Invacare TILTSYS Owners Manual 2 - Page 90
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SECTION 10-BATTERIES ƽ WARNING ALWAYS use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. It is the most convenient method and assures that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the life of the battery. DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position. 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. CAUTION Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering. NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the sides of the battery boxes or batteries, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the new or existing batteries, clean the baking soda from the battery boxes or batteries. NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, observe polarity markings located on the ends of the battery lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery post and (-) side to NEGATIVE (-) battery post. 1. If necessary, 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. Disconnect battery cables. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables on page 91 for either Group 24 batteries or 22NF batteries in a single battery box. 3. Secure battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/post(s) (FIGURE 10.1). CAUTION Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold down flanges directly into the battery case. Batteries which interfere with the battery box cannot be used for these applications. Attempting to "wedge" a battery into a battery box may damage the box and/or the battery. 4. Remove batteries from battery box(es). Battery Lifting Strap Molded Carrying Straps (These batteries must NOT be used.) Group 24 Battery Box Bottom 22NF Battery Box Bottom FIGURE 10.1 Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes 3G Storm Series® Wheelchairs 90 Part No 1134791