Invacare Bora - Replacing the Carbon Brushes (SSD Motor)

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- Bora/Spectra XTR
SERVICE MANUAL
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7.2.8 Replacing the carbon brushes (SSD motor)
Note
The wheelchair can be equipped with 2- or 4-pole motors.
Always replace all carbon brushes on both motors at the same time.
Use only the same type of carbon brushes.
ATTENTION: Danger of crushing to the hands and feet by the weight of the wheelchair!
• Pay attention to the hand and feet.
• Use proper lifting techniques.
Requirements:
• 6 mm Allen key
• 10 mm socket wrench
• Blade screwdriver
• Two oblong wooden blocks, at least 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Uninstalling carbon brushes:
• Switch the wheelchair off.
• Remove the drive wheels, as described in chapter 7.15.
• Disengage the motor (1) by setting the engaging lever to “Push“.
Note
In the case of the SSD motor, you can unto the bolt (5) with a 10 mm socket spanner and then
turn the motor around so that you can access the rear carbon brushes more easily.