E&J GF0600059REVB06 - Manual (Page 27)

Metro Power III Owner’s Manual GF0600059RevB06, November 2006 2
Install Batteries
Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, 3/8” wrench
Refer to picture at right for battery box and connector orientation.
1. Place battery in battery box. Repeat for
other battery.
2. Connect wires in battery box lids: use a
3/8” wrench and provided hardware to
secure red wire’s ring terminal to positive
(+) battery terminal . Use a 3/8” wrench
to secure black wire’s ring terminal to
negative (-) battery terminal . Repeat for
other battery.
3. Ensure that all wires are connected as
specified. Ensure that all connections are
secure.
4. Coat battery posts and terminals with
petroleum jelly after all connections are
made to retard corrosion.
5. Secure battery box lids on battery boxes.
6. Secure battery box straps.
7. Position battery boxes on wheelchair as
shown at right. From rear, lift up and
over battery support rails.
8. Secure the red connectors to connect the
battery boxes.
9. Secure the black connectors to connect
the battery box and integral controller.
10. Ensure that the circuit breaker in each
battery box lid is properly set by depress-
ing its button.
11. Fasten strap that secures battery boxes to
battery tray.
12. Do not attempt to operate the wheelchair
unless batteries are installed as instructed.
13. Do not attempt to operate wheelchair
until batteries are fully charged.
black
connectors
red
connectors
rear battery
rear battery box
front battery box
front battery
battery cable
cable to
integral controller
cable to
right motor cable to
left motor
front of wheelchair
Metro Power III
battery connections