SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Additional Troubleshooting Information for M61 Wheelchairs

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

Wheelchair slows or stops

Elevating seat is elevated.

Return seat to its lowest position. Refer to

while driving and the Seat

 

Elevating the Seat on page 31.

Function 1 indicator is lit.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®

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Invacare Pronto M61 manual Checking Battery Charge Level, Additional Troubleshooting Information for M61 Wheelchairs, Don’T