SECTION 2—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubleshooting - Battery
Motor runs but
loses power.
Controller senses heavy load and
has entered the current rollback
mode.
Stop driving and let electronics cool.
Leave power ON and allow controller to count
down, and recharge the wheelchair overnight with
power ON.
Wheelchair loses all
power while
driving.
Bad connection on wheelchair.
Turn power “OFF”, wait 10 seconds and turn
power back “ON”.
Check joystick connection.
Check battery connections and circuit breaker.
Power indicator off
- even after
recharging.
Electrical malfunction.
Contact Invacare for service.
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTIONS
Batteries draw
excessive current
when charging.
Battery failure.
Electrical malfunction.
Have batteries checked for shorted cell. Replace if
necessary.
Contact Invacare.
Battery indicator
shows low charge
level immediately
after charging.
Batteries weak, won’t hold charge.
Electrical malfunction.
Charger malfunction.
Replace Batteries.
Contact Invacare.
Replace charger. Contact Invacare.
Batteries won’t
charge.
Tripped breaker or damaged cables.
Batteries sat discharged too long.
Check cables for damage or replace battery wiring
harness.
Replace batteries
Short Charge Time
One or both batteries may be bad
(if batteries charge up too soon).
Check each battery and replace if needed.
No power to
wheelchair motors.
Bad connection or tripped breaker.
Check Joystick connection.
Batteries are dead.
Check all connections and housings for damage.
Check battery voltage and replace if necessary.
Loose battery connections
Check battery cable connections, may have
vibrated loose when driving on rough terrain.
Corroded battery
wiring connections.
Possible water, salt, or urine damage.
Replace battery wiring harness.
E14 Error code.
Low Voltage
Recharge or replace battery.
Batteries draw
excessive current
when charging.
Battery failure.
Electrical malfunction.
Have batteries checked for shorted cell. Replace if
necessary.
Contact Invacare.
Battery indicator
shows low charge
level immediately
after charging.
Batteries weak, won’t hold charge.
Electrical malfunction.
Charger malfunction.
Replace Batteries.
Contact Invacare.
Replace charger. Contact Invacare.
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTIONS
