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SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
TDX® SC TDX® Spree 32 Part No 1149267
Checking Battery Charge Level
Thefollowing“Do’s”and“Don’ts”areprovidedforyourconvenienceandsafety.
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. Refer to
Replacing the Batteries
on page 65.
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.
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