Page 2 - Guardian Aspire Troubleshooting Guide
Guardian Aspire Troubleshooting Guide INTRODUCTION ......................................................0.1 Specifications VSI Controller ...........................................................0.2Plugs/Connectors......................................................0.3Main Wiring Diagram/Tool L...
Page 4 - VSI Controller
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 0.2 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL VSI Controller VSI Controller SMASP0X01 SMASP0P01 VSI Controller Buttons Battery Condition Meter- A series of ten LED’s, which indi-cate charge level. Speed/Profile indicator- A series of five LED’s, whichdisplayspeed and profile settings On/Off Ke...
Page 5 - +24 Vdc Solenoid Brake Input; charger port
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 0.3 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Plugs/Connectors 8 6 4 2 7 5 3 1 0 Vdc 9 0 Vdc 24 Vdc 24 Vdc LH Motor - LH Motor + 1 = 24 Vdc 2 = 0 Vdc 3 = Inhibit 1/ Programmer 1 = Brake Solenoid 2 = Brake Solenoid 3 = Motor 4 = Motor 1 = 0 Vdc 2 = Inhibit 3 3 = 24 Vdc RH Motor - RH Motor + +24...
Page 6 - Main Wiring Diagram/Tool List; Wiring Diagram
BLACK FUSE FUSE BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE RED RED RED Main Wiring Diagram/Tool List ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 0.4 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL For correct maintenence, adjustment, and fordisassembly/reassembly of the power chair youwill need the following tools: 1. 3mm Allen wrench 2. 5mm Allen wrench 3. 1...
Page 7 - Section 1; Troubleshooting: No Power; Circuit Breaker Reset
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 1 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Section 1 Troubleshooting: No Power Check that the voltage is going to the controller, set themeter to dc volts and take a voltage reading from pin 1(using the red lead) and pin 2 (using the black lead) to thecharger port of the VSI controller (see f...
Page 8 - Battery Connection Check
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 2 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL 1.5 Battery Connection Check Check that the female Beau plug on the chair has voltage.Set the meter to dc volts and measure pins 5 (using the redlead of the meter) and 7 (using the black lead of the meter)as shown in (figure A1.5.1). If the voltage m...
Page 9 - Circuit Breaker Test
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 3 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL If the above steps did not correct the problem, change themain harness. 1.9 Main Harness 1.8 Circuit Breaker Test To check the circuit breaker set the meter to ohms andmeasure the resistance across the circuit breaker as shownin (figure A1.8.1). If t...
Page 10 - Section 2; Understanding Controller Display; the charger is unplugged.
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Section 2 Understanding Controller Display The wheelchair is locked. To unlock the wheelchair, deflect the joystick forwards until the control system chirps. Then deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system chirps. Release the joystick, therewi...
Page 11 - Section 3; Understanding VSI Controller Diagnostics Codes; Test Left Motor Open; If the meter reads between 0 to 1.5 ohms, then replace the controller.
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 5 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Section 3 Understanding VSI Controller Diagnostics Codes Test Left Motor Open Check that the batteries are fully charged and in good con-dition; and check all cables and connections. Check theconnections to the left motor, look for a loose or damaged...
Page 12 - Test Left Motor Short; The left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection.
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 6 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Test Left Motor Short Check that the batteries are fully charged and in good con-dition; and check all cables and connections. Check theconnections to the left motor, look for a loose or damagedconnector. Take a resistance reading from pin 3 to pin 9...
Page 13 - Test Right Motor Open; Four Bars- Right Motor Disconnected
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 7 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Understanding VSI Controller Diagnostics Codes (cont.) Test Right Motor Open Check that the batteries are fully charged and in good con-dition, and check all cables and connections. Check theconnections to the right motor, look for a loose or damaged...
Page 14 - est Right Motor Short; Five Bars - Right Motor Wiring Trip
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 8 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Understanding VSI Controller Diagnostics Codes (cont.) T est Right Motor Short Check that the batteries are fully charged and in good con-dition, and check all cables and connections. Check theconnections to the right motor, look for a loose or damag...
Page 15 - Seven Bars - Possible Joystick Trip; Controller Fault; Eight Bars - Possible Control System Trip; Brake Fault
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 9 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Understanding VSI Controller Diagnostics Codes (cont.) A joystick trip is indicated. Make sure that the joystick is in the center position before switching on the control system. Check that the batteries are fully charged and in good condition, exami...
Page 16 - Battery Fault; If the meter reads more than 30 volts replace the charger,; Test Motor Connections
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 10 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Understanding VSI Controller Diagnostics Codes (cont.) Battery Fault Check that the batteries are fully charged, the correct volt-age and in good condition. Take a voltage reading frompin 1 and pin 2 of the charger port of the VSI controller, see(fi...
Page 17 - Section 4; Disassembly
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 11 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Section 4 Disassembly/Reassembly, and Adjustment Disassembly a. Squeeze down the locking legs of the 3 pin charger plugand unplug it from the rear of the chair. (figure s1.1).b. Rock the controller plug back and forth until it is looseand then unplu...
Page 18 - a. perform the reverse of instructions above.
Disassembly/Reassembly, and Adjustment (cont) ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 12 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Disassembly a. Turn each of the two cog release handles counter-clock-wise to unscrew them. Note: For better access, pull the cog release handle to thefree-wheel position (figure s2.1). Reassembly a. Hol...
Page 20 - a. Perform the reverse of instructions above.; Step 5 - Front Caster Cover
Disassembly/Reassembly, and Adjustment (cont) ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 14 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Disassembly a. Use a #2 Phillips screw driver to remove the two mount-ing screws on the side of the front caster cover. (figure s5.1).b. Use a #2 phillips screw driver to remove the two mount-ing screws ...
Page 22 - * Wheel retention nut; Adjustment
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 16 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Disassembly Note: For ease of disassembly, set the base frame on ablock where all six wheels are at least 1 inch above theground.a. Unwrap the wire looms from the motor and pull themotor connector out (figure s8.1).b. Depress the motor connector loc...
Page 23 - Hint: If the mounting bolt is difficult to remove or install,; Step 9 - Motor Mounts
ASPIRE SERVICE MANUAL PAGE 17 2003 SUNRISE MEDICAL Disassembly/Reassembly, and Adjustment (cont) Disassembly a. Use a 5mm allen wrench and 13mm wrench to removethe mounting bolt connecting the linkage to the caster arm(figure s9.1).b. Use a 16mm wrench and 19mm wrench to remove themotor mount pivot ...
