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8.6
Troubleshooting guide
With constant and prolonged use of the wheelchair, or after the adjustment of certain parts, some "defects" may emerge which can easily be eliminated by qualified personnel, or, where indicated by the
symbol, also by the occupant or assistant.
In any case, we suggest you should consult a Rehateam s.r.l. authorised dealer.
Problem
The wheelchair does not go straight.
The wheelchair tips up easily.
The parking brakes do not work properly.
The wheelchair fails to roll smoothly.
The wheelchair is difficult to unfold.
Cause of the problem
The front forks are not perpendicular to the ground.
The castors are not set to the same height.
Incorrect or unbalanced tyre pressure.
The spokes are broken or loose.
The castor bearings are dirty or damaged.
The rear wheel trim is set too far forward.
The wheelchair is excessively inclined.
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Bad adjustment of brake position
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Worn out tyres.
Over-tightened backrest bands.
Solution
Check castor angle.
Check castor height.
Inflate the tyres at the same and correct pressure.
Change the damaged spokes or tighten the loose ones.
Clean the bearings.
Change the bearings.
Adjust the rear wheel trim further rearward.
Increase the rear height or decrease the front height.
Check tyre pressure.
Check brake adjustment.
Check tyre pressure.
Change tyres.
Slacken the backrest bands.
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