Pride Mobility INFMANU1208 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that
may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because
the batteries are not fully charged, or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge.
What if all the systems on my Celebrity seem to be dead?
n Make certain that the key is fully inserted in the key switch.
n Check that the batteries are fully charged. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
n Push in the reset button to reset the main circuit breaker. See V. Your Celebrity.
n Make certain that both battery harnesses are firmly connected to the electronic controller assembly and to the
battery terminals. See IX. Disassembly and Assembly.
n Make sure that the front-to-rear harnessconnector is firmly connected. See IX. Disassembly and Assembly.
What if the motor runs but my Celebrity does not move?
n Your Celebrity was probably left in manual freewheel mode.
n When the freewheel lever is pulled up, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the transaxle is cut.
n Push down the freewheel lever to restore normal operation to your Celebrity. See V. Your Celebrity.
What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? See V. Your Celebrity.
n Charge the Celebritys batteries more frequently. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
n If the problem continues, have both of your Celebritys batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Mobility
Products Corporation Provider.
n Or, battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores.
n Follow the directions supplied with the load tester.
n See VI. Batteries and Charging or Section IV. Specifications for information about your Celebritys
battery type.
What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press my
Celebritys throttle control lever? See V. Your Celebrity.
n Fully charge your Celebritys batteries. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
n Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery.
n Or, see the previous troubleshooting question for load testing the batteries yourself.
If you experience any problems with your Celebrity that you are not able to solve, immediately contact your
authorized Pride Provider for information, maintenance, and service.
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING