Permobil M300 Service Manual page 71

Troubleshooting VR2
The following troubleshooting guide describes a number of faults and events which may occur when
you use your wheelchair, together with suggested remedies. Note that this guide cannot describe all the
problems and events which may occur and you should always contact your service contact or Permobil
in case of doubt.
EVENT
The wheelchair will not start.
The wheelchair cannot be
driven.
The battery voltage indicator
on the control panel is
flashing rapidly and the
wheelchair will not run.
The wheelchair stops while
being driven.
The wheelchair can only be
driven at reduced speed.
The wheelchair cannot be
charged.
The wheelchair "switches
itself off" after a certain period mode has been activated.
of inactivity.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Batteries discharged.
The cable connection to the
control panel has come loose. panel.
Main fuse blown.
Battery charger connected.
Brake release activated.
The wheelchair is locked.
Electronics fault.
The cable connection to the
control panel has come loose
Seat lift raised too high.
Main fuse blown.
The electronics' energy-saving Switch the wheelchair on again
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Troubleshooting
REMEDY
Charge the batteries.
Insert the cable in the control
Check possible causes carefully
before resetting/replacing the
main fuse. See page 50.
Stop charging and disconnect
the charging cable from the
wheelchair's charging socket.
Reset the brake release.
Unlock the wheelchair.
See user manual.
See pages 72–73.
Insert the cable in the control
panel.
Lower seat lift.
Check possible causes carefully
before resetting/replacing the
charging fuse. See page 50.
using the start key on the control
panel.