Invacare Powered Seating manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Probable Cause Solutions

SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

❑Upholstery has no rips.

❑Armrest pad sits flush against arm tube.

❑Inspect foam handgrips for damage. If damaged, have them replaced by a qualified technician.

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

❑Inspect electrical components for signs of corrosion. Replace if corroded or damaged.

❑Check limit switch position for recline.

❑Make sure seating systems with the recline function have the retaining pin in place at the top of each back cane.

❑Make sure all systems, except Elevate Only, have the retaining pin in place at the back of each seat rail.

❑Check that spreader bar mounting fasteners are tight.

❑Check that back cane mounting fasteners and back mounting fasteners are tight.

Troubleshooting

NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the wheelchair base owner’s manual and the individual Electronics Manual supplied with each wheelchair.

SYMPTOM	PROBABLE CAUSE	SOLUTIONS
Wheelchair Power On but does not	System tilted or reclined beyond	Return to neutral position (upright and
drive.	drive lock-out angle (20°).	completely lowered). Refer to
		Operating Powered Seating
		Systems on page 24.
		Contact Invacare/Dealer for service if
	Motor lock levers are	this does not solve the problem.
	disengaged.
		Engage motor lock levers. See
		wheelchair base owner’s manual.
Seating system not functioning or	Low batteries.	Charge batteries.
working intermittently.
	Faulty electrical connection.	Check all connections.
	Seat has been driven under a
	heavy load for an extended	Allow time for the electronics to cool
	period of time.	down (Light Duty Use).
SPM L Park Brake Fault or	Motor lock levers disengaged	Engage motor lock levers.
	(Error code E9 or E10).
SPM R Park Brake Fault displays
and wheelchair does not drive.
CHARGER PLUGGED IN displays.	Battery charger connected	Unplug battery charger from the
	(Error code E28).	wheelchair.

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