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PHOENIX PLUS SERVICE GUIDE PART NO: 1420254...
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2) The manual includes detailing assemblies that are maintainable and the relevant procedures. 3) The Wheelchair is manufactured by: INVACARE Ltd South Road Bridgend Industrial Estate Bridgend...
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Ltd. ALL fasteners i.e. bolts, Nyloc nuts, and any fastener showing damage MUST be renewed. In the event of repairing a crash damaged Vehicle we strongly advise you contact INVACARE TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT before proceeding with repairs. Failure to comply with the above absolves INVACARE Ltd of liability.
CONTENTS Page - Armrests - Upholstery and Back Seat Cloth - Castor Wheel & Fork - Rear Wheel & Tyres - Footrest - Mechanical Brake - Batteries & Charger - Motor Assembly - Gearbox Assembly - Controller with Integral Joystick Remote (DL. 40) - What to do in the event of a fault - Troubleshooting - Diagnostics...
TOOLS REQUIRED THE FOLLOWING LIST DETAILS THE BASIC TOOLS REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE MAINTENANCE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS. 2 - Open End Spanner (13mm) 1 - Open End Spanner (11mm) 2 - Open End Spanner (10mm) 1 - Open End Spanner (8mm) 1 - 1/4"...
ARM REST PARTS: Armrest Pad Bracket Hand Knob Armrest Bracket Arm Upright Assembly Washer Screw Skirt Guard Screw (Allen) 10. Armpad Fixing Screws 11. Armrest Pad Tools Required: No1 Phillips Screwdriver Flat Headed Screwdriver 6mm Allen Key INTRODUCTION STEP 1 Check that the skirtguard is fixed and not physically damaged.
UPHOLSTERY AND BACK/SEAT CLOTH PARTS: One Piece Backrest Complete One Piece Backpost Taptite Screw Upholstery Washer Seat Upholstery 40cm High Back Upholstery Tools Required: No1 Phillips Screwdriver INTRODUCTION STEP 1 Check that the upholstery does not sag and is not unevenly stretched, torn or excessively worn, paying attention to the adjustment features within the tension adjustable back upholstery.
CASTOR WHEEL AND FORK DISMANTLING STEP 1 Remove castor socket cap with flat bladed screw driver, hold the lower fork stem nut secure with 19mm spanner and remove the upper fork stem nut. STEP 2 Gently tap the threaded end to the fork stem with a mallet taking care not to damage the threads.
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CASTOR WHEEL AND FORK TO RE-ASSEMBLE STEP 3 Locate fork stem nut on the threaded end of the stem and tighten with a 19mm spanner just enough to allow the fork to swivel freely. STEP 4 To check for correct tightness, preform the following test: a) Tip chair backwards and rest the push handles on the floor (remove the battery boxes first).
REAR WHEEL AND TYRES PARTS: Tyre Inner Tube Outer Rim Inner Rim Socket Head Cap Screw Washer Wheel Bolts Wheel Hub Tools Required: Allen Key 6mm Spanner 13mm Mallet Tyre Levers Pressure Gauge Pump Vice Talcum Powder Valve Remover Flat Bladed Screwdriver DISMANTLING ALLOY TYPE WHEELS INSPECTION...
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STEP 3 Deflate the tyre, locate, loosen and remove Socket Head Cap Screw securing the two halves of the Wheel Rims together. Important note: Ensure the tyre is fully deflated before attempting to separate to the two halves of the Wheel Rims. STEP 4 Remove the tyre and tube.
MECHANICAL HAND BRAKE PARTS: Brake Assembly Complete Brake Shoe Brake clamp bracket Brake fixing nut Rubber tip Brake lever mechanism Tools Required: Spanner 10mm No1 Philips screwdriver INSPECTION STEP 1 Check that the brake mechanism has no excessive looseness, is not worn or damaged. STEP 2 Check that the brake shoe is positioned correctly to provide maximum surface area contact on the tyre tread, and gives the positive brake hold (apx 10-11 gap between tyre and brake...
BATTERIES AND CHARGER PARTS: Rear Battery Box (Battery not shown) Front Battery (Battery not shown) Battery Cradle Power Lead (not shown) Battery Box Lid - Front Moulding Battery Box Lid - Rear Moulding Connector Plug Plug Cover 40 Amp Circuit Breaker 10.
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STEP 2 Measure the battery voltages, the values must be the same +/- 0.2v. If not replace the batteries. STEP 3 For the battery charger operate, the battery voltage must be shown above 8v each. If not the batteries must be removed and charged with an unregulated charger until the voltage reaches 9v.
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BATTERIES AND CHARGER DISMANTLING - BATTERIES STEP 1 Unplug the battery lead, disconnect the battery box from the connecting plug, lift off the battery cradle and remove the battery cradle from the mounting bars. STEP 2 Remove the battery boxes/battery box from cradle. STEP 3 Unclip the battery box lids, with a 10mm spanner, undo the battery terminals and remove the batteries from the cases.
MOTOR ASSEMBLY PARTS: Electro-Magnetic Brake Brush Motor Plug Motor Complete Commutator Motor End Cap Tools Required: No1 Phillips Screwdriver Flat Headed Screwdriver Soldering Iron Multi Meter 3mm Allen Key INSPECTION STEP 1 Check motor assembly for damage. STEP 2 Set multimeter to continuity test. STEP 3 Test continuity of motor leads and electro-magnetic brake leads (motor - lead shows in diagram).
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MOTOR ASSEMBLY STEP 9 Visually inspect the commutator for carbon deposits and remove with a soft brush. NOTE: ENSURE ALL THE SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUTATOR ARE NOT BRIDGED WITH CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS (I.E. CARBON OR COPPER). DISMANTLING STEP 1 Remove the motor end via the two phillips screws. STEP 2 Remove the two/three electro magnetic brake fixing screws and remove the brake.
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PARTS: Motor Gearbox Clamp Nut Gearbox Gasket Declutching Lever Lower Declutching Lever Upper Gearbox Lid Screw Motor Gearbox Clamp Screw Lid to Gearbox Screw Clamp Tools Required: 5mm Allen Key Pin Hammer Punch 3mm Allen Key Pliers Vice Spanner 8mm Spanner INSPECTION...
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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY DISMANTLING STEP 2 Unplug the motor from the main control box. Loosen and remove the six gearbox lid securing screws. The lower half of the gearbox will now detach from the top half, whilst still attached to the side frame of the chair. STEP 3 To dismantle the declutching lever upper and lower parts, remove the allen screw and knock out the fixing pin using a pin hammer and punch, separate the two halves.
CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL JOYSTICK REMOTE (DL,40) Tools PARTS: No 1 Philips Screw Driver DL40 Controller 5. Harness No 2 Philips Screw Driver Joystick Knob 6. Support Bracket Speed Control METHOD OF REMOVAL Fixing Screw STEP 1 Disconnect motor and battery feed wires.
- Digital motor control - Built-in diagnostics with fault display and fault logging - Complies with ISO7176, part 14 when correctly installed - Load compensation (described below) SAFETY AND PROTECTION FEATURES The DL has the following safety and protection features: - Soft top or controlled speed reduction to a stop if a fault is detected or the controller switched off - Protected against external faults such as reverse battery connection, overloaded motors or...
Batteries will not accept charge Possible charger fault Is the charger fuse blown? (screw cap on the rear of the controller) DIAGNOSTICS THE DL.40 CONTROLLER HAS FULL ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS, WHICH WILL IN THE EVENT OF A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION , IDENTIFY FAULTS QUICKLY AND EASILY. Diagnostic information is provided to enable a fault in the system to be identified and localised to a major component: eg: motor.
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PROBLEM CHECK/ACTION 3. Left Motor (or connection) fault 1. Check the left and right motor/park brake connectors are securely plugged 2. Check the contacts in the left and right motor connectors for corrosion or damage 3. Check the left and right motors using a ohmmeter disconnect the motors and measure the motor resistances at the motor resistances at the motor...
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PROBLEM CHECK/ACTION 6. Controller fault 1. Disconnect both motors (and park brakes). Turn the controller off and on leaving the joystick in neutral. If a controller fault is still indicated then the controller fault is confirmed 2. Disconnect both motors (and park brakes).
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Tools Required: No1 Phillips Screwdriver Flat Bladed Screwdriver 8mm Spanner 13mm Spanner 4mm Allen Key INSPECTION STEP 1 Check all tubing for misalignment, damage or bending of the frame or crossbar assembly. STEP 2 Check that no misalignment is present at the castor mount area (castor fork and socket). STEP 3 Check all brazed/welded joints for fractures or damage.
STEP 5 Loosen and detach the top crossbar link assembly using 11mm spanner and 4mm allen key (see diagram on page 24). STEP 6 Remove the bottom rail screws and nuts with a Philips No1 screwdriver and an 11mm spanner. STEP 7 Remove the side frame from the crossbar assembly (see page 24) STEP 8...
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d) Check joystick lead and plug ends for signs of cracks, wear or physical damage. e) Check, status LED on side of controller is on (Stable). f) Check diagnostics. To assure no faults present on systems. (Check On / Off lamp status, if flashing refer to diagnostics supplement on page 23/24 Chassis: a) Inspect all fixtures and fittings for tightness and integrity.