Invacare 1125078 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 9—MOTORS
At’m and At’m QT 56 Part No. 1125078
SECTION 9—MOTORS
ƽ WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that on/off switch
on the joystick is in the off position.
Engaging/Disengaging the Motors
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the wheelchair without the motor
engagement handles in the engaged (horizontal) position with the motor turned off.
DO NOT engage or disengage the motors until the power is off.
Push the motor engagement handles all the way down to engage the motors.
Engaging/Disengaging the motor allows free-wheeling the wheelchair or operating it by
a joystick. Free-wheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.1.
1. Locate the motor engagement handle on one motor.
CAUTION
If the motor engagement handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction, the
motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced.
2. Perform one of the following:
To Engage - Push the motor engagement handle all the way down (to the
horizontal position) towards the front of the wheelchair.
To Disengage - Pull up the motor engagement handle (to the vertical position).
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 to engage/disengage the other motor.
FIGURE 9.1 Engaging/Disengaging the Motors
DETAIL “A” - MOTOR ENGAGED
DETAIL “B” - MOTOR DISENGAGED
Motor Engagement Handle
in Engaged Position
Motor Engagement Handle
in Disengaged Position
Wheel
Wheel