SECTION
SYMPTOM | PROBABLE CAUSE | SOLUTIONS | |
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| Consumer not charging batteries long | Instruct consumer to charge for | |
| enough. | minimum. | |
Batteries have |
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Batteries may be weak. | Perform load test or check “Battery Quality Menu” | ||
short driving range | |||
| with the programmer. Refer to electronics manual. | ||
during a single |
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| Refer to Field Load Test on page 30. | ||
charge. Battery |
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Check programming settings. | Torque setting and power level setting may be too | ||
Gauge falls off | |||
| high. Refer to electronics manual. | ||
faster than normal. |
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| Heavy load on motors. | Chairs weight distribution may be offset | |
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M61 Only
SYMPTOM | PROBABLE CAUSE | SOLUTIONS |
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Wheelchair slows | Elevating seat is elevated. | Return seat to its lowest position. Refer to |
or stops while |
| Elevating the Seat on page 37. |
driving and the Seat |
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Function I indicator |
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is lit. |
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| Elevating seat sensor is damaged. | Examine elevating seat sensor. Replace if necessary. |
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| Refer to Removing/Installing the Actuator Switch |
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| Sensor on page 97. |
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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 |
charge level and extend battery life. | lowest level. |
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Follow recommendations in this manual when | Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. |
selecting 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 | Don’t tip or tilt batteries. |
battery. |
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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. 1125075 | 29 | Pronto® Series |