Replacing The Carbon Brushes (Ssd Motor) - Invacare TDX-SP Service Manual

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Invacare - TDX-SP / TDX-SP N

8.19.6 Replacing the carbon brushes (SSD motor)

Note
Always replace all the carbon brushes on both motors.
WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The mobility device is very heavy. Injury hazard to hands and feet!
● You should seek help from a second person.
Requirements:
● 5 mm Allen key
● 6mm Allen key
● 10 mm socket spanner
● 19 mm socket spanner
● Screwdriver
● two long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Removing the carbon brushes:
● Switch the mobility aid off.
● Remove the drive wheels as described in Chapter 8.13.1.
● Disengage the motor (1) by setting the engaging lever to "Push".
Note
In the case of the SSD motor, you can unto the bolt (5) with a 10 mm socket spanner and then
turn the motor around so that you can access the rear carbon brushes more easily.
● Undo all four plastic caps (3) with a blade screwdriver and remove the caps.
● Pull the carbon brushes (4) a little out of the brush holder. Note the fixing position and location
of the carbon brushes.
Note
If the carbon brushes were checked but not replaced, you must know their exact fitting position.
Used carbon brushes need to the refitted exactly in the same position from which they were
taken in order to guarantee optimum contact to the collector.
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