7 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 authorized distributor for assistance.

looseness in wheelchair

SYMPTOM

squeaks / rattles caster flutter sluggish turning chair veers left chair veers right

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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 distributor to correct adjustment.

Info: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts. Please contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor to order replacement parts.

CAUTION: A complete inspection of your Transport Chair, including maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be performed by a Graham-Field authorized distributor at least every six months.

WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest & Jennings replacement 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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