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SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Part No 1134839 29 Power Tiger™
Checking Battery Charge Level
The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
Battery indicator flashes the charge
level is low - immediately after
recharge.
Battery failure.
Malfunctioning battery charger.
Electrical malfunction.
Check batteries for shorted cell.
Replace if necessary.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Battery indicator flashes the charge
level is low - too soon after being
recharged.
Batteries not charged.
Weak batteries.
Have charger checked.
Replace batteries if necessary. Contact
Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Motor “chatters” or runs irregular. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Joystick erratic or does not respond
as desired.
Damaged motor coupling.
Electrical malfunction.
Controller programmed
improperly.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Contact Dealer/Invacare to have
controller reprogrammed.
Wheelchair does not respond to
commands.
Poor battery terminal
connection.
Have terminals cleaned.
Power indicator Off - even after
recharging.
Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
DON’T DO
Don’t perform any installation or maintenance
without first reading this manual.
Read and understand this manual and any service
information that accompanies a battery and charger before
operating the wheelchair.
Don’t perform installation or maintenance of
batteries in an area that could be damaged by
battery spills.
Move the wheelchair to a work area before cleaning
terminals, or opening battery box.
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 or 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.
Don’t tip or tilt batteries. Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery.
Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools. Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if
necessary.
Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers. Use only a gel charger for a gel battery.
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS