Medalist 450 Owners Manual
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ELECTRICAL BRAKES
Testing of the electrical brakes should be carried out on a level floor with at least three feet of clearance
space around the power chair.
Power-on the controller, and push the joystick forward slowly until you hear the electrical brake working.
The power wheelchair may start to move. Immediately release the joystick, you must be able to hear
each electrical brake within a few seconds. Repeat the test three times, pushing the joystick backward,
left and right respectively.
TIRES
Check front/rear tires regularly and replace them when worn out.
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Suggestion
Tire wear is not covered under your power wheelchair’s warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The diagnostic flash codes for your power wheelchair are designed to help you perform basic
troubleshooting quickly and easily. A diagnostic flash code flashes from all 6 of the LED’s located on
the controller in the event one of the conditions listed below develops.
Flash Code
Description
Recommended Action
1
Motor Current Over Limit
Motor current is over the controller set limit. Release
the joystick to neutral and try again
2
Battery
Try charging the batteries.
Batteries need replacing.
Check the battery cables and connections
3
Left Motor
Check left motor cables and connections
4
Right Motor
Check right motor cables and connections
5
Left Parking Brake
Check left parking brake cables and connections
6
Right Parking Brake
Check right parking brake cables and connections
7
User Interface
Display PCB fault. Consult a service agent.
8
Controller
Consult a service agent.
9
A-series Bus Communication
Consult a service agent.
If more than one fault exists, the fault having the highest priority (and lowest number of flashes) is
indicated. All faults disable the controller and require the controller to be turned off then on again once
the source of the fault is removed.
