SECTION
SYMPTOM | PROBABLE CAUSE | SOLUTIONS |
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| Consumer not charging batteries long | Instruct consumer to charge for |
| enough. | mum. |
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Batteries have | Batteries may be weak. | Perform load test or check “Battery Quality Menu” |
| with the programmer. Refer to MK5 electronics | |
short driving range |
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| manual, part number 1114808. | |
during a single |
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charge. Battery |
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Check programming settings. | Torque setting and power level setting may be too | |
Gauge falls off |
| high. Refer to MK5 electronics manual, part num- |
faster than normal. |
| ber 1114808. |
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| Heavy load on motors. | Chairs weight distribution may be offset (wheel- |
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| chair may be front loaded). |
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E28 Error code. | Charger still plugged in when user tries | Unplug charger to drive wheelchair. |
to drive the wheelchair. |
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Checking Battery Charge Level
The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
DO | DON’T |
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Read and understand this manual and any service | Don’t perform any installation or maintenance without |
information that accompanies a battery and charger | first reading this manual. |
before operating the wheelchair. |
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Move the wheelchair to a work area before opening | Don’t perform installation or maintenance of batteries |
battery box or installing service batteries. | in an area that could be damaged by battery spills. |
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Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high | Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to the low- |
charge level and extend battery life. | est level. |
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Follow recommendations in this manual when select- | Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. |
ing a battery or charger. |
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Fully charge new batteries before using. | Don’t put new batteries into servcie before charging. |
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Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a bat- | Don’t tip or tilt batteries. |
tery. |
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Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps | Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools. |
wider if necessary. |
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Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery or | Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers. |
“Sealed” battery. |
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Part No 1118377 | 27 | Pronto® M71™ |