Diagnosing Problems With Electric Actuators - Invacare Dragon Service Manual

6.2.2

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
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 the
Replace the
Shark Electronics" on
CLAM
page 31
• See "Checking the
Check that
the cable is cables" on page 39
not
disconnected
or damaged.
If necessary,
replace the
cable
•
See "Testing an actuator
Test the
motor" on page 56
actuator
•
See "Replacing the
Exchange
Shark Remote" on page
the remote
on the
41
wheelchair
for a different
one to
eliminate the
possibility
that the
remote may
be the cause.
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