Activeforever Invacare Pronto M41 Power Wheelchair with Semi Recline Seat - Manual (Page 63)

SECTION 13—BATTERIES
Part No. 1143206 63 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
Disconnecting Battery Cables
ƽ WARNING
The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery
terminal(s)/post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious per-
sonal injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.2 on page 62 and FIGURE 13.3 on page 63.
1. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 37.
2. Remove the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 59.
3. Cut the tie‐wrap that secures the battery terminal cap in place (Detail “B” of
FIGURE 13.2).
4. Slide terminal cap(s) UP on the battery cable(s) (FIGURE 13.3).
5. Disconnect POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/
post (FIGURE 13.2).
6. Disconnect NEGATIVE (‐) BLACK battery cable from NEGATIVE (‐) battery terminal/
post (FIGURE 13.2).
FIGURE 13.3 Battery Terminal Caps
Charging Batteries
ƽ WARNING
NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the
battery terminals.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same
time.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed
to any type of moisture.
DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is outside.
DO NOT sit in the wheelchair while recharging the batteries.
Read and carefully follow the individual instructions for each charger (supplied or
purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician
for proper procedures.
Battery
Cable
Battery
Terminal Cap