Service manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Safety and fitting instructions
- 3 Tightening torques
- 4 Layout of components and componentry
- 5 Maintenance plan (1x annually)
- 6 Operational faults
- 7 Repair work
- 7.1 General warning information about fitting work
- 7.2 Replacing drive components
- 7.3 Replacing the electronics
- 7.4 Updating software
- 7.5 Replacing batteries
- 7.6 Checking and replacing the main fuse
- 7.7 Checking the cable
- 7.8 Differences when replacing the REM24 remote
- 7.9 Replacing the steering head bearings on the steering wheels
- 7.10 Repairing punctures
- 7.11 Replacing a drive wheel
- 7.12 Checking an adjusting motor
- 7.13 Replacing the seat tilting
- 8 Adjusting the seat depth to the user's seating position
- 9 Replacing the holding strap
7.5 Replacing batteries
CAUTION:
Injury hazard if battery is not correctly handled during assembly and maintenance work!
• The installation of new batteries may only be carried out by authorised specialists!
• Observe the warning information on the batteries!
• Bear in mind that the batteries are very heavy!
• Only use battery versions stated in the specifications!
Fire and burns hazard if battery terminal is bypassed!
• Do NOT bridge battery terminals with tools!
CAUTION:
discharging acid can cause skin burns if the battery is damaged:
• immediately change contaminated or soaked clothing!
If contact with skin is made:
• wash off immediately with plenty of water!
If contact with eyes is made:
• rinse eyes out under running water for several minutes immediately; call a doctor!
7.5.1 Removing the battery cases
CAUTION! Danger of crushing!
• The batteries are extremely heavy. Please ensure that they do not fall to the ground when they
are removed from the chassis.
NOTE:
A spare fuse is located behind the Invacare logo on the rear battery.
• Pull the rear battery case backwards using the
belt. The locking device opens automatically
when doing so.