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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Part No. 1073955 25 Orbit

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Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

ƽ WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching

hardware is tightened securely.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to

the frame tubing.

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1. Beforeusingthewheelchair,makesureallnutsandboltsaretight.Checkallpartsfor

damageorwearandreplace.Checkallpartsforproperadjustment.

2. Keepquick‐releaseaxlesfreeofdirtandlinttoensurepositivelockingandproper

operation.RefertoAdjustingtheQuick‐ReleaseAxleonpage 62.

3. Oilquick‐releaseaxlesatleastonceamonth(3‐in‐1™oilorequivalent).

4. NON‐RECLINERSEATFRAMES‐Periodicallycheckthebackfolddown

mechanismstoensurethattheylockthebacksecurelyinplace.Disassembleandclean

ifnecessary.RefertoReplacingtheLockingMechanismintheBackCaneonpage 52.

Chair

Veers

Right/

Left

Chair 3

Wheels

Sluggish Turn or

Performance

Casters

Flutter

Squeaks

and

Rattles

Looseness

in

Chair

Solutions

XX X X

Check tires for

correct and equal

pressure.

XXXX

Check for loose nuts

and bolts.

XX X

Check caster headtube

angle.

XX

Check that rear

wheels are equally

spaced away from seat

frame.

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