Invacare 1125078 service manual Engaging/Disengaging the Motors

SECTION 9—MOTORS

SECTION 9—MOTORS

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that on/off switch on the joystick is in the off position.

Engaging/Disengaging the Motors

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the wheelchair without the motor engagement handles in the engaged (horizontal) position with the motor turned off.

DO NOT engage or disengage the motors until the power is off.

Push the motor engagement handles all the way down to engage the motors.

Engaging/Disengaging the motor allows free-wheeling the wheelchair or operating it by a joystick. Free-wheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.

1. Locate the motor engagement handle on one motor.

CAUTION

If the motor engagement handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction, the motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced.

2.Perform one of the following:

•To Engage - Push the motor engagement handle all the way down (to the horizontal position) towards the front of the wheelchair.

•To Disengage - Pull up the motor engagement handle (to the vertical position).

3.Repeat STEPS 1-2 to engage/disengage the other motor.

DETAIL “A” - MOTOR ENGAGED

Motor Engagement Handle

in Engaged Position

Wheel

DETAIL “B” - MOTOR DISENGAGED

Motor Engagement Handle

in Disengaged Position

Wheel

FIGURE 9.1 Engaging/Disengaging the Motors

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