Invacare XP6520, XP6500 manual Troubleshooting Mechanical, Troubleshooting Guide

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SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Ensure seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary.

Ensure seat release latch is not worn. Replace if necessary.

Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary.

Clean upholstery and armrests.

Inspect charger AC power cord for damage. Replace if necessary.

Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.

Troubleshooting - Mechanical

Chair

Sluggish

Casters

Squeaks

Looseness

Chair 3

Solutions

Veers

Turn/Performance

Flutter

and

In Chair

Wheels

 

Left/Right

 

 

Rattles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If pneumatic,

 

 

 

 

 

 

check tires for

 

 

 

 

 

 

correct and

X

X

X

 

 

X

equal pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for

 

 

 

 

 

 

loose stem

X

X

X

X

X

 

nuts/bolts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that

 

 

 

 

 

 

both casters

 

 

 

 

 

 

contact ground

 

 

 

 

 

 

at the same

X

 

X

 

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

Batteries draw excessive

Battery failure.

Have batteries checked for shorted cell. Replace

current when charging.

 

if necessary.

 

Electrical malfunction.

Contact dealer for service.

 

 

 

Battery indicator flashes the

Battery failure.

Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if nec-

charge level is low immedi-

 

essary.

ately after recharging.

Charger malfunction.

Contact dealer/ProBasics.

 

Electrical malfunction.

Poor connections between charger and wheel-

 

 

chair. Contact dealer for service.

 

 

 

Battery indicator flashes the

Batteries not charged.

Have charger checked.

charge level is low too soon

Weak batteries.

Replace batteries if necessary.

after being recharged.

Electrical malfunction.

Contact dealer for service.

 

 

 

Motor chatters or runs

Electrical malfunction.

Contact dealer.

irregularly.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents XP6500 XP6520 Page Table of Contents Arms Wheelchair OperationFront Riggings Seat and BackCLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Limited WarrantyBatteries Wheel LocksSpecial Notes Signal Word MeaningSpecial Notes Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat RestraintsSpecial Notes Typical Product Parameters XP6500 XP6520Label Locations Important NoticeOperating Information Controller Settings/Repair or ServiceGeneral Guidelines General Guidelines Batteries Electrical AccessoriesTire Pressure Charging Batteries Grounding Instructions Rain TestWeight Training Weight LimitationEMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information Coping With Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Tipping Tipping CurbsLifting/Stairways Transferring to and From Other Seats Escalators WarningPercentage of Weight Distribution Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardReaching and Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Monthly Symptom Probable Cause Solutions Troubleshooting MechanicalTroubleshooting Guide Checking Battery Charge Level DON’TJoystick Switches and Indicators Wheelchair OperationJoystick Switches and Indicators Information Gauge DisplayWheelchair Operation Display Description Definition Comments Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Turning the Power On/OffUsing the Horn Operating the WheelchairMovement Action ReverseFront Riggings Installing/Removing/Using the Footrest/LegrestInstalling Removing Adjusting the Footrest HeightUsing Raising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Replacing the Heel LoopRaising/Lowering the Legrest Assembly Adjusting Armrest Height ArmsSwing-Back Arms Replacing Armrest PadSeat Depth Number of Screws Seat and BackReplacing the Seat Upholstery Replacing the Back Upholstery Replacing the Back UpholsteryAdjusting the Back Height Adjusting the Back HeightReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat Positioning StrapJoystick Preparing the Joystick for UseRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickAdjusting Forks CastersWhen to Charge Batteries BatteriesTools Quantity Comments Description and Use of Battery ChargersCharging Batteries QTY Volts Battery Remarks Width Connecting the Battery ChargerRecommended Battery Types Replacing the BatteriesImmediately Removing/Installing the Battery BoxesCleaning Battery Terminals Installing/Removing Battery Tray Removing/Installing Battery BoxesInstalling/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery Boxes Tool QTY CommentsConnecting Battery Cables Installing/Removing Batteries Into/From Battery BoxesBatteries Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap CLUTCH/MOTOR Lock Engaging/Disengaging the ClutchesWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks ANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-TippersAdjusting Height Installing/Removing/Adjusting Anti-Tippers Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair TransportingTransporting the Wheelchair Transporting the Wheelchair Limited Warranty Probasics