Invacare PHOENIX PLUS, Service Manual

Page 1: ...PHOENIX PLUS SERVICE GUIDE PART NO 1420254...

Page 2: ...t are maintainable and the relevant procedures 3 The Wheelchair is manufactured by INVACARE Ltd South Road Bridgend Industrial Estate Bridgend Mid Glamorgan CF31 3PY SALES TEL NO 01656 647327 TECHNICA...

Page 3: ...eners i e bolts Nyloc nuts and any fastener showing damage MUST be renewed In the event of repairing a crash damaged Vehicle we strongly advise you contact INVACARE TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT befor...

Page 4: ...or Wheel Fork 3 Rear Wheel Tyres 6 Footrest 8 Mechanical Brake 9 Batteries Charger 10 Motor Assembly 13 Gearbox Assembly 15 Controller with Integral Joystick Remote DL 40 17 What to do in the event of...

Page 5: ...1 Combination Spanner 19mm 1 Socket Wrench Shallow 19mm 1 Phillips Screwdriver No 1 1 Flat Bladed Screwdriver No 1 1 Nylon Mallet 1 Torque Wrench 1 Allen Key 6mm 1 Allen Key 5mm 1 Allen Key 3mm 1 Alle...

Page 6: ...lace if necessary STEP 3 Check for corrosion or paint damage to the bracketry and replace affected parts where necessary DISMANTLING STEP 1 Remove the handknob by rotating it anti clockwise Pull out t...

Page 7: ...n paying attention to the adjustment features within the tension adjustable back upholstery STEP 2 Check that all stitches are in good condition STEP 3 Check that all screws and washers are tight and...

Page 8: ...are not buckled or physically damaged Replace if required STEP 2 Check that the wheel bearings run freely without excessive play STEP 3 Check that the castor wheel and fork nuts are tight STEP 4 Chec...

Page 9: ...ng STEP 5 To remove the castor wheels undo the axle nut with a 13mm spanner using a second spanner at the other end of the axle to lock against rotation Remove the axle bolt and remove the wheel from...

Page 10: ...n the floor remove the battery boxes first b Raise castor wheel towards ceiling then gently push downward to either side The wheel and fork should freely rotate down and hang straight towards the floo...

Page 11: ...rewdriver DISMANTLING ALLOY TYPE WHEELS INSPECTION STEP 1 Check wheel is not buckled or physically damaged Replace if required STEP2 Check tyres for wear and correct inflation both wheels should allow...

Page 12: ...g alignment of the keyway of the wheel centre to the key fitted to gearbox shaft Gently tap the wheel centre with a mallet until the threads can be seen inside the shaft STEP 2 Fit the wheel bolt ensu...

Page 13: ...clamping and adjustment bolt STEP 3 Check the footrest for damage STEP 4 Check for damage and distortion to the footrest hanger paying particular attention to the securing tabs that clamp the extensi...

Page 14: ...eck that the brake shoe is positioned correctly to provide maximum surface area contact on the tyre tread and gives the positive brake hold apx 10 11 gap between tyre and brake shoe DISMANTLING STEP 1...

Page 15: ...10 40 Ah Sonnenschien Battery Not shown 11 Power Socket not shown 12 Power Lead Plug not shown 13 Battery Terminal Cover RH Not Shown 14 Battery Terminal Cover LH Not Shown 15 Battery Chargers Tools...

Page 16: ...age must be shown above 8v each If not the batteries must be removed and charged with an unregulated charger until the voltage reaches 9v Re connect the batteries and charge through a complete charge...

Page 17: ...ysical damage STEP 2 Check the input and output leads and plugs for damage cuts and wear STEP 3 Check that the charging charge complete and power on lamps are operating correctly STEP 4 With an ammete...

Page 18: ...resistance should read 50ohms 80 ohms STEP 4 Check all joints for bad connection cracked or dry solder joints and oxidation STEP 5 Check that all the brushes can move freely in the brush guides with...

Page 19: ...brake fixing screws and remove the brake STEP 3 Remove the brush feeder wire termination screws release the brush springs and remove the brushes To reassemble reverse the steps 1 to 4 taking care not...

Page 20: ...Key Pliers Vice Spanner 8mm Spanner INSPECTION STEP 1 Check casing for cracks or damage or leakages STEP 2 Check Gearbox for noises gears and bearings STEP 3 Check the declutching lever and mechanism...

Page 21: ...r and punch separate the two halves STEP 4 To detach the gearbox from the motor degrease the gearbox remove the four fixing screws with an 8mm spanner taking care not to deface or damage any gear teet...

Page 22: ...fe by sliding it down between the small gap at the knob Using a No1 Philips Screw Driver loosen off the fixing screw The knob can then be removed Turn the potentiometer shaft fully clockwise re fit th...

Page 23: ...s connected to the built in charger socket THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR The three colour Battery Gauge gives an indication of the amount of charge in the batteries The display also provides an on o...

Page 24: ...or a motor stalled or joystick out of neutral time out fault and displayed by flashing all LED s the number of times give by the fault code The flash sequence one to seven is following by a long of pe...

Page 25: ...gOhms the motor is probably faulty If the motor seems OK sometimes and not others when rotated then the motors brushes may be touching the housing as the commutator is rotated N B Due to limitations o...

Page 26: ...t and right hubs turn 8 The battery Gauge is on and control box is 1 Check both free wheeling hubs are heard to click but chair does not move or engaged With the controller off push steering is errati...

Page 27: ...ndknob 12 Tee Bar 13 Bolt 14 Crossbar Link Arm 15 Crossbar Link Bracket 16 Seat Clamp Screw 17 Seat Guide 18 Nyloc Nut 19 Castor Socket Cap 20 Handknob 21 Armrest Bracket 22 Screw 23 Crossbar Washer 2...

Page 28: ...r assembly is not damaged pivot bolt should not be over tightened STEP 5 Check the paint or chrome finish for damage or peeling STEP 6 Check that the chair folds easily and that the crossbar pivots an...

Page 29: ...9 remembering to lubricate the inner bottom rail with a light grease prior to fitment Servicing Requirements We recommend that routine servicing be carried out at six monthly intervals The routine ser...

Page 30: ...and rear wheel axle bolts are tight c Ensure that all upholstery screws are present and tight Check surface of screw head for sharp edges Servicing Requirements 4 Batteries a Check batteries for any s...