E&J IC4 manual Viii Troubleshooting, Symptom

VIII Troubleshooting

Continual use of your Metro IC4 necessitates maintenance, espe- cially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur, and offers corrective actions for each. If you are unsure of the solu- tion or unable to diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field Health Products dealer for assistance.

	SYMPTOM
looseness in wheelchair	squeaks / rattles	caster flutter	sluggish turning	chair veers left	chair veers right
						PROBABLE CAUSE AND
						CORRECTIVE ACTION
4	4	4	4			Nuts and/or bolts may be loose. If so, tighten.
						Bolts should be snug.
		4	4	4	4	Rear wheels and/or casters may be adjusted
						improperly. Insure that both rear wheels are
						mounted in identical positions, and that casters
						are mounted in identical positions.
		4	4	4	4	Caster stem(s) may be adjusted improperly.
						Correct adjustment.

Note: Use only Everest & Jennings® replacement parts. A Metro IC4 parts catalog is available through Graham- Field Health Products dealers to assist in the ordering of parts.

▲Caution: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, in- cluding maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be handled by a Graham-Field Health Products dealer at least once a year.

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