Drive Medical Design Cirrus Plus Power Wheelchair - Manual (Page 15)

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REPLACING THE BATTERIES
CAUTION! - If you have doubts about your ability to lift any components, it is
recommended that you seek assistance so as to avoid injury.
1. Turn the power off.
2. Disconnect the battery connection plugs at the side of the battery tray.
3. Release the securing belt holding the battery box.
4. Disconnect the battery connection cables located in the battery box.
5. Lift the rear battery out of the battery box by using the lifting strap.
6. Slide the front battery to the rear of the battery box and remove the battery as in step
7. Undo the terminal lugs, noting the polarity of the lugs. Remove the wiring loom.
8. Repeat step 6 for the other battery.
9. Inspect the terminals on the wiring loom and the lugs on the replacement batteries to
make sure they are clean.
10. Connect the terminal lugs on the wiring loom to the new batteries, observing the
polarity of the lugs as noted before.
11. Place the new batteries back into the battery box and rejoin the connectors.
12. Replace the battery box lid and secure the retaining belt.
13. Reconnect the power cable.
For maximum performance it is recommended that you replace both batteries at the
same time.
Contact your local Dealer for assistance