SECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM | PROBABLE CAUSE | SOLUTIONS |
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Erratic performance of | Low tire pressure. | Inflate tires to the proper tire pressure. |
wheelchair (driving uphill, |
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increase in braking distance). |
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Wheelchair will not drive. | Low tire pressure. | Inflate tires to the proper tire pressure. |
| Motor engagement handles | Engage motor engagement handles. |
| are disengaged. |
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| Batteries require charging. | Charge batteries. Make sure the setting on the |
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| charger is correct. |
| Charger plugged in. | Unplug charger from wall outlet before operat- |
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| ing the wheelchair. |
| Circuit breaker tripped. | Press the reset button. Refer to Resetting the |
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| Circuit Breaker on page 28. |
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Batteries draw excessive | Battery failure. | Have batteries checked for shorted cell. Replace |
current when charging. |
| if necessary. |
| Electrical malfunction. | Contact Dealer/Invacare. |
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Battery indicator shows low | Batteries weak, won’t hold | Replace Batteries. |
charge level immediately | charge. |
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after charging. |
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| Electrical malfunction. | Contact Dealer/Invacare. |
| Charger malfunction. | Replace charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare. |
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Motor “chatters” or runs | Electrical malfunction. | Contact Dealer/Invacare. |
irregularly. |
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Only one (1) drive wheel | Electrical malfunction. | Contact Dealer/Invacare for service. |
turns. |
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| One (1) motor is disen- | Engage motor engagement handle. |
| gaged. |
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Joystick erratic or does not | Electrical malfunction. | Contact Dealer/Invacare for service. |
respond as desired. |
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| Controller programmed | Reprogram controller (Refer to electronics man- |
| improperly. | ual supplied with wheelchair). |
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Wheelchair does not | Poor battery terminal con- | Have terminals cleaned. |
respond to commands. | nection. |
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Power indicator off - even | Electrical malfunction. | Contact Dealer/Invacare for service. |
after recharging. |
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NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the Electronics Manual supplied with each wheelchair.
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