Trouble Shooting And Specification - Drive Medical Sunfire General Owner's Manual

8 . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D S P E C I F I C AT I O N
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Limited driving distance Batteries not fully charged.
Batteries not charging.
Batteries draw excessive
current when charging.
Charge indicator shows
low charge
Level immediately after
charging.
Battery indicator flashes
the charge level is
low-too soon after being
recharged.
Wheel chair will not
drive
Motor "chatter" or runs
irregularly.
Joystick erratic or does
not respond as resired.
Only one (1) rear wheel
turns.
Probable cause
Batteries weak won't hold charge.
Charger not working
Battery connections loose.
No current at wall outlet.
Bad connection on charger, charger
cable, plug or internal wiring
problem.
Battery failure.
Batteries weak won't hold charge.
Electrical malfunction.
Charger not operating.
Have charger checked.
Weak batteries.
Motor release levers disengaged.
Battery require charging.
Charger plugged in.
Circuit breaker tripped.
Electrical malfunction.
Electrical malfunction.
Controller programmed improperly.
Electrical malfunction.
One (1) motor release lever is
engaged.
Charge batteries overnight or ensure 10 hours
of charge between uses. Make sure setting on
charger is correct.
Replace batteries
Replace charger.
Check all connections. Secure connections.
Switch to another wall outlet.
Replace charger or internal repairs required.
Contact dealer.
Replace batteries
Replace battery
Contact dealer
Replace charger
Service or replace charger.
Contact dealer
Replace batteries
Engage motor release levers.
Charge batteries. Make sure setting on charger
is correct.
Unplug charger from wall outlet.
Reset breaker. If breaker trips again, it may
indicate need for internal repairs.
Contact dealer.
Contact dealer
Contact dealer
Contact dealer
Contact dealer
Disengage motor release lever.
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Solution