E&J 3E01-INS-LAB-REVB08 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom

8 Troubleshooting

Continual use of your Traveler SE necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following trouble- shooting guide lists several common problems that may occur, and offers corrective actions for each. If you are unsure of the solution or unable to diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field 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 Traveler SE parts catalog is available through Graham-Field dealers to as- sist in the ordering of parts.

Caution: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, including maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be per- formed by a Graham-Field dealer at least once a year.

WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest

&Jennings®replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous con- dition, which could result in serious personal injury.

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