SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
K Inspect!frame!and!crossbraces!for!loose!or!missing!hardware.
K Inspect!for!bent!frame!or!crossbraces.
K Check!that!wheel!locks!are!easy!to!engage.
K Inspect!seat!and!backs!for!rips!and!sagging.
K Check!that!there!is!no!excessive!side!movement!or!binding!in!the!rear!wheels!when!
lifted!and!spun.
K Inspect!handrims!for!signs!of!rough!edges!or!peeling.
K Adjust!front!casters/forks!bearing!system!if!wheel!wobbles!noticeably!or!binds!to!a!
stop.
K Inspect!casters!for!cracks!and!wear.
K Ensure!that!casters!are!free!of!debris.
K Ensure!wheel!bearings!are!clean!and!free!of!moisture.
K Clean!upholstery!and!armrests.
K Check!that!all!labels!are!present!and!legible.!Replace!if!necessary.
Troubleshooting
Chair
Chair 3
Sluggish Turn or
Veers
Wheels
Performance
Right/
Left
X
X
X
X
X
X
9000 Series
Casters
Flutter
X
X
X
X
X
28
Squeaks
Looseness
and
in
Rattles
Chair
X
X
Solutions
Check tires for
correct and equal
pressure
Check for loose nuts
and bolts.
Check caster headtube
angle.
Check that rear
wheels are equally
spaced away from seat
frame.
Part No. 1056953