Invacare PANTHER LX-4 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Invacare Scooters 18 Part No. 1090132 Rev F
SAFETY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCEPROCEDURE 2
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SAFETY INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE
SYMPTOM
LIMITED DRIVING
DISTANCE.
BATTERIES NOT
CHARGING.
BATTERIES DRAW
EXCESSIVE CURRENT
WHEN CHARGING.
CHARGE INDICATOR
SHOWS LOW CHARGE
LEVEL IMMEDIATELY
AFTER CHARGING.
BATTERY INDICATOR
FLASHES THE CHARGE
LEVEL IS LOW - TOO
SOON AFTER BEING
RECHARGED.
SCOOTER WILL NOT
DRIVE.
MOTOR CHATTERS
OR RUNS
IRREGULARLY.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Batteries not charged long enough.
Batteries weak, won't hold charge.
Charger not working.
Battery Connections loose.
NO current at wall outlet.
BAD connection on Charger,
Charger Cable, Plug or Internal
Wiring problem.
Battery Failure.
Batteries weak, won't hold charge.
Charger not operating.
Have charger checked.
Weak batteries.
Brake-Release Lever disengaged.
Batteries require charging.
Key not fully plugged in.
Charger plugged in.
Circuit breaker tripped.
Soft stop is engaged.If key is turned
"OFF" while driving, the scooter
artificially holds power for 1.5 seconds
slowly decelerating unit to a stop.
Fuse is Blown.
Electrical malfunction.
SOLUTION
Charge batteries overnight or
ensure 8 hours of charge between
use times (PROCEDURE 4).
Replace Batteries
(PROCEDURE 4).
Replace Charger.
Check all connections. Secure
connections (PROCEDURE 4).
Switch to another wall outlet.
Replace Charger or internal
repairs required. Contact Dealer
or Invacare.
Replace Batteries
(PROCEDURE 4).
Replace Batteries
(PROCEDURE 4).
Replace Charger.
Service or replace charger.
Contact Dealer or Invacare.
Replace batteries (PROCEDURE
4).
Engage brake-release lever.
(procedure 3)
Charge batteries (PROCEDURE 4).
Ensure key is inserted fully into
power plug jack.
Unplug charger from scooter.
Reset breaker. If breaker trips
again, it may indicate need for
internal repairs. Contact Dealer
or Invacare.
With key in the "OFF" position,
wait 30 seconds and turn key to
"ON" position.
Replace Fuse (PROCEDURE 3).
Contact Dealer or Invacare.