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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair
You can inspect the following before taking your wheelchair to a Karma wheelchair
dealer.
Problem
Checking Points and Corrective Action
Chair Veers
Right/Left
• Check tyres(tires) for correct and equal pressure
• Check castor(caster) bracket angle
• Check that rear wheels are equally spaced from
the seat frame
2. Sluggish Turn or
Performance
• Check tyres(tires) for correct and equal pressure
• Check for loose nuts and bolts
3.Castor(Caster) Flutter/Wobble
• Check tyres(tires) for correct and equal pressure
• Check for loose nuts and bolts
• Check castor(caster) bracket angle
4. Squeaks and Rattles
• Check for loose nuts and bolts
5. Looseness in Chair
• Check for loose nuts and bolts
6.Wheelchair does not stand-up
• Is the battery level indicate to red area?
Charge the batteries.
• Is the charger plugged into the wheelchair?
Un plug the charger and put it away.
If you cannot solve the problem by yourself, contact your Karma wheelchair dealer
for help.