SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING
DO NOT leave the wheelchair unattended while performing this procedure -
otherwise damage to wheelchair and/or property may occur.
NOTE: This procedure MUST be performed with little or no load on the motor.
iii. Put the wheelchair on blocks so that the drive wheels do not contact the
ground.
NOTE: For STEPS iv and vi, use a rubber band to hold the driver control in the direction
needed or program the chair for latched driving. Refer to the electronics manual for latched
programming instructions.
iv. Run the motors forward for one hour.
v. Turn motors off and allow 30 minutes for motors to cool off.
vi. Run the motors in reverse for one hour.
vii. When process is complete, remove wheelchair from blocks and test drive the
wheelchair.
NOTE: If wheelchair still does not perform properly, call Invacare Technical Service at
1-800-832-4707.
FIGURE 3.3
Motor Brush Inspection and/or Replacement
Side View
DETAIL “A”
Motor
DETAIL “B”
4 Pole Motor
Top of Motor Brush
with Spring and
Shunt Wire
Brush Cap
Brush
Holder
Motor Brush Cap
Bottom View
Motor Brush Cap
NOTE: 4 Pole Motor Shown. 2 Pole
Motor follows same assembly pattern.