Invacare Mobility Scooter Troubleshooting Guide & Battery Charger Solutions

SAFETY INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE 2

SAFETY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

	SYMPTOM	PROBABLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

	LIMITED DRIVING	Batteries not charged long enough.	Charge batteries overnight or
	DISTANCE.		ensure 8 hours of charge between
			use times (PROCEDURE 4).
		Batteries weak, won't hold charge.	Replace Batteries
			(PROCEDURE 4).

	BATTERIES NOT	Charger not working.	Replace Charger.
	CHARGING.	Battery Connections loose.	Check all connections. Secure
		Battery Connections loose.	Check all connections. Secure
			connections (PROCEDURE 4).
		NO current at wall outlet.	Switch to another wall outlet.
		BAD connection on Charger,	Replace Charger or internal
		Charger Cable, Plug or Internal	repairs required. Contact Dealer
		Wiring problem.	or Invacare.

	BATTERIES DRAW	Battery Failure.	Replace Batteries
	EXCESSIVE CURRENT		(PROCEDURE 4).
	WHEN CHARGING.

	CHARGE INDICATOR	Batteries weak, won't hold charge.	Replace Batteries
	SHOWS LOW CHARGE		(PROCEDURE 4).
	LEVEL IMMEDIATELY	Charger not operating.	Replace Charger.
	AFTER CHARGING.	Charger not operating.	Replace Charger.
	AFTER CHARGING.

	BATTERY INDICATOR	Have charger checked.	Service or replace charger.
	FLASHES THE CHARGE		Contact Dealer or Invacare.
	LEVEL IS LOW - TOO	Weak batteries.	Replace batteries (PROCEDURE
	SOON AFTER BEING		4).
	RECHARGED.

	SCOOTER WILL NOT	Brake-Release Lever disengaged.	Engage brake-release lever.
	DRIVE.		(procedure 3)
		Batteries require charging.	Charge batteries (PROCEDURE 4).
		Key not fully plugged in.	Ensure key is inserted fully into
			power plug jack.
		Charger plugged in.	Unplug charger from scooter.
		Circuit breaker tripped.	Reset breaker. If breaker trips
			again, it may indicate need for
			internal repairs. Contact Dealer
			or Invacare.
		Soft stop is engaged.If key is turned	With key in the "OFF" position,
		"OFF" while driving, the scooter	wait 30 seconds and turn key to
		artificially holds power for 1.5 seconds	"ON" position.
		slowly decelerating unit to a stop.

	MOTOR “CHATTERS”	Fuse is Blown.	Replace Fuse (PROCEDURE 3).
	OR RUNS	Electrical malfunction.	Contact Dealer or Invacare.
	IRREGULARLY.

Invacare Scooters

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Part No. 1090132 Rev F

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Invacare LYNX LX-3PLUS, PANTHER MX-4, PANTHER LX-4, LYNX SX-3 Troubleshooting Guide, Procedure Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE

Contents

Invacare Scooters Special Notes Table of Contents Procedure 10 Transport Specifications Specifications Specifications Operating Information General Guidelines ProcedureGeneral Warnings General Guidelines Procedure General Guidelines RampsElectrical Batteries Weight LimitationGeneral Warnings Grounding Instructions Rain Test General Guidelines Important Information Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLINGPercentage of Weight Distribution Always wear your seat positioning strap Stairways ESCALATORS? Sorry Delta Tiller Standard Tiller Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Safety INSPECTION/ Maintenance Maintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE Procedure Lubrication Points Figure Detail a Troubleshooting Guide Procedure Safety INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE ALL Scooter Models Control Panel FeaturesOperation Procedure With Delta or Standard Tillers Figure Delta Procedure Operation Detail aZOOM-3 Tiller Panther MX-4 W Panther MX-4 Scooters only With Delta Tillers FigureDetail F Procedure Operation Operation of the Scooter Figures Brake ARM Using the Hand Brake LEVER/BRAKE ARM FigureHand Brake Lever Delta Tillers Brake Release Lever ALL Models Except Panther MX-4 FigurePanther MX-4 only Figure Reset Circuit BREAKER/FUSE Replacement Figure Fuse ReplacementCircuit Breaker Removing REMOVING/INSTALLING the Batteries with Cables FigureProcedure BATTERIES/CHARGING BATTERIES/CHARGING Recommended Battery Types BATTERIES/CHARGING ProcedureReplacing the Batteries Figure BATTERIES/CHARGING Cleaning Battery Terminals Diately Model Battery Charger Power Cord Charging the Batteries Remote Battery Charger Figure ON-BOARD Battery Charger Figure Battery Charger Operation Figure Battery Charger Operation Remote and ON-BOARD Determining Seat Post Type Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the SeatSeat Procedure Seat Installing Figure Procedure SeatRemoving Figure Adjusting the Seat Height Solid Seat Post Figure Adjustable Height Seat Post Figure Detail a Adjusting the Seat Depth AdjustmentALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure Using the Adjustable Seat Slide Figure Adjusting the Seat Depth REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat UPHOLSTERY/ Cushion Figure Installing Back Figure REMOVING/INSTALLINGFOLDING/UNFOLDING Back CUSHION/UPHOLSTERY Figure Back Procedure Adjusting the Back ReclineAdjusting the Headrest ALL Models Except ZOOM-3, SX-3 and LX-3 Figure Armrest Angle Adjustment AdjustmentArmrest Width Armrest DEPTH/HEIGHT Adjustment ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Figure DepthHeight Figure Procedure Tiller Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentTiller Adjustment Fold Down Tiller ZOOM-3 Figure Position ALL Other Models FigureFive Models Built After REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Shroud Figure Procedure SHROUD/WHEELSALL Models REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure SHROUD/WHEELS ProcedureTurn Power OFF and remove key from ignition REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Wheels Figure SHROUD/WHEELS Do not USE TOP Models ZOOM-3 and Lynx SX-3Models Lynx LX-3 and LX-3 Plus Mounting Hole Disassembling the Scooter Procedure TransportTransporting the Scooter Figures 1 Transport Detail B Models Built with Delta Tillers Transporting the Scooter for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Transport Procedure Cable Side View Steps 8 and 9 for ALL Models Except ZOOM-3 Disassembled ViewALL Models Except ZOOM-3 REMOVING/INSTALLING the Front Basket Figure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT PartsProcedure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts REMOVING/INSTALLING the Floor Basket Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Positioning Strap FigureOPTIONS/REPLACEMENT Parts Procedure OPTIONS/REPLACEMENT REMOVING/INSTALLING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING the Safety Flag Figure Parts ANTI-TIPPER Wheel Assembly ANTI-TIPPER Wheels Replacing Seat Lever Figure Replacing Seat Lever Models Lynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4 Figure Replacing Tiller Angle Adjustment Lever FigureReplacing Headlight Lightbulbs Lynx LX-3 and Panther LX-4 Detail a Back View of Headlight Assembly Model Panther MX-4 Figure Replacing ON-BOARD Battery Charger Figure Replacing ON-BOARD Battery Charger Invacare Scooters Part No Rev F Limited Warranty Limited W Arranty One InvacareWay