Diagnosing Problems With Electric Actuators - Invacare Tornado Service Manual

Service Manual
5.1.2

Diagnosing problems with electric actuators

In case an electric actuator will not function, identify the source of the problem using the following
table:
PROBLEM
Electric
Actuator
does not
function
As at: 19.03.2004
OTHER POSSIBLE
SYMPTOMS CAUSE
Remote CLAM is
displays a defective
flashing "E",
status diode on
the CLAM does
not go out,
even if the
remote is
switched off or
disconnected
None Cable may
be
disconnected
or damaged
Electric
actuator may
be defective
Remote may
be defective
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SOLUTION REFERENCE
• Replace the
See "Replacing
components of the ACS or
CLAM
Shark electronics" on page
27
• Check that
See "Checking the cables"
on page 36
the cable is
not
disconnected
or damaged. If
necessary,
replace the
cable
• Test the
See "Testing an actuator
motor" on page 39
actuator
• Exchange
See "Replacing the
remote" on page 38
the remote on
the wheelchair
for a different
one to
eliminate the
possibility that
the remote
may be the
cause.
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