Chair shows full charge, or most of a charge (depending on how long it sets between looking at it), and has limited mobility for a while, after sitting turned off for several hours.
Recently took my chair outside for the first time since I got it, several years ago. It's been out for moves, but always on straight, flat stretches, and never up and down strenuous terrain. Recently went to Dogpatch, USA in the Ozark Mountains, and, although the paths were paved, it was quite a bit of up and down, and the heat didn't help the chair, considering the load it was carrying (I'm a big boy). It stopped for the most part, but had partial power, just really low, but with help it made it back to the trailer. Now, after it sits for quite some time, it starts out moving under its own power, but slowly degrades to nothing. I can feel the motors trying to move, and the charge says it's either full or mostly full, but it always degrades to flashing lights, and 8 flashes on the wrench. The chair is around 5 years old, but has seen light use, considering this was the first real outdoor trip it has taken. I had noticed it seemed to be starting slower on carpet, before this. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Re: Chair shows full charge, or most of a charge...
Hi if the batteries r 5 years old it would be a good idea to replace them ...u can't rely on you're charging circuit giving u a true reading on the condition of you're batteries they have to b tested with a BATTERY LOAD TESTER they put a 100 amp load on them this will give u a true reading on the condition of you're batteries ..cheers
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The Pronto M41 does not have a speed limiter per say. If the chair used to go faster than it does now then you may have some kind of problem with the chair. If the chair has always driven' slow, that is slower than the maximum 3.5 to 4 MPH then a Invacare Remote programmer is needed to program the chair to go it's full speed.
Seek a Invacare dealer and ask them if they can check the programming.
do you exceed the weight limit? not trying to be rude but they do have limits, if not please elaberate on the fault, more detail how the chair responds if it cuts out if lights flash or beeps, etc.
It appears that the controls are in Lock Mode. Unlocking Instructions depend on your type of controller. Go to PrideMobility.com to download the proper manuals for chair and controller.
Cathey when you plug in the charger look at the rear of the chair at the meter if the chair is charging then the meter will indicate some amperage reading when it is fully charged the meter will read zero. Also turn on the chair and if the lights are scrolling or flashing it shows that the charger is plugged in. Now if after the meter reads zero (if it ever does) the lights on the joystick should all be lit indicating a full charge. If you aren't getting all the lights and the meter indicated the charger was working then you need to replace the batteries Hope this helps
Eduardo After using your chair and the battery level lights are down with yellow or red lights showing just plug the chair into the wall socket and let er rip. Now really after using your chair during the day and you are ready for bed just plug in the charger and let it charge over night. In the morning unplug the charger and you should be set for the day. If you don't use the chair everyday always put it up with a full charge and about once a week plug it in and let it charge overnight. Never leave the chair plugged in all the time and never leave it for more that 24 hours. The charger has two lights on it one red and one yellow or green that are hard to see because they are under the rear cover. When the chair is fully charged the yellow light turns green and you can unplug the charger and you should have a full charge. Hope this helps you
Hi Susan, I repair power wheel chairs, Its possible that your chair has a bad battery on it , all p/chairs have 2 batteries.And even though you show a full charge one battery may have a bad cell in it you need to get both batteries load tested . I think you my find one of them bad. take them out of chair and have them tested.You can get replacement batteries , and have yours tested at a store that sells batteries only, look in yellow pages for a battery store . Good luck, Erik
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