Wheelchairs With Manual Tilt Option; Checking Battery Charge Level - Invacare Pronto M71 Jr. with SureStep Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SYMPTOM
Battery indicator flashes the charge
level is low - too soon after being
recharged.
Motor "chatters" or runs irregular.
Joystick erratic or does not respond
as desired.
Wheelchair does not respond to
commands.
Power indicator Off - even after
recharging.

Wheelchairs with Manual Tilt Option

SYMPTOM
Wheelchair Power ON
but does not drive.

Checking Battery Charge Level

The following "Do's" and "Don'ts" are provided for your convenience and safety.
DON'T
Don't perform any installation or maintenance
without first reading this manual.
Don't perform installation or maintenance of bat-
teries in an area that could be damaged by battery
spills.
Don't make it a habit to discharge batteries to the
lowest level.
Don't use randomly chosen batteries or chargers.
Don't put new batteries into service before charg-
ing.
Don't tip or tilt batteries.
Don't tap on clamps and terminals with tools.
Don't mismatch your battery and chargers.
Part No 1122147
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
Batteries not charged.
Weak batteries.
Electrical malfunction.
Damaged motor coupling.
Electrical malfunction.
Controller programmed
improperly.
Poor battery terminal
connection.
Electrical malfunction.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Seat tilted beyond drive
lock-out angle (20°).
Read and understand this manual and any service information
that accompanies a battery and charger before operating the
wheelchair.
Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning termi-
nals, or opening battery box.
Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge
level and extend battery life.
Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a bat-
tery or charger.
Fully charge a new battery before using.
Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery.
Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if
necessary.
Use ONLY a gel charger for a gel battery.
Have charger checked.
Replace batteries if necessary. Contact
Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare to have
controller reprogrammed.
Have terminals cleaned.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
SOLUTIONS
Return to neutral position (upright).
Contact Invacare/Dealer for service if this does not solve
the problem.
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