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After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should also perform smoothly. If you have any problems, fol- low these procedures:
a. Review assembly and adjustment sections to make sure chair was properly prepared.
b. Review trouble shooting guide.
c. If your problem persists, contact your authorized supplier. If you still have a problem after con- tacting your authorized supplier, contact Sunrise customer service. See the introduction page for details on how to contact your authorized sup- plier or Sunrise customer service.
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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.
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