7 tRoUBLeSHootING

Continual use of your Advantage Recliner necessitates maintenance, especially 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 solution or unable to diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance.

 

SYMPTOM

 

looseness in wheelchair

squeaks / rattles

caster flutter

sluggish turning

chair veers left

chair veers right

PROBABLE CAUSE AND

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

Nuts and/or bolts may be loose. If so, tighten.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bolts should be snug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear wheels and/or casters may be adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

improperly. Ensure that both rear wheels are

 

 

 

 

 

 

mounted in identical positions, and that casters

 

 

 

 

 

 

are mounted in identical positions.

 

 

Caster stem(s) may be adjusted improperly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

See dealer to correct adjustment.

Info: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts. An Advantage Recliner parts catalog is available online at www.grahamfield.com to assist in the ordering of parts.

CAUTION: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, including maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be performed by a Graham-Field authorized distributor 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 condition, which could result in serious personal injury.

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