Invacare LYNX LX-3PLUS EU - Manual (Page 29)

Part No. 1090132 Rev F 29 Invacare Scooters
CLEANING BATTERY TERMINALS
WARNING
DO NOT allow conductive material such as a wrench to join the two (2) battery
terminals. This will result in a dead short that can cause burns to you and dam-
age to the battery.
Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are fre-
quently noted on the top of the batteries. Read them carefully.
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 IMME-
DIATELY.
The use of rubber gloves and chemical goggles is recommended when working
with batteries.
NEVER smoke or strike a match near batteries.
1. Examine battery clamps/terminals for corrosion.
WARNING
If there are any cracks or leaks replace batteries IMMEDIATELY.
2. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by using a battery cleaning tool,
wire brush, or medium grade sand paper.
8. Repeat STEP 7 for opposite battery.
9. Verify that all connections are correct and terminals are secure.
10. Install the NEW battery with cable assemblies onto the scooter. Refer to REMOV-
ING/INSTALLING THE BATTERIES W/ CABLES in this procedure of the manual.
11. Charge the batteries. Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERIES in this procedure of the manual.
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING THE BATTERIES
MODEL ZOOM-3
Battery
Terminal
Battery Cable
Connector
Battery
Battery Cable
Boot
Battery
Terminal
Mounting
Screw
Lockwasher
Washer
Locknut
Battery Cable
MODEL LYNX SX-3
Battery
MODEL PANTHER MX-4
Battery
Cable
Boot Battery
Terminal
Mounting
Screw
Lockwasher
Battery
Cable Battery
Battery
Battery
Cable Boot
Battery
Terminal
Mounting Screw
Locknut
Battery
Cable
MODELS LYNX LX-3, LX-3 Plus AND
PANTHER LX-4
BATTERIES/CHARGING PROCEDURE 4
BATTERIES/CHARGING