Quantum 600 XL - Manual (Page 52)

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V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Battery Replacement
A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front battery tray. See the specification table for correct
battery specifications.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Do not replace battery when seat is occupied.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that
much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not mix or match new and old batteries.
If you encounter a situation where one battery needs to be replaced, then replace both batteries.
Refer to specifications table in this manual and the manual supplied with the battery charger for
recommended type and capacities.
To replace the batteries:
1. Turn off power to the controller.
2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III “Your Power Chair.”
3. Loosen the rear shroud fasteners and remove the rear shroud.
4. Disconnect the battery harness from the rear battery.
5. Remove the retaining clips and lift the front cover up and off using the foot platform bracket. See figure 20.
6. Slide the battery tray forward.
7. Disconnect the battery harness from the front battery.
8. Undo the hook and loop straps from both batteries.
9. Remove the batteries.
10. Replace with new batteries.
11. Fasten the hook and loop straps around both batteries.
12. Connect the battery harness to the front battery according to the battery wiring diagram. See figure 37.
WARNING! Prevent injury. Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
Figure 36. Quantum 600 XL Drive Wheel Disassembled Figure 35. Quantum 600 XL Drive Wheel
TYRE
REAR RIM HALF
FRONT RIM HALF
TUBE
SCREWS
DRIVE WHEEL NUT
DRIVE WHEEL WASHER
AXLE KEY
AXLE SLOT