Invacare Harrier Plus - Connecting Battery Cables

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8.3 Connecting Battery Cables
WARNING:
• 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 and chemical goggles is recommended when working with batteries.
CAUTION:
When connecting the battery cables to the battery (s), the battery cable(s) MUST be connected to the battery
terminal(s)/post(s) depending on battery type. ALWAYS check the battery top for POSITIVE (+) and
NEGATIVE (-) marking symbols before connecting the battery cables.
1. Connect battery cable(s) to battery (s) terminal(s)/post(s) as follows.
• Negative (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
• Positive (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
2. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK to NEGATIVE (-) and
RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided M6 hex screw, hex locknut and washer. Securely tighten.
3. Verify all battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) are correctly installed and securely tightened.
4. Slide terminal cap(s) onto battery clamps / terminals.
5. Reassemble the battery box and install into the wheelchair.
NOTE:
New Battery (s) MUST be fully charged BEFORE using; otherwise the life of the battery (s) will be reduced.
6. If necessary, charge the battery (s). Refer to section 8.5 ‘Batteries & Charging’.