Electrical Fault Finding

Electrical Recliner Fault Finding – Attempting to find a fault in a electric recliner system can be difficult, below is a basic guide on how to check for obvious defects.

Electrical Fault Finding – Power

• Does the recliner transformer have a visible LED present? If so, this would normally suggest transformer is ok. No LED visible would suggest that the transformer is faulty.
• Is the plug socket working ok? (use another item in the socket to test)
• Does the transformer plug work, is the fuse blown?
• Do you have another transformer on another recliner to test?

Physical Damage – always turn off power before completing these checks

• Check all connections by separating and re-fitting tightly.
• Check cables for obvious signs of damage – cuts, scrapes, entrapment in the mechanism or crush marks? 

Electrical Fault Finding – Recliner Switch

• Does the recliner switch have a visible LED?
• Do the switch buttons move freely and click when pressed? If not, then buttons may be physically jammed.
• Are there any noises from the recliner when pushing a button? If so, then it is likely switch is working.

Electrical Fault Finding – Recliner Motor/ Actuator

• Is there any noise or vibration from the recliner motor actuator when the recliners switch is pressed? If so, then it likely an internal fault is present in the motor actuator.

Due to the wide range of products and system set ups this guide is not exhaustive. For more help or information please contact us.