Invacare Wheelchair XP6500 - Manual (Page 53)

SECTION 11—BATTERIES
Part No. 1123839 53
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 11.7 on page 54.
1. Install battery terminal cap(s) onto battery cable(s):
A. ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery cable.
B. GREY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery cable.
CAUTION
When connecting the battery cables to the battery(ies), the battery cable(s) MUST
be connected to the battery terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail “A” or Detail
“B” of FIGURE 11.7 (depending on battery type). Otherwise, damage to the battery
cable may result when installing battery terminal caps.
2. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/post(s) as shown in Detail “A”:
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
3. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK
to NEGATIVE (-) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided 1/4-20 x 7/8-inch hex
flange screw and hex flange locknut as shown in Detail “A”. Securely tighten.
4. Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely
tightened.
5. Slide terminal cap(s) down battery cable(s) and onto battery clamps.
6. Using the 11½-inch long tie-wrap, secure each terminal cap in place (Detail “A”).
NOTE: It will be necessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to install the battery box top(s).
7. Install the battery box top(s).
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.