Quickie Pulse Service Manual Page 1

Quickie Pulse 6 Service Manual©2009 Sunrise Medical Inc. 111425 Rev A

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.82009SUNRISE MEDICALTo help prevent Electro Static Discharge (ESD) the following proper handling techniques should be fo

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.92009SUNRISE MEDICALSafety If mishandled batteries can be dangerous and hazardous.All mobility batteries, whether wet ty

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.102009SUNRISE MEDICALBatteries should last an average of 1 to 1.5 years.Factors that affect battery performance:Maintena

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.112009SUNRISE MEDICALBattery Size Batteries function as a power wheelchair’s • fuel tank. The larger the group size, the

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.122009SUNRISE MEDICALVR2 Remote ControllerVR2 Controller ButtonsBattery Gauge A series of ten LED’s, which indicate char

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.132009SUNRISE MEDICALVR2 Plugs/Connectors1 = 24 Vdc2 = 0 Vdc3 = Inhibit 1/ Programmer1 = Black (-)2 = White3 = Yellow 4

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.142009SUNRISE MEDICALR-NET Remote ControllerOn/Off Key- Press to power on or off the power chair or Controller.Speed/

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.152009SUNRISE MEDICALR-NET Remote ControllerOn/Off Key- Press to power on or off the power chair or Controller.Speed/

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.162009SUNRISE MEDICALR-NET Plugs/ConnectorsM1 = RIGHT SIDE MOTORM2 = LEFT SIDE MOTORJSM = JOYSTICK MODULEINH-2 = INHIBIT

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.172009SUNRISE MEDICALDriveRightDriveLeftRedBlack2-waySB50RedBattery2-waySB50BlackRedBlackBatteryCircuitBreakerFuseDual-T

Quickie Pulse 6 Service Manual ContentsIntroduction ...0.1Basic Setup ...

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.182009SUNRISE MEDICALDriveRightDriveLeftRedBlack2-waySB50RedBattery2-waySB50BlackRedBlackBatteryCircuitBreakerFuseDual-T

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.192009SUNRISE MEDICALBasic Tool List The following list of tools should enable any task to be dealt with. Some will o

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 1.12009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 1Battery Connection Test1. Check that the female VR2 Bus plug on the chair has voltage. Set

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 1.22009SUNRISE MEDICALTroubleshooting: No Power (cont.)Check Battery Wire HarnessCheck that the battery wire harness has t

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 2.12009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 2VR2 Remote Controller DisplayIndicates that the wheelchair is locked. To unlock the wheelc

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 3.12009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 3Check that the batteries are fully charged and in good condition; and check all cables and

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 3.22009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 3Check that the batteries are fully charged and in good condition; and check all cables and

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 3.32009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 3VR2 Controller Diagnostics Codes (cont.)Check that the batteries are fully charged and in g

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 3.42009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 3VR2 Controller Diagnostics Codes (cont.)Check that the batteries are fully charged and in g

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 3.52009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 3VR2 Controller Diagnostics Codes (cont.)Nine Bars - Solenoid Brake TripBattery FaultCheck t

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.12009SUNRISE MEDICALPlease read and follow instructions in this service manual before attempting to troubleshoot or repa

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 4.12009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 4R-net Troubleshooting ProceduresChair Will Not Power Up2131. Check for battery voltage at

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 4.22009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 45. Disconnect the power connector from the control module, and use a Multimeter to check f

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 4.32009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 412. If the above tests pass, replace the wiring harness leading from the batteries through

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.12009SUNRISE MEDICALPower Chair Displays a Fault on the Hand Control or OmniThe R-Net control used on this power chair i

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.22009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 5Over-current This fault occurs when the limits of an actuator circuit is exceeded. Perform

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.32009SUNRISE MEDICALNote: On hand controls that contain LED battery gauges, they will display the fault code by illumin

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.42009SUNRISE MEDICALExample of R-10 Fault Isolation1. In this example, one of the right motor being disconnected (fi g.5

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.52009SUNRISE MEDICAL3. Locate the creep micro-switch mounted at the rear of the actuator (fi g. 5.3). Note: The cree

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.62009SUNRISE MEDICALPower Chair Will Not Drive in Creep Speed When Tilted An external micro-switch is mounted next to th

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.72009SUNRISE MEDICALTilt Will Not Operate1. Selected tilt on the hand control (fi g. 5.9). Operate the joystick and li

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.22009SUNRISE MEDICALWhen setting up the components of the chair, complete the following checklist to ensure proper and s

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.82009SUNRISE MEDICALWarning: Use caution in the next step. Do not short the leads of the Multimeter together or damage

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.92009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 5 1 to 3 ohms Positive probe hereNegative probe hereContinuity between pinsPositive probe

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.102009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 5Battery Testing The Pulse power chair uses two (2) group-22 batteries connected in series.

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.112009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 5d. Operate the power chair at high speed by operating the joystick in a high-speed profi l

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 5.122009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 53. The individual voltage of each battery may also be checked using a Multimeter. Connec

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 6.12009SUNRISE MEDICALNote: This procedure may be done with or without removing the motor from the power chair. If the m

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 6.22009SUNRISE MEDICALNote: When replacing brush assemblies, always replace both motors. Run-in the brush assemblies pri

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 6.32009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 68. Measure the resistance of the park brake assembly by connecting a Multimeter to the sma

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.12009SUNRISE MEDICALBattery Removal 1. Remove the two thumb screws under the front of the seat (fi g. 7.1). 2. Inspect

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.22009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Caution: While not required, it may be a good idea to place a box under the seat back prio

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.32009SUNRISE MEDICALThe multimeter is one of the most useful tools in the toolbox. It can be used to check wires, shorts

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.32009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Motor and Gearbox Removal 1. Remove the batteries. Refer to the Battery Removal section o

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.42009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 76. Remove the gearbox release lever from the motor/gearbox assembly by removing the cotter

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.52009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Control Module RemovalNote: The control module is mounted under the rear cover of the powe

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.62009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 73. Loosen the control module by loosening two 3 mm Allen screws (fi g. 7.18). Note: It m

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.72009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Shock Removal The shocks used in this power base are pre-adjusted at the factory. Contact

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.82009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Front Caster Arm Removal 1. Remove the batteries. Refer to the Battery Removal section of

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.92009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 75. Push down on the rear of the motor mount assembly to allow clearance for the front cast

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.102009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Rear Caster Arm Removal 1. Remove the batteries. Refer to the Battery Removal section of

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.112009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Front or Rear Caster Fork Removal1. Elevate the caster fork to be removed by placing wood

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.122009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Caster Removal 1. Elevate the caster fork to be removed by placing wood blocks under the

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.42009SUNRISE MEDICALThis section describes the basic symbols used in a typical multimeter.ACThis symbol means alternatin

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.132009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Tilt Actuator and Micro-Switch RemovalThe following procedures describe the removal of the

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.142009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 74. Reconnect the 6-pin connector on the rear of the tilt and partially tilt the seating s

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 7.152009SUNRISE MEDICALSection 7Caution: the actuator and micro-switch assembly wires are fragile. Use caution when remo

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.52009SUNRISE MEDICALHealth and SafetyWhile working on powered mobility products, it is essential to observe good working

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.62009SUNRISE MEDICALRemove personal items of jewelry, such as rings, watches, chains • etc. before working on batteries.

PULSE 6 SERVICE MANUALPAGE 0.72009SUNRISE MEDICALSources of EMI 1. Hand-Held Transceivers: The antenna is usually mounted directly on the unit.These