Shoprider UL8W36 manual Battery/ Charging Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

The Self-Help Guide (Table 1) is intended to assist in the location of a fault that may occur in a certain part of the Powerchair.

If after checking the fault from the table below and the fault is still showing, do not use the Powerchair. Turn off the power and consult your provider immediately.

	Table 1
BATTERY
GAUGE FAULT	POSSIBLE VSI-50 FAULT
CODE
10 Bars flash	Battery voltage is too high, check the battery connections.
	Call your Shoprider Provider
9 Bars flash	Solenoid brake fault. Check drive/freewheel levers.
8 Bars flash	Possible controller fault. Check controller connector. Call
	your Shoprider Provider.
7 Bars flash	Possible joystick fault. Be sure joystick is at center when
	controller is turned on. Call your Shoprider Provider.
6 Bars flash	Battery charger connected. Unplug charger.
5 Bars flash	Right-hand motor wiring fault. Check connections. Call
	your Shoprider Provider.
4 Bars flash	Right-hand motor disconnected. Check connections. Call
	your Shoprider Provider.
3 Bars flash	Left-hand motor wiring fault. Check connections. Call your
	Shoprider Provider.
2 Bars flash	Left-hand motor disconnected. Check connections. Call
	your Shoprider Provider.
1 Bar flash	Low battery voltage. Charge batteries immediately. Do not
	drive Powerchair until batteries are completely charged!

Battery/ Charging Troubleshooting

If the charger indicator light goes to green within a few minutes after being plug in and doesn’t charge the batteries the batteries may be over discharged and may require additional service or replacement. Contact your provider for assistance.

If the charger indicator light goes immediately to green when plugged in to charge, the problem is likely a blown fuse popped circuit breaker or similar. Contact your provider for assistance.

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