GD-450-525-INS-LAB-RevA21 • Regency 450 / 525 User Manual
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8 TROUBLESHOOTING
Continual use of your Regency 450 / 525 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.
Rear wheels and / or casters may be adjusted
improperly. Ensure that both rear wheels are
mounted in identical positions, and that casters
are mounted in identical positions.
Caster stem(s) may be adjusted improperly.
See distributor to correct adjustment.
looseness in wheelchair
squeaks / rattles
caster flutter
sluggish turning
chair veers left
chair veers right
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Info: Use only Gendron replacement parts. A Regency 450 / 525 parts catalog is available at
www.grahamfield.com to assist in the ordering of parts.
CAUTION: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, 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-Gendron replacement parts
could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous
condition, which could result in serious personal injury.
