5.3 BATTERIES:
Read section 9.0 of this manual for additional
battery and charging information.
DANGER!
Do not smoke near, or expose the batteries to direct •
heat (i.e. naked flame, gas fire).
Do not attempt to change the fuses yourself.•
Do not attempt to by-pass the fuse as this would be •
very dangerous and could cause a fire.
If you suspect a fault, contact your Sunrise Medical •
authorised dealer as soon as possible.
Do not short circuit the battery terminals. Remember •
tools, jewellery etc can conduct and if dropped
across the battery terminals may cause severe burns
and/or explosion!
Ensure the rubber battery terminal covers are fitted.•
Batteries are heavy. Use correct lifting techniques •
when removing them from the scooter.
Always use the handles provided to lift the batteries.•
Always refit the retaining bar after refitting or •
replacing the batteries.
Battery Removal:
Remove the seat (Fig 5.5 - 5.8)1.
Remove the Battery cover by lifting the small elastic 2.
strap off the holding peg and lifting it off (Fig 5.9)
Pull the two halves of the plastic battery connector 3.
plugs apart, (Fig 5.10).
Remove the battery retaining bar by pulling out one 4.
clip and sliding the bar through the hole (Fig 5.11).
NOTE: There are two holes used for this bar, so note
which position is being used and refit the bar
accordingly.
If replacing the batteries or battery looms, pull back 5.
the rubber terminal cover and disconnect battery
terminals, using a 11.0mm spanner (Fig 5.12).
Bend knees with battery positioned centrally in front 6.
of you, rest your forearms on your knees for support
(Fig 5.13).
Grab battery handle with both hands (Fig 5.13). 7.
Lift vertically by straightening legs, keeping back 8.
posture upright (Fig 5.14).
Move the battery to a safe place, keeping back 9.
posture upright and bending knees when setting it
down.
NOTE: If changing the batteries for a different size
replacement, it may be necessary to adjust the height of
the battery retaining bar to suit the new batteries. it may
also be necessary to fit the sticky backed foam battery
box packer strip to prevent any sideways play. Simply cut
the strip to the desired length. If greater depth is
required, stick one strip on top of the other.
Fig.5.9
Fig.5.12
Fig.5.11
Fig.5.10
Battery Type Weight kg
MK 60 amp (at 20Hr) 19.3
MK 73.6 amp (at 20Hr) 24.3
EXIDE-GNB 60 amp (at 20Hr) 19.8
EXIDE-GNB 70 amp (at 20Hr) 23.0
Battery Weights:
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