Sunrise Medical M6 instruction manual I . Troubleshooting, I . M a i n t e n a n c e, Introduction

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34 X I . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance

(especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed. You may need to look farther to find the best solution for a specific problem.

NOTE– To keep track of your progress, make only ONE change at a time.

 

 

 

Chair

In

Chair

Chair

Rattles

 

 

 

In

 

Turn

In

Turning And Flutter

 

Turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LoosenessSluggishSqueaksCaster

 

SYMPTOMSLeft

Right

SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

 

 

Make sure tire pressure is correct and equal in both rear tires and

 

 

front caster tires, if pneumatic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Make sure all nuts and bolts are snug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure all spokes and nipples are tight on radial spoke wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use Tri-Flow Lubricant (Teflon®-based) between all modular frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connections and parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X I I . M a i n t e n a n c e 35

A.INTRODUCTION

1.Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair.

2.Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and make your chair easier to use.

3.Repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts before using this chair.

4.To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair work done by your authorized supplier.

If you fail to heed these warnings your chair may fail and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

1.Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per maintenance chart.

2.If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use.

3.At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair made by an authorized supplier.

B.MAINTENANCE CHART

✓ ✓

Check for proper caster plate adjustment. See instructions for

 

 

 

caster plate adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure both front casters touch the ground simultaneously.

✓ ✓

 

Make sure you check for this problem on a flat surface.

 

See Dealer.

CHECK...

Tire inflation level

Wheel locks

All fasteners for wear and tightness

Armrests

Axle and axle sleeves

Quick-Release Axles

Wheels, tires and spokes

Casters

Anti-tip tubes

Frame

Upholstery

Service by Authorized Supplier

3

6

Annually

Weekly Months

Months

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Sunrise Medical M6 instruction manual I . Troubleshooting, I . M a i n t e n a n c e, Introduction, Maintenance Chart