Invacare BUZZ HMV - Manual (Page 38)

38 Part No. 1118395
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BATTERIES
SECTION 8 BATTERIES
RECOMMENDED BATTERY TYPE (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are
based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid 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.
The powered scooter uses two (2) 12
volt, 12 Amp-hour (12AH) batteries.
NOTE: Recommended battery type is spill proof
and requires no maintenance except routine
charging.
NOTE: Charge batteries daily. It is critical not
to let them run low at any time.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that both
batteries be replaced if one (1) battery is
defective.
12 Volt, 12 AMP
Hour Batteries.
FIGURE 1 - RECOMMENDED
BATTERY TYPE
REPLACING THE BATTERIES (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: When replacing or installing batteries, ensure that the battery harness connectors completely
grip the terminals of the battery. Connection should be tight and secure. Pliars can be used to
gently crimp the contact to strengthen the connection.
1. Place the powered scooter in a well ventilated area where work can be performed
without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
2. Turn power OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove the rear shroud. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR SHROUD
in SECTION 7 of this manual.
4. Pull the hook and loop fastening battery strap apart.
5. Disconnect the red and black battery connector from the wiring harness assembly
(DETAIL "A" of FIGURE 2).
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the batteries by holding the connectors and
pulling them in the following order (DETAIL "B" of FIGURE 2):
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable from the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/
post on the LEFT battery.
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post on the
RIGHT battery.
C. WHITE BATTERY CABLE (JUMPER) from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/
post on the LEFT battery and the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post on the
RIGHT battery.