Pride Mobility LX10, LX12, LX11 owner manual Motor Brushes, To inspect or replace the motor brushes

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CAUTION! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.

14.Place the lid back onto the battery box.

15.Move the battery carrying straps back over the top.

16.Place the battery box back on the frame and connect the straps.

17.Reconnect the battery boxes.

Motor Brushes

The electric motors that power your power chair use carbon brushes. These brushes may become susceptible to wear over a long period of time. The motor brushes are the two contacts located inside the motor assembly that supply power to the motor. They are designed to provide several thousand hours of operation. However, if the brushes become dirty with carbon deposits or wear out, the motor will run poorly or not at all.

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

To inspect or replace the motor brushes:

1.Unscrew the motor brush caps. See figure 30.

2.Remove the brushes.

3.Inspect for wear. See figure 34.

4.Replace brushes, if necessary. Contact your authorized Pride provider for replacement brushes.

WORN MOTOR BRUSH		NEW MOTOR BRUSHES

Figure 34. Motor Brushes

Corrective Maintenance

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

νCheck the harness connections. Make sure they are tight.

νCheck the circuit breaker. Reset it if necessary.

νCheck the battery connections.

If the above conditions prove normal, you can load test the batteries with a battery load tester. These testers are available at automotive parts stores. Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that come with the load tester. If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both of them. If your power chair still does not power up, contact your authorized Pride provider.

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Contents Exeter, PA St. Catharines, on F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S Information Exchange N T R O D U C T I O NIntroduction Pride Owners Club My Authorized Pride Provider IsModifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckS a F E T Y Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Outdoor Driving Surfaces Braking InformationCornering Information Public Streets and Roadways Freewheel ModeStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc EMI & RFI Inclement Weather Precautions Reaching and Bending Positioning BeltsRemovable Parts BatteriesAlcohol I . E M I / R F Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhere do radio waves come from? What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly? Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI?What is the FDA doing about the problem? U N P a C K I N G a N D a S S E M B L Y To unpack and assemble the Pride LXPride LX Back View Joystick/Controller Installation O U R P R I D E L LX10 Assembled LX11 and LX 12 are similarSpecifications ToolkitElectronic Connections Front Electrical ConnectionsDrive Motors Disengaged Freewheel Mode Manual Freewheel LeversC O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Seatback Height To remove/install the positioning beltTo adjust the positioning belt To change the seatback heightTo assemble and expand your Pride LX I . D I S a S S E M B L YTo disassemble and fold your Pride LX Charging Your Batteries Battery Disposal and RecyclingI I . B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G How often must I charge the batteries? What type of battery should I use?Battery Type How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How should I store my Pride LX and batteries? Why do my new batteries seem weak?How can I ensure maximum battery life? What about public transportation?O P E R a T I O N Dynamic DL-50 ControllerJoystick Out Of Neutral At Power Up Pin ConnectorPin Charger Inhibit Connector TroubleshootingFault Codes Flash Code Sequence Diagnosis SolutionPilot Controller On/Off ButtonController Connector Speed Control KnobFlashing Diagnosis Solution Lights Trouble CodesDaily Checks A R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EGeneral Guidelines Weekly ChecksYearly Checks To check the brakesMonthly Checks StorageTemperature TiresRear Battery Box Connector To inspect or replace the motor brushes Corrective MaintenanceMotor Brushes When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service Warranty Exceptions Five-Year Limited Frame WarrantyOne-Year Limited Warranty W a R R a N T YWarranty Exclusions Damage caused byT E S Quality Control Model LX Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory

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