Invacare Lynx L-4 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Part No. 1143205 23 Lynx™L-3 & Lynx L-4
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Limited Driving Distance. Battery not charged long enough.
Batteries weak, won’t hold
charge.
Charge batteries overnight or ensure eight
hours of charge between use.
Replace batteries. Refer to Removing/
Installing the Battery Box on page 38.
Batteries not Charging. Charger not working.
Battery connections loose.
No current at wall outlet.
Bad connection on charger,
charger cable, plug or internal
wiring problem.
Replace charger. Contact Dealer or a
qualified technician.
Check all connections. Secure connections.
Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery
Box on page 38.
Switch another wall outlet.
Replace charger or internal repairs
required. Contact Dealer or a qualified
technician.
Batteries draw excessive
current when charging.
Battery failure. Replace batteries. Refer to Removing/
Installing the Battery Box on page 38.
Battery indicator shows the
charge level is low - too
Soon after being recharged.
Charger not working.
Weak batteries.
Have charger checked. Service or replace
the charger. Contact Dealer or a qualified
technician.
Replace batteries. Refer to Removing/
Installing the Battery Box on page 38.
Scooter will not drive. Brake release lever disengaged.
Batteries require charging.
Key not fully plugged in.
Charger plugged in.
Circuit breaker tripped.
Fuse blown in battery box.
Soft stop engaged. If key is turned
off while driving, the scooter
holds power for 1.5 seconds
slowly decelerating to a stop.
Battery connections loose.
Engage brake release lever. Refer to
Engaging/Disengaging the Brake Release
Lever on page 29.
Charge batteries. Refer to Charging the
Batteries on page 41.
Ensure key is inserted fully into keyswitch.
Unplug charger from scooter.
Reset breaker. Refer to Resetting the
Circuit Breaker on page 25. If breaker trips
again, it may indicate need for internal
repairs. Contact Dealer or a qualified
technician.
Contact Dealer or qualified technician.
With key in the off position, wait for 30
seconds and turn key to the on position.
Check all connections. Secure connections.
Refer to Removing/Installing the Battery
Box on page 38.