Replacing Carbon Brushes; Replacing Drive Wheel Hub - Invacare Bora XTR Series Service Manual

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Installing motor/gearbox coupling
1.
Place new clutch (7) on the motor axle. Pay attention to the
position of the groove.
2.
Position locking ring (5) on motor (4) or gearbox (1).
3.
Carefully insert motor into gearbox. Pay attention to the position
of the groove in the axle of the gearbox. If necessary, rotate
motor and gearbox to correct position.
4.
Insert carriage bolt through locking ring. Do not forget spacer
sleeve (2)!
5.
Install washer and self-locking nut.
6.
Do not tighten self-locking nut completely, as motor orientation
must be adjusted during installation.
7.
Install motor / gearbox unit (see 5.6.3 Replacing motor/ gearbox
unit, page 17).

5.6.6 Replacing carbon brushes

The mobility device can be equipped with 2- or 4-pole
motors. Always replace all carbon brushes on both motors
at the same time. Use only the same type of carbon brushes.
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing to hands and feet by the weight
of mobility device
– Pay attention to hand and feet.
– Use proper lifting techniques.
Tools:
6 mm Allen key
10 mm socket wrench
Blade screwdriver
Two oblong wooden blocks, at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Removing carbon brushes
1.
Switch mobility device off.
2.
Remove drive wheels (see 5.7.1 Replacing drive wheel, page 20).
3.
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4.
Disengage motor (1) by setting engaging lever to "Push".
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.
5.
Loosen and remove all four plastic caps (3) using a blade
screwdriver.
6.
Note fixing position and location of the carbon brushes.
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.
7.
Make a marking on motor and carbon brushes in order to
guarantee correct refitting.
8.
Remove carbon brushes completely from mounting (2).
9.
Check carbon brush and spring for level of wear, broken
components or discolouration.
Installing carbon brushes
1.
Depending on the condition of brush and spring: - either replace
brushes in exactly the same position from which they were taken
or - fit new brushes.
2.
Refit plastic caps and tighten them firmly.
3.
Turn motor round in position so that engaging lever can be set
both to "Push" and "Travel" position.
4.
Retighten bolt (5) fingertight.
5.
Refit drive wheels (see 5.7.1 Replacing drive wheel, page 20).
The following procedure is necessary to run the
carbon brushes in after replacement and thus guarantee
maximum performance.
CAUTION!
Risk of accidents
Hazards to workers, surroundings and mobility
device
– Do not leave the mobility device unattended
during the following procedure.
– Make sure that both drive wheels are raised and
can not touch the ground.
– Secure area.
6.
Lift mobility device up on one side and get a second person to
place a wooden block around 14 cm high underneath it so that
drive wheel is suspended freely.
7.
Repeat this on the other side of mobility device.
8.
Allow motors to run for an hour in forward direction.
9.
Allow motors to cool down for 30 minutes.
10. Allow motors to run for an hour in reverse direction.
11. Lift mobility device off wooden blocks.

5.6.7 Replacing drive wheel hub

CAUTION!
Risk of material damage
Collisions can be caused if the adjusting washers are
removed during fitting work to the drive wheels.
– Adjusting washers are often fitted between the drive
shaft and the wheel hub to even out tolerances. If
these adjusting washers are removed and not replaced
again, collisions can be caused.
– Always replace the adjusting washers exactly as they
were before you started dismantling.
Tools:
Torque wrench with 19 mm socket spanner
Blade screwdriver
Mounting kit
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