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02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual
VIII TROUBLESHOOTING
Continual use of your Metro IC3 necessitates maintenance, especially if
the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following trouble-
shooting 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 Metro IC3
parts catalog is available through Graham-Field Health
Products dealers to assist in the ordering of parts.
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Caution: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, including
maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be handled
by an Graham-Field Health Products dealer at least once a
year.
