Invacare P9000XDT1818 Owners Manual - Page 27

SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Wheelchair does not respond to commands. Power on, battery indicator flashes. Only one drive wheel turns. Joystick erratic or does not respond as desired. Wheelchair does not respond to commands. Power indicator off - even after recharging. PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS One or both clutches disen- Engage motor locks/clutches. gaged. Electrical malfunction. One clutch is disengaged. Electrical malfunction. Controller programmed improperly. Poor battery terminal connection. Electrical malfunction. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Engage clutch. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Reprogram controller. Contact dealer/Invacare for service. Clean terminals. Contact dealer/Invacare. NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the Electronics Manual (P/N 1110532) supplied with each wheelchair. Checking Battery Charge Level DON'T Don't perform any installation or maintenance without first reading this manual. DO Read and understand this manual and any service information that accompanies a battery and charger before operating the wheelchair. Don't make it a habit to discharge batteries to the lowest level. Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge level and extend battery life. Don't use randomly chosen batteries/chargers. Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a battery or charger. Don't put new batteries into service before charging. Fully charge a new battery before using. Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery. Don't tip or tilt batteries. Don't tap on clamps or terminals with tools. Push battery clamps onto terminals. Spread clamps wider if necessary. Don't mismatch your battery and chargers. Don't use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL or sealed battery and a regular charger for regular batteries. Part No. 1118386 27 P9000™ XDT