SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

 

Consumer not charging batteries long

Instruct consumer to charge for 8-10 hours

 

enough.

minimum.

Batteries have

 

 

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

 

 

Refer to Field Load Test on page 30.

charge. Battery

 

 

 

Check programming settings.

Torque setting and power level setting may be too

Gauge falls off

 

high. Refer to electronics manual.

faster than normal.

 

 

 

 

Heavy load on motors.

Chairs weight distribution may be offset

 

 

(wheelchair may be front loaded).

 

 

 

M61 Only

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

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

 

 

Function I indicator

 

 

is lit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elevating seat sensor is damaged.

Examine elevating seat sensor. Replace if necessary.

 

 

Refer to Removing/Installing the Actuator Switch

 

 

Sensor on page 97.

 

 

 

Checking Battery Charge Level

The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.

DO

DON’T

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Follow recommendations in this manual when

Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers.

selecting a battery or charger.

 

 

 

Fully charge new batteries before using.

Don’t put new batteries into servcie before charging.

 

 

Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a

Don’t tip or tilt batteries.

battery.

 

 

 

Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps

Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools.

wider if necessary.

 

 

 

Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery or

Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers.

“Sealed” battery.

 

 

 

Part No. 1125075

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Pronto® Series

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Invacare M50, M51 service manual Checking Battery Charge Level, M61 Only, Don’T