14.0 Batteries and fuse
14.1 Batteries
The wheelchair is equipped with two 12 volt batteries with a power output of 80 Ah. Only gel SLA type are allowed. The batteries do not require
maintenance. Note: To maximize the longevity of the batteries, you must respect the advice of charge of the chapter “15.1 Charger”.
To replace the batteries, you must (careful, due to the weight of the battery it is recommended to perform this operation with another person):
1. Unlock the seat by pushing up the metal tab located on the front of the seat base (see section 6.10).
2. Tilt the seat forward and the block by placing the axis of the bar of the cylinder in one of the three notches located under the base plate.
Caution do not raise the cushion during the replacement of batteries, could drops.
3. Unscrew the two butterflies screws located on the side of the cover of the batteries and the two butterflies screws arrears located on
the side of the chassis between the center wheels and arrears and remove the cover toward the front.
4. Lift the red and black protective caps terminals located at the front of the first battery and unscrew the screws.
5. Move the cable to the side and remove the first battery by pulling it with the strap that surrounds it. Slide the second battery forward a
little and turn terminals toward to the top.
6. Lift the red and black protective caps terminals unscrew the screws.
7. Remove the second battery by using handle on the top of the battery.
8. Remove the strap from the old battery and place it on the new battery.
9. Reposition the wheelchair with the new batteries with opposite direction. (Attention, take care to replace the insulating red and black
covers on the battery terminals).
Note: For travel by plane, the airline must be advised in advance of the transport of the wheelchair.
Note: To save batteries, disconnect the main fuse under the cover of the batteries, in the event of non-use of the wheelchair for a long
period. At the latest after three months, a loading will be necessary in order to avoid, as much as possible, a failure of batteries.
Caution: batteries must be sealed lead acid (SLA).
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