SECTION 12—MOTORS

11.If new motor brush was installed, perform the following process:

NOTE: This process, also called Brush Burn-in or Finger Printing Process, is necessary to seat the brush to the commutator plates inside the motor for optimum performance of the motor.

WARNING

DO NOT leave the wheelchair unattended while performing this procedure - otherwise damage to wheelchair and/or property may occur.

NOTE: This procedure MUST be performed with little or no load on the motor.

A. Put the wheelchair on blocks so that the drive wheels do not contact the ground.

NOTE: For steps B and D, use a rubber band to hold the driver control in the direction needed or program the chair for latched driving. Refer to the electronics manual for latched programming instructions.

B.Run the motors forward for one hour.

C.Turn motors Off and allow 30 minutes for motors to cool off.

D.Run the motors in reverse for one hour.

E.When process is complete, remove wheelchair from blocks and test drive the wheel chair.

NOTE: If wheelchair still does not perform properly, call Technical Service at 1-800-832-4707.

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