SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

Battery indicator flashes the charge

Battery failure.

Check batteries for shorted cell.

level is low - immediately after

 

Replace if necessary.

recharge.

 

 

 

Malfunctioning battery charger.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

 

 

Battery indicator flashes the charge

Batteries not charged.

Have charger checked.

level is low - too soon after being

 

 

recharged.

Weak batteries.

Replace batteries if necessary. Contact

 

 

Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

 

 

Motor “chatters” or runs irregular.

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

 

 

Joystick erratic or does not respond

Damaged motor coupling.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

as desired.

 

 

 

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

 

Controller programmed

Contact Dealer/Invacare to have

 

improperly.

controller reprogrammed.

 

 

 

Wheelchair does not respond to

Poor battery terminal

Have terminals cleaned.

commands.

connection.

 

 

 

 

Power indicator Off - even after

Electrical malfunction.

Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.

recharging.

 

 

 

 

 

Checking Battery Charge Level

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

DON’T

DO

 

 

Don’t perform any installation or maintenance

Read and understand this manual and any service

without first reading this manual.

information that accompanies a battery and charger before

 

operating the wheelchair.

 

 

Don’t perform installation or maintenance of

Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning

batteries in an area that could be damaged by

terminals, or opening battery box.

battery spills.

 

 

 

Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to

Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge

the lowest level.

level and extend battery life.

 

 

Don’t use randomly chosen batteries or chargers.

Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a

 

battery or charger.

 

 

Don’t put new batteries into service before

Fully charge a new battery before using.

charging.

 

 

 

Don’t tip or tilt batteries.

Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery.

 

 

Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools.

Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if

 

necessary.

 

 

Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers.

Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery.

 

 

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Invacare Pronto M91 Base manual Checking Battery Charge Level, Don’T