Invacare 300 - Manual (Page 50)

SECTION 12—BATTERIES
Zoom ™ 300 and Zoom ™ 400 50 Part No. 1118395
NOTE: If there is battery acid on the rear frame or on the sides of the 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 tray or batteries.
RECOMMENDED BATTERY TYPE
ƽ WARNING
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
Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to the
powered scooter and give unsatisfactory performance.
Zoom 300 powered scooter uses two (2) 12 volt, 12 Amp-hour (12AH) batteries.
Zoom 400 powered scooter uses two (2) 12 volt, 31 Amp-hour (U1) batteries.
NOTE: Recommended battery type is spill proof and requires no maintenance except routine
charging.
NOTE: Charge batteries daily. Do not allow batteries to completely discharge.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one (1) battery is defective.
FIGURE 12.1 - RECOMMENDED BATTERY TYPE
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ON
ZOOM 300
NOTE: When removing or installing batteries, ensure that the battery harness connectors
completely grip the terminals of the battery. Connection should be tight and secure. Pliers can be
used to gently crimp the contact to strengthen the connection.
12 Volt, 12 Amp-
Hour (12 AH) Battery
12 Volt, 31 Amp-Hour
(U1) Battery
DETAIL “A” - BATTERY USED ON
ZOOM 300
DETAIL “B” - BATTERY USED ON
ZOOM 400