Sunrise Medical SAPPHIRE 3 - Manual (Page 33)

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Routine maintenance
The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made.
SIX MONTHL
Y
ANNUALL
Y
Storage
When storing your scooter for long periods
(in excess of one week), charge batteries
for 12 hours and then disconnect the
batteries to minimise battery discharge.
Electronic faults
Do not attempt to investigate faults in the
control box, the control pod or charger
as the design and set up of the
electronics is of a safety critical nature.
Spare parts are available from
authorised Sunrise Dealers.
Replacing bulbs (where fitted)
Caution! Disconnect batteries before
changing bulbs.
Indicators 24v 5w
Rear lights 24v 5w
Headlight 24v 18w
Always replace the bulbs with the correct
rating or incorrect operation will result.
Wheels
Note: Wheels should only be removed
and refitted by an authorised dealer.
Battery charge check (Fig. D)
Look at battery charge indicator on tiller before use to ensure batteries are
fully charged.
Inspection of connectors (Fig. C)
Remove rear panel (where fitted), and ensure all connectors are secure.
Wipe over with a damp cloth
Use only a damp soft cloth and mild detergent on panels, tiller and seat.
Check tyres & tyre pressures, (20 psi)
Each tyre should be free of debris, oil, deep cuts or distortion.
Long overnight battery charge
Please ensure that the batteries are charged for a minimum of 8 hours.
Check tyres for wear (See Fig. A and Fig. B)
Look at the tyres to ensure that the tread is visible and continuous.
The checks below must be carried out by an authorised Sunrise dealer
Seat swivel, seat slide (where fitted)
Inspection of wiring for chafing and wear
Battery pack terminals
Clean and protect with petroleum jelly.
Ensure parking brake (where fitted) is correctly adjusted
Check stabiliser wheels for wear
Inspect motor brushes
Full service by dealer
The checks below can be carried out by the user
Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Six Monthly Annually
Fig. A Fig. B
There is no service manual available.
Maintenance, fault finding and servicing should be carried out by
an authorised Sunrise dealer unless otherwise indicated.
Fig. C Fig. D