SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Troubleshooting
Chair
Sluggish Turn
Veers
or Performance
Left/Right
X
X
Maintenance
Maintenance Safety Precautions
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage can result.
DO NOT overtighten the hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause dam-
age to the frame tubing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before using your transport chair, do the following:
A. Make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight.
B. Check all the parts for damage or wear and replace.
C. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. Periodically check the wheels and tires for cracks and wear. Have a qualified
technician replace if damaged.
3. Periodically adjust the wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to Adjusting
Wheel Lock on page 33.
4. Periodically check the front caster and the rear wheel hubs to make sure they are clean
and free of cracks.
Transport Chairs
Casters
Flutter
X
X
X
WARNING
CAUTION
Squeaks
Looseness
and
in
Rattles
Chair
X
X
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Chair 3
Solutions
Wheels
Check for loose
fork stem nuts
and bolts.
Check that both
casters contact
the ground at the
same time.
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