Pride Mobility 1420 Motor Brushes, To inspect orreplace the motorbrushes, Corrective Maintenance

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V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

Motor Brushes

The electric motors that power your power chair use carbon brushes. These brushes may become susceptible to wear over a long periodoftime.Themotorbrushesarethetwocontactslocatedinsidethemotorassemblythatsupplypowertothemotor.Theyare designedtoprovideseveralthousandhoursofoperation. However,ifthebrushesbecomedirtywithcarbondepositsorwearout,the motorwillrunpoorlyornotatall.

CAUTION! If an inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor damage will result. Failure to maintain the brushes could void your power chair’s warranty.

To inspect orreplace the motorbrushes:

1.Removetheseatandbodyshroud.

2.Unscrewthemotorbrushcaps.Seefigure25.

3.Removethebrushes.

4.Inspectforwear.Seefigure26.

5.Replace brushes, if necessary. Contact your authorized Pride providerforreplacementbrushes.

When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service

The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your powerchair.Ifnecessary,contactyourauthorizedPrideprovider.When calling,havethemodelnumber,serialnumber,natureoftheproblem,and thetroublecodeifavailable.

νMotornoise

νFrayedharnesses

νCrackedorbrokenconnectors

νUnevenwearonanyofthetires

νJerkymotion

νPullingtooneside

νBentorbrokenwheelassemblies

νDoesnotpowerup

νPowersup,butdoesnotmove

MOTOR BRUSH CAP

Figure 25. Motor

WORN MOTOR BRUSH		NEW MOTOR BRUSHES

Figure 26. Motor Brushes

Corrective Maintenance

If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power:

νChecktheharnessconnections.Makesuretheyaretight.

νCheckthecircuitbreaker.Resetitifnecessary.

νCheck the battery connections.

If the aboveconditionsprovenormal,youcanloadtestthebatterieswithabatteryloadtester.Thesetestersareavailableatautomotive partsstores.Disconnectbothbatteriesbeforeloadtestingandfollowthedirectionsthatcomewiththeloadtester.Ifeitheroneofthe batteriesfailstheloadtest,replacebothofthem.Ifyourpowerchairstilldoesnotpowerup,contactyourauthorizedPrideprovider.

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Contents Includes 1420 Copyright Pride Mobility Products Corp N T E N T S PrideMobilityProductsCorporation AttnCustomerCareDepartment N T R O D U C T I O NIntroduction InformationExchangeMyAuthorizedPrideProviderIs Pride Owners ClubS a F E T Y Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Cornering Information Braking InformationOutdoor Driving Surfaces Stationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Freewheel ModePublic Streets and Roadways Stairs and Escalators EMI & RFI Positioning Belts Inclement Weather Precautions Reaching and BendingBatteries Removable Parts AlcoholI . E M I / R F Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhere do radio waves come from? Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI?What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly? What is the FDA doing about the problem?Quantum Jazzy 1420 1400 is similar T H E Q UA N T U M JA Z Z Y 1 4 0 0 S E R I E SSpecifications Quantum Jazzy 1420 Power Base Shroud Removed is similar Active-Trac Suspension Electronics TrayTo operate the manual freewheel lever Manual Freewheel LeverTo change the seat height or seat angle Seat Height and Seat Angle AdjustmentUnplug the connectors from the electronics tray O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SArmrestAngleAdjustment To change the armrest angle To adjust the seatback angleSeatback Angle Adjustment Armrest WidthAdjustmentTo extend the controller To adjust the footrest angleFootrest Angle Controller PositionSwing-away Footrests To adjust the SFR lengthTo adjust the ELR angle To adjust the ELR lengthAnti-Tip Wheels To adjust the anti-tip wheelsPower Elevating Seat Actuator Power Elevating Seat OptionTo operate the power elevating seat Power Elevating Seat OperationTo use the swivel feature Batteries and Charging TochargethebatteriesusingtheonboardchargerTo charge the batteries using the off-board charger B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GHow often must I charge the batteries? Battery Break-in TobreakinnewbatteriesformaximumefficiencyFrequently Asked Questions FAQs How does the charger work? Can I use a different battery charger?What type of batteries should I use? Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteriesWhy do my new batteries seem weak? HowcanIgetmaximumrangeordistancepercharge?What about shipping? HowcanIensuremaximumbatterylife?How should I store my Power Chair and its batteries? What about public transportation?Page I . O P E R a T I O N Power Module Speed SettingsTo select a speed setting Power AccessoriesActuator Lighting Module Not Shown Sleep ModeTrouble Codes Joystick Motor wiring harnesses Battery wiring harnessesOther components are located inside the power base Europa Master RemoteSystem Status Light On/off key toggles the system power on and offTo enable the lockout system On/Off KeySleep Mode If Enabled To change the drive mode programDrive Mode and Actuator Display also Remote Status Display Battery Saver FeatureFlash Code Sequence Diagnosis Solution Fault CodesI I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Care and MaintenanceShould your power chair come in contact with water TemperatureTo calibrate the joystick Remote Plus only Daily ChecksWeekly Checks To check the brakesStorage Cleaning Precautions Tire/Wheel ReplacementMonthly Checks Yearly ChecksTo replace the batteries Battery ReplacementMotor Brushes Corrective MaintenanceTo inspect orreplace the motorbrushes O P T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S Optional AccessoriesA R R a N T Y Lifetime Limited WarrantyT E S Inclusion of all Parts Europa ControllerRemote Plus Controller Fit and Finish Performance