A. Symptoms and Solutions
For optimum performance, your wheelchair needs to be adjusted occasionally. The following is a
list of potential symptoms you may encounter over the life of your wheelchair and the suggested
solutions for each symptom. For best results when troubleshooting, try one solution at a time
before proceeding to a second solution. If symptoms are not relieved or you are not confident in
performing the solution, it is recommended to take the wheelchair to an authorized service
center for repair.
Solutions:
A - Self Correct if capable or contact Authorized Distributor
B - Contact Authorized Distributor
Ensure all tire
A
pressures are
correct and equal.
Check to make
sure all fasteners
are tightened
A
appropriately,
tighten if
necessary.
Tighten spokes (if
B
present).
Check to make
sure casters are
A
contacting the
ground and float is
not present.
Optimize CG
B
setting.
Check for
interference at rear
A
wheel and front
casters.
Lubricate w/Teflon
based lubricant
between frame
A
connections and
mating parts in
suspect areas.
Remove
A
caster/bearing
debris.
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING
Chair pulls
Looseness
to one side
in chair
X
X
X
X
X
Symptoms
Difficulty
Caster
turning
Float
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Squeaking,
Caster
clicking or
Flutter
rattling
X
X
X
X
X
X
Wobbling
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X