Diagnosing Problems With Electric Actuators - Invacare Tornado Service Manual

6.1.2

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
18
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
SOLUTION REFERENCE
See "Replacing
• Replace
components of the ACS or
the
Shark electronics" on page
CLAM
28
See "Checking the cables"
• Check
on page 37
that the
cable is
not
disconne
cted or
damaged
. If
necessar
y,
replace
the cable
See "Testing an actuator
• Test the
motor" on page 40
actuator
See "Replacing the
•
Exchang
remote" on page 39
e the
remote
on the
wheelcha
ir for a
different
one to
eliminate
the
possibilit
y that the
remote
may be
the
cause.