8 Troubleshooting

Continual use of your transport chair 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 Health Products dealer for assistance.

 

SYMPTOM

 

 

looseness in transport chair

squeaks / rattles

caster flutter

sluggish turning

chair veers left

chair veers right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBABLE CAUSE AND

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bolts should be snug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rear wheels and/or casters may be adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

improperly. Ensure that both casters

 

 

 

 

 

 

are mounted in identical positions.

 

 

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Caster stem(s) may be adjusted improperly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Correct adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts. A Transport Chair replacement parts list is available at www.grahamfield.com to assist in the ordering of parts.

Caution: A complete inspection of your transport chair, including maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be performed by a Graham-Field Health Products dealer at least once every six months.

WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest & Jennings replace- ment parts could change the structure of the transport chair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition, which could result in serious personal injury.

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