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ALANTE DX/LT_SG_REVA_030112 

 

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                                              Table of Contents 

 
Nomenclature and Contact Information…………………………………………………………………...3 
ABOUT THE ALANTE DX/LT SERVICE GUIDE……………………………………..........................4 
Alante DX/LT Components……………………………………………………………………………..4-6 
The VR2 Controls.....................................................................................................................................7-8 
SCENARIO 1: Press the on/off button and the LED array does not light up (PG VR2).......................9-10  
SCENARIO 2: Batteries will not charge. (VR2 Charging Test)...........................................................10-11 
SCENARIO 3: Batteries will not charge. (Battery Box Charging Test)……………………………...11-12 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for (PG VR2)....................................................................................12-18

 

Step 1: Checking Battery Voltage..............................................................................................................12 
 

Step 2: Checking “Flash Codes”...........................................................................................................14-17 

Flash Code #1 - Low Battery Voltage

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Flash Code #2 - Left Motor Disconnected................................................................................................14 
Flash Code #3 - Left 

Motor Wiring Trip....................................................................................................15 

Flash Code #4 - Right Motor Disconnected...............................................................................................15 
Flash Code #5 - Right Motor Wiring Trip............................................................................................15-16 
Flash Code #6 - Charger Connected…......................................................................................................16 
Flash Code #7 - Possible Joystick Trip……..............................................................................................16 
Flash Code #8 - Possible Control System Trip..........................................................................................16 
Flash Code #9 - Solenoid Brake Trip…………....................................................................................16-17 

Flash Code #10 - High Battery Voltage.....................................................................................................17 

 
Step 3: Check for other conditions displayed by the PG VR2 Control Unit........................................17-18 
Slow or Sluggish Movement......................................................................................................................17 
Speed / Profile Indicator is Steady.............................................................................................................17 
Speed Indication…….................................................................................................................................17 
Profile Indication……................................................................................................................................17 
Speed / Profile Indicator Ripples Up and Down........................................................................................17 
Speed / Profile Indicator Flashes................................................................................................................17 
How to Read a TruCharge Battery Gauge...……………………………………………………………...18 
Battery Charging Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………..18 
Battery Charging Methods....…………………………………………………………………………….19 
 
Electrical Connections……………………………………………………………………………………20 
Battery Wiring Diagram………………………………………………………………………………….21 

 

REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................21-24  
Drive Wheel................................................................................................................................................22  
Rear Caster..................................................................................................................................................22  
Motor/Brake Assembly………………..................................................................................................22-23  
Power Module.............................................................................................................................................23 
Batteries…………………………………………………………………………………………………..24 
 
APPENDIX A - HOW TO USE A VOLTMETER..……………………………………………………..25 
APPENDIX B - HOW TO USE AN OHM METER..…………………………………………………...26 
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN...........................................................................................27-36 

Summary of Contents for Alante DX

Page 1: ...Alante DX LT Service Guide This Service Guide contains Troubleshooting Replacement Instructions Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models GP204 GP215...

Page 2: ...ALANTE DX LT_SG_REVA_030112 1...

Page 3: ...ght Motor Wiring Trip 15 16 Flash Code 6 Charger Connected 16 Flash Code 7 Possible Joystick Trip 16 Flash Code 8 Possible Control System Trip 16 Flash Code 9 Solenoid Brake Trip 16 17 Flash Code 10 H...

Page 4: ...Tech x645 Mobility Tech x648 VA Tech x647 Email parts goldentech com 1 Seat 2 Arm Assembly 3 Seat Swivel 4 Joystick 5 Joystick Arm 6 Seat Post 7 Seat Post Nut and Bolt 8 Front Anti Tip Wheel 9 Footpla...

Page 5: ...74 ALANTE DX LT COMPONENTS The Alante DX and Alante LT are battery operated power chairs controlled by a PG Drives control system The control system monitors and displays flash codes on the LED array...

Page 6: ...ker to each battery Refer to the diagrams on pages 20 and 21 Expected reading Less than 10 ohms Serviceable Circuit breaker must be replaced with exact current rating Replace power harness if no conti...

Page 7: ...e Replace as necessary Component PG VR2 Control Unit Joystick Location End of the armrest Function Provides user interface to the power chair Also shows battery charge and status of control system Con...

Page 8: ...Wheelchair The VR2 control system can be locked to prevent unauthorized use To lock the wheelchair While the control system is switched on depress and hold the on off button After 1 second the control...

Page 9: ...he wheelchair is being limited or if the control system is locked Maximum Speed Indicator This is a gauge that shows the maximum speed setting of the wheelchair There are five speed settings 1 illumin...

Page 10: ...ontrol unit Joystick charging socket 0VDC Go to the next step 25VDC or battery voltage Replace the control unit Prevent damage to the Joystick Be careful when inserting the meter leads into the chargi...

Page 11: ...he voltage across pin 1 and pin 2 on the charger XLR connector Note The charger must be plugged in and turned to the on position Greater than 24VDC Go to the next step Less than 24VDC Try another wall...

Page 12: ...ve the positive red terminal and the negative black terminal wires from the batteries and check continuity across each wire Replace wires as necessary SCENARIO 3 Batteries Will Not Charge Battery Box...

Page 13: ...oubleshooting Guide for the VR2 Power System Step 1 Battery voltage is always the first thing to check A Check the battery voltage through the 3 pin battery charger port located on the front of the co...

Page 14: ...ly but you should charge the battery as soon as possible Battery Gauge Steps Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not be able to drive the wheelchair until the charger is disconnecte...

Page 15: ...motor has a bad connection Check the connections to the right hand module The right hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection The wheelchair is being prevented from driving by an externa...

Page 16: ...onnector on the controller as shown in figure 4 Meter reading should be approximately 93k ohms Any reading outside this range replace the controller C If the reading is within range and the controller...

Page 17: ...ash Code 6 Charger Connected A Check to see if the battery charger is connected B Check all connections and wiring Flash Code 7 Possible Joystick Trip A Make sure the joystick is in the center positio...

Page 18: ...el at full speed or does not respond quickly enough and the battery condition is good check the maximum speed setting If adjusting the speed setting does not remedy the problem then there may be a non...

Page 19: ...eep batteries fully charged We recommend that you plug in the off board charger after each use and charge 6 8 hours For best results please charge your batteries overnight after every use If you are n...

Page 20: ...Charging Alternatively you may charge the battery pack directly 1 Remove the battery pack from the power chair 2 Locate the charger port at the rear side of the battery pack and swing the cover out o...

Page 21: ...oard charger and actuator connections are not being used on this power chair VR2 50 BATTERY MOTOR 2 MOTOR 1 Circuit Breaker 12V 12V 24V Brake 24V Brake Left Motor Right Motor INHIBIT 2 ON BOARD CHARGE...

Page 22: ...to retain the nut and washer 5 Remove the drive wheel noting hardware placement Note Make sure to retain the axle key See figure 8 6 Install the new drive wheel Note Make sure the axle key is installe...

Page 23: ...t or right from the power module 8 Prop up the frame on the side being replaced in order to raise the wheel off the ground 9 Remove the 17mm nut holding the drive wheel onto the axle Note Make sure to...

Page 24: ...tor harnesses M2 and M1 the power harness and the bus cable from the power module 8 Remove the power module from the frame by removing the 2 bolts securing it See figure 10 9 Install the new power mod...

Page 25: ...lding the lid on See figure 11 7 Remove the hardware connecting each battery cable to each battery terminal noting the hardware placement Note Retain the hardware 8 Remove the two batteries 9 Place th...

Page 26: ...l outlet use ACV Step 3 Choose the range setting The dial may have options from 5 to 1000 on the DCV side and 10 to 1000 on the ACV side The setting should be the top end of the voltage you are readin...

Page 27: ...Disconnect completely and or turn OFF all power to the circuit you are testing You must have a completely dead wire or circuit in order to ensure accuracy in measurement as well as your own safety You...

Page 28: ...x75 wheel unit with PU tire 2 4 P2012 0020 01 Compass Jr frame unit 1 5 A3095 0011 01 Seat swivel assembly 1 6 A3095 0010 01 Armrest assembly long Left side incl arm pad bracket hardware 1 7 A3095 000...

Page 29: ...01 Dust cover 2 26 3002 0018 01 Battery contact bottom 2 27 0034 0002 02 Velcro male side 4 28 0034 0001 02 Velcro female side 4 29 0012 0011 02 Iron washer 2 30 0012 0009 02 Iron washer 10 31 0012 0...

Page 30: ...0001 01 inner box 1 58 1013 0004 01 EPE bag for upper post 1 59 1013 0001 01 EPE bag 2 60 1012 0001 01 Binder black color 1 61 1010 0004 01 Zip PE bag 1 62 1009 0012 01 PE bag 5 63 1009 0006 01 PE bag...

Page 31: ...ription Qty 1 3059 0001 01 200 50 wheel bushing 1 2 3045 0001 01 608ZZ bearing 2 3 3011 0016 01 6 2 PU wheel 1 ANTI TIP WHEEL P3011 0040 Item Part Number Description Qty 1 3059 0009 00 M8 10L wheel bu...

Page 32: ...12 01 Seat swivel 1 2 3095 0028 01 Lever of seat swivel 1 3 3095 0021 01 Located block of seat swivel 1 4 3051 0016 01 Spring for seat swivel located block 1 5 3038 0024 01 SQ3030 1 30x30 square tube...

Page 33: ...support fixed bracket 1 4 3033 0018 01 HC 179 long arm pad left side 1 5 0014 0002 01 Nylon washer M8 2 16 2 6 0008 0001 01 M6 P1 0 nut 1 7 0006 0003 02 M8 P1 25 Nylock nut 1 8 0003 0002 00 Headless...

Page 34: ...t support fixed bracket 1 4 3033 0019 01 HC 179 arm pad Right side 1 5 0014 0002 01 Nylon washer M8 2 16B 1t 2 6 0008 0001 01 M6 P1 0 nut 1 7 0006 0003 02 M8 P1 25 Nylock nut 1 8 0003 0002 00 Headless...

Page 35: ...41 01 6x2 PU wheel unit 1 2 3008 0002 01 Front fork axle 1 3 3007 0016 01 Fork of 6x2 PU wheel unit 1 4 0012 0009 02 Iron washer M8 16B 1 5t 4 5 0009 0002 01 Nut for front fork axle 1 6 0006 0004 02 M...

Page 36: ...Battery box handle for Compass Jr Alante DX 1 7 3053 0005 01 Negative sticker for battery inner wire 2 8 3053 0004 01 Positive sticker for battery inner wire 2 9 3002 0017 01 Battery box connecting co...

Page 37: ...3038 0005 01 SQ1818 18x18 square tube end plug 1 2 2029 0031 01 VR 2 controller fixed plate 1 3 2029 0030 01 Controller fixed bracket 1 4 0006 0002 02 M5 P0 8 nylon nut 2 5 0000 0005 02 Half dome head...

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