair, page 82 10.5.7 Cleaning Battery Terminals WARNING! Risk of Injury Exposure to battery acid may result in injury. -The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries. -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. -DO NOT install/reinstall a battery with a cracked or otherwise damaged case. 1. Examine battery terminals for corrosion. 2. Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes. 3. Clean terminals by using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium grade sand paper. Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull. 4. Carefully dust off all metal particles. 86 60101916-A

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2.
Note the orientation of the battery cables
A
on the
batteries
D
.
3.
Slide the battery terminal covers (not shown) back on the
battery cables
A
to expose the battery terminals
E
.
4. Remove the screws
F
that secure the battery cables
A
to
the battery terminals
E
.
5. Discard the existing battery
D
per local laws and
regulations. Refer to
11.2
Disposal, page 88
.
6. Orient the battery cables
A
as noted in STEP 2.
7.
Secure the NEGATIVE (-) battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-)
battery terminal with existing mounting screw
F
. Torque
to 55 in-lbs (6 Nm).
8.
Secure the POSITIVE (+) battery cable to the POSITIVE (+)
battery terminal with existing mounting screw
F
. Torque
to 55 in-lbs (6 Nm).
9.
Position each battery terminal cover (not shown) over top
of each battery terminal
E
.
10. Install batteries
D
into wheelchair. Refer to
10.5.5
Installing Batteries into the Wheelchair, page 82
10.5.7 Cleaning Battery Terminals
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
Exposure to battery acid may result in injury.
-The use of rubber gloves is recommended when
working with batteries.
-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.
-DO NOT install/reinstall a battery with a cracked or
otherwise damaged case.
1.
Examine battery terminals for corrosion.
2.
Verify the plastic caps are in place over battery cell holes.
3.
Clean terminals by using a battery cleaning tool, wire
brush, or medium grade sand paper.
Upon completion, areas should be shiny, not dull.
4.
Carefully dust off all metal particles.
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60101916-A
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