Directions on How to Change the Batteries on a Zoom Scooter

Invacare produces the Zoom series of Highly Maneuverable Vehicles (HMV's). The three-wheel design has one front and two rear wheels with a sharp turning radius. The Zoom is smaller than some other models to fit in tighter areas and for easier use indoors without scratching walls and furniture. Zoom scooters use sealed batteries to prevent spill hazards in the event the scooter tips over on slopes.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver

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Instructions

Padded Seat Model

• 1

  Turn the Invacare Zoom scooter to the "Off" position and remove the key.

• 2

  Pull the padded standard seat back straight up to unlock it and fold it forward to rest on the bottom of the seat.

• 3

  Remove the quick release pin in the seat post by pulling it straight out by the ring. This is the area where the seat secures to the post underneath.

• 4

  Pull the seat straight up and off the seat post.

Deluxe Seat Model

• 5

  Turn the Invacare Zoom scooter to the "Off" position and remove the key.

• 6

  Place one hand on the seat lock lever on the right side and pull it up to a 90-degree angle. The lever locks in a horizontal position and unlocks the seat when the handle points up.

• 7

  Place both hands on the seat bottom and pull it straight up and off the seat post.

Battery Replacement

• 8

  Grasp the battery box handle and lift it straight up out of the battery compartment.

• 9

  Place a screwdriver on a screw in the battery box lid. Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen and remove it. Repeat this process for removal of the additional eight screws. Pull the lid straight off the battery box.

• 10

  Unscrew and remove the battery cables from the terminals by first removing the left, black cable, then the right, red cable, followed by the left, white cable and then the right, white cable.

• 11

  Lift both batteries out of the box.

• 12

  Set the two new batteries in the box and reconnect and tighten the cables in this order: the left, black cable, then the right, red cable, followed by the left, white jumper cable and then the right, negative battery terminal.

• 13

  Replace the lid on the battery box aligning the screw holes. Replace the screws and tighten them in a clockwise direction.

• 14

  Place the battery box on the scooter and push the seat back onto the seat post. Place the pin in a padded seat post or turn the seat lock horizontal on a deluxe model.