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930487 Rev. A
X. Troubleshooting
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IX. Set-Up & Adjustment
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You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance (especially if
you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a
third if needed. You may need to look farther to find the best solution for a specific
problem.
NOTE– To keep track of your progress, make only ONE change at a time.
3. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up
Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by atten-
dant, overcoming obstacles or climbing curbs. Press
the rear anti-tip tube release lever. Hold lever in and
turn anti-tip tube up. Release the lever and repeat
with second anti-tip tube. Remember to return anti-tip
tubes to down position after completing maneuver.
M. CHECK-OUT
After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it
should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should
also perform smoothly. If you have any problems, fol-
low these procedures:
a. Review assembly and adjustment sections to make
sure chair was properly prepared.
b. Review trouble shooting guide.
c. If your problem persists, contact your authorized
supplier. If you still have a problem after con-
tacting your authorized supplier, contact Sunrise
customer service. See the introduction page for
details on how to contact your authorized sup-
plier or Sunrise customer service.
✓✓✓✓ Make sure tire pressure is correct and equal in
both rear tires and front caster tires, if pneumatic.
✓✓✓✓Make sure all nuts and bolts are snug.
✓✓Make sure all spokes and nipples are tight on
radial spoke wheels.
✓ Use Tri-Flow Lubricant (Teflon®-based) between
all modular frame connections and parts.
✓✓ ✓ ✓Check for proper caster housing adjustment. See
instructions for caster adjustment.
✓ Check for proper toe-in/out adjustment. See
instructions for proper adjustment.
Left turn in chair
Right turn in chair
Looseness in chair
Sluggish turning
Squeaks and rattles
Caster flutter
SYMPTOMS
SOLUTIONS