Invacare Wheelchair - Manual (Page 21)

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This Procedure Includes the Following:
Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap R
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PROCEDURE 7 RETAINING STRAP
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
NOTE: Tray shown by itself for clarity. There is no need
to remove the tray from the wheelchair if the retaining
strap is being replaced.
FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING
STRAP - RWD WHEELCHAIRS
Slot
Battery Box Tray
Retaining
Strap
Retaining
Strap Buckle
Adjustable
End
REPLACING BATTERY BOX
RETAINING STRAP
WARNING
The Battery Box Retaining Strap MUST be fastened
securely and adjusted properly to hold battery
boxes in place before using the wheelchair.
RWD Wheelchairs (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in
PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
WARNING
The retaining strap MUST be fed through the adjust-
able end of the battery box retaining strap buckle
as shown in FIGURE 1.
2. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through
the adjustable end of the battery box retaining strap
buckle.
3. Feed the existing battery box retaining strap through
the slot in the battery box tray.
4. Feed the new battery box retaining strap through the
inside of the slot in the battery box tray.
5. Feed the new battery box retaining strap through the
adjustable end of the battery box retaining strap buckle.
6. Reinstall the battery box. Refer to INSTALLING/RE-
MOVING BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 11 of
this manual.
FWD Wheelchairs (FIGURE 2)
1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in
PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.
2. Remove the two (2) hex bolts and locknut that se-
cure the existing battery tray to the tray support.
3. Remove the existing battery tray from the wheelchair.
4. Position the new battery tray on the tray support as
shown in FIGURE 2.
5. Secure the new battery tray to the tray support with
the two (2) hex bolts and locknuts. Tighten securely.
6. Reinstall the battery box. Refer to INSTALLING/
REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE
10 of this manual.
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING
STRAP - FWD WHEELCHAIRS
Battery Tray
Tray Support
Hex Bolt
Locknut