5.5.2. Replace lift actuator
Preparation
1. Set the interface in the maximum lift position for easy access.
2. Prepare the wheelchair for maintenance. See section 5.1.
3. Disconnect the interface cables from the controller.
Procedure
1. Make sure that the interface is kept in the
upper position. For instance by placing a
support.
2. Disconnect the actuator cable.
3.
WARNING!
Make sure that the lift
mechanism is supported
safely.
Remove the circlips (B) from the pivots (C
and D).
4. Remove the old actuator (A).
5. Put the new actuator into the tilt
mechanism.
6. Connect the actuator cable.
7. Make sure that the actuator cable can follow
the movement of the mechanism but that
the cable does not get jammed by the
mechanism.
8. Check the functionality of the actuator.
5.6. Legrests
5.6.1. Replace the actuator of a powered Legrest
Preparation
1. Lift the legrest out of the wheelchair.
Procedure
1. Remove the tie wraps and disconnect the
actuator cable from the legrest.
2. Remove the screws and nuts (B and C).
3. Remove the old actuator (A) from the
legrest.
4. Put the new actuator in the legrest.
5. Connect the actuator cable to the legrest.
6. Put the connector cable into the groove of
the legrest and fasten the connector cable
with tie wraps.
Make sure that you leave enough free cable
length to let the actuator reach its full length.
7. Check the functionality of the actuator.