Section 9—batteries – Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M91 Base User Manual

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SECTION 9—BATTERIES

Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep®

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Part No 1143153

SECTION 9—BATTERIES

ƽWARNING

Make sure power to the wheelchair is Off before performing this section.
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

personal injury or damage may occur.
The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
Always use a battery lifting strap when lifting a battery. It is the most convenient

method and assures that the battery acid will not spill. It also helps to prolong the

life of the battery.
DO NOT tip the batteries. Keep the batteries in an upright position.
Avoid storage or use near external flame or combustible products.
Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement

always be done by a qualified technician.
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Battery terminal configuration shown below MUST be used. Batteries that have the

reversed terminal configuration MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or

damage may occur.

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 FIGURE 9.3 otherwise

damage to the battery may result.
For proper battery connection, batteries MUST use post style terminals with

mounting holes through the terminal.

NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom of the battery tray or on the sides of the battery(ies), 
apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Before reinstalling the existing or 
new battery(ies), clean the baking soda from the battery tray or battery(ies) being sure to avoid 
contact with skin and eyes. Determine source of contamination. NEVER install/reinstall a battery 
with a cracked or otherwise damaged case.

NEGATIVE (-)

Battery Terminal

POSITIVE

(+) Battery

Terminal

POSITIVE

(+) Battery

Terminal

NEGATIVE

(-) Battery

Terminal

DO NOT Use

Mounting Holes

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