E&J GF0700137RevA07 Wheelchair User Manual


 
GF0700137RevA07, September 2007 • Paramount XD Owner’s Manual 27
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
Continual use of your Paramount XD necessitates maintenance,
especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The fol-
lowing 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 Health Products dealer for assistance.
Nuts and/or bolts may be loose. If so, tighten.
Bolts should be snug.
Rear wheels and/or casters may be adjusted
improperly. Insure that both rear wheels are
mounted in identical positions, and that casters
are mounted in identical positions.
Caster stem(s) may be adjusted improperly.
Correct adjustment.
looseness in wheelchair
squeaks / rattles
caster flutter
sluggish turning
chair veers left
chair veers right
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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Note: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts.
A Paramount XD parts catalog is available at
www.grahamfield.com to assist in the ordering of
parts.
Caution: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, in-
cluding maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should
be performed by a Graham-Field Health Products dealer
at least every six months.