Section 9-Motors; Engaging/Disengaging The Motors - Invacare At'm Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 9—MOTORS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that on/off switch
on the joystick is in the off position.

ENGAGING/DISENGAGING THE MOTORS

DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out off the wheelchair without the motor
engagement handles in the engaged (horizontal) position.
DO NOT engage or disengage the motors until the power is off.
Push the motor engagement handles all the way down to engage the motors.
Engaging/Disengaging the motor allows free-wheeling the wheelchair or operating it by
a joystick. Free-wheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.
1. Locate the motor engagement handle on one (1) motor.
If the motor engagement handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction, the
motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. To Engage - Push the motor engagement handle all the way down (to the
horizontal position) towards the front of the wheelchair.
B. To Disengage - Pull up the motor engagement handle (to the vertical position).
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for to engage/disengage the other motor.
DETAIL "A" - MOTOR ENGAGED
Wheel
FIGURE 9.1 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING THE MOTORS
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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Motor Engagement Handle
in Engaged Position
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SECTION 9—MOTORS
DETAIL "B" - MOTOR DISENGAGED
Motor Engagement Handle
in Disengaged Position
Wheel
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