Gendron Attendant-Driven Power Chair
Gendron · Model Attendant-Driven Power Chair
Flip down standing platform for attendant Attendant joystick control Fully proportional joystick control Five maximum speed settings Intelligent speed control system Electric brakes automatically engage when joystick is released or power is lost On-board computer safety checks at up to 100 times per second All solid state electronics Battery gauge indicates status of the control system Automatic battery isolation while charging Includes UL Approved automatic battery charger Adjustable armrests and footrests Premium grade nylon upholstery Rear wheel drive Foam-filled rear tires Horn.
Key tips
- ·Mounting and securement hardware takes real fatigue from vibration and road shock - inspect it as carefully as the device itself.
- ·Post-call battery and function checks catch transport-induced faults that a scheduled PM would miss for months.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Will not drive / drives weakly or cuts out
HighSymptoms: No movement, jerky drive, cuts out on inclines, drive-fault flash code.
Root cause: Discharged or aged batteries, a motor / brake fault, a joystick fault, or a controller fault.
Battery will not hold charge
HighSymptoms: Short range, will not reach full charge, sudden shutdown.
Root cause: Aged battery pack or a charger fault.
Joystick / control-module fault
MediumSymptoms: Drifts, no response, error code, will not power on.
Root cause: Worn joystick gimbal or a control-module fault.
Motor / gearbox / brake fault
MediumSymptoms: One side weak, grinding, freewheel lever ineffective, park brake will not hold.
Root cause: Worn motor brushes / gearbox or an electromagnetic-brake fault.
Powered seat-function fault (tilt / recline / elevate)
LowSymptoms: A seat actuator will not move or hold.
Root cause: Linear actuator or its switch / control.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Battery pack
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Joystick / control module
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Drive motor / gearbox
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Electromagnetic brake
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Seat actuator (tilt / recline)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery pack | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Joystick / control module | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Drive motor / gearbox | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Electromagnetic brake | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Seat actuator (tilt / recline) | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Post-call function and battery check
- ·Mounting / securement inspection
- ·Annual full PM and vibration-tolerance check
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Will not drive or cuts out
- Confirm the batteries are charged and the freewheel levers are engaged for drive.
- Read the controller flash / fault code.
- Check the joystick centres and the motor connectors.
- Load-test or replace the batteries.
- Replace the joystick or controller as the code / testing indicates.
Symptom: Short range / poor battery
- Charge fully and check the charger output.
- Load-test the battery pack.
- Inspect for corroded terminals or a chafed loom.
- Replace the battery pack (both batteries together).
- Confirm range and hill-climb after replacement.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 21 inch back hight
- Length
- 20 inch seat
- Patient Weight Capacity
- 850 lbs
- Width
- 31 inches overall
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Ambulance / transport vehicles
- Emergency Department
- Inter-facility transport teams
Documents & Manuals
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