E&J EJ78X-1 Wheelchair User Manual


 
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Continual use of your Transport Chair necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set
adjustments have been altered. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common
problems that may occur, and offers corrective actions for each. If you are unsure of the
solution or unable to diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field
authorized distributor for assistance.
Nuts and/or bolts may be loose. If so, tighten.
Bolts should be snug.
Casters or stem(s) may be adjusted improperly.
Have your GF distributor correct adjustment.
looseness in transport chair
squeaks / rattles
front caster flutter
sluggish turning
chair veers left
chair veers right
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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Info: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts. A Transport Chair replacement parts list is
available at www.grahamfield.com to assist in the ordering of parts.
CAUTION: A complete inspection of your Transport Chair, including maintenance, servicing and
safety checks, should be performed by a Graham-Field authorized distributor at least every six
months.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest & Jennings replacement parts
could change the structure of the Transport Chair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous
condition, which could result in serious personal injury.