Invacare® Storm⁴ Series
SSD motors allow you to access the rear carbon brushes more easily by turning the motor around after loosening
nut (5).
Make sure to turn the motor back into its original position after replacing the carbon brushes!
1.
Switch OFF mobility device.
2.
Remove drive wheel. See
(5–Screw Installation), page 53
3.
Disengage motor.
4.
Loosen and remove all plastic caps (3).
5.
To guarantee optimum contact to the collector
used carbon brushes need to be refitted exactly
in same position from which they were taken.
Make marking on motor and carbon brushes to
guarantee correct re-installing.
6.
Remove carbon brushes completely from mounting (2).
7.
Check carbon brush and spring for level of wear, broken
components or discolouration.
Fig. 6-24
Installing Carbon Brushes
1.
Depending on condition of brush and spring:
•
either replace brushes in exactly the same position
from which they were taken or
•
fit new brushes.
2.
Refit plastic caps and tighten firmly.
3.
If necessary, turn motor into original position and
tighten nut (5) fingertight.
4.
Install drive wheels. See
(5–Screw Installation), page 53
5.
Run in new carbon brushes.
Run In New Carbon Brushes
The following procedure is necessary to run carbon brushes in after replacement and thus guarantee maximum
performance.
CAUTION!
Risk of accidents
Risk to workers, surroundings and mobility device.
– Do not leave mobility device unattended during following procedure.
– Secure area.
1.
Lift mobility device on one side and place a 14 cm
high wooden block underneath it so that drive wheel
is off ground and can rotate freely. Use proper lifting
techniques.
2.
Repeat this on other side of mobility device.
3.
Run motors for an hour in forward direction.
4.
Allow motors to cool down for 30 minutes.
5.
Run motors for an hour in reverse direction.
6.
Lift mobility device off wooden blocks.
6.6.7 Replacing Engaging Turn Knob
When replacing the engaging turn knob, you must ensure that the correct fitting position is used during assembly.
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3 mm Allen key
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