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WARNING! 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 authorised Pride Provider for replacement brushes.
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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 authorised Pride Provider.
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