Changing The Drive Motor; Removal - Permobil Trax Service Manual

Changing the drive motor

Removal

NB.
The right and left motors are fitted and
removed in the same way. Therefore, the
procedure is described only for the left motor.
When changing the left drive motor, it is
necessary, however, to loosen the extension
motor.
1. If the wheelchair is equipped with
electrical extension, it must be extended
to its outermost position. This applies
only when the left motor is to be changed.
2. Raise the seat to its highest position.
3. First switch the power off on the
manoeuvring panel's OFF button (0)
before switching the power off on the
main fuse/battery cut-out.
4. Remove the cover. See page 7.
5. Block up the appropriate side of the
wheelchair.
6. Remove the rear wheel. See "Changing
the drive wheel", page 10.
7. Detach the electrical connections from
the interference suppression card.
Detach the electrical connections for the
magnetic brake. See the centre figure to
the right.
8. Unscrew the electronics, which are held
in place by three screws. See page 42.
9. then from the clamp of the magnetic
brake. See the figure to the right.
Main fuse/battery cut-out
Interference
suppression card
Cable connections (left motor)
Brake release wire
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Changing the drive motor
Magnetic brake
connection