10.2 Identifying and repairing faults
Fault
Possible cause
Action
The wheelchair does not
travel in a straight line
Incorrect tire pressure on one rear wheel
Correct tire pressure,
→
One or more spokes broken
Replace faulty spoke(s),
→
specialist dealer
Spokes tightened unevenly
Tighten loose spokes,
→
specialist dealer
Front wheel supporter is not aligned
correctly
Correct position and alignment of front wheel
supporter,
→
specialist dealer
Front wheel bearings are dirty or damaged
Clean or replace the bearings,
→
specialist dealer
Rear wheels are off track
Change track,
→
specialist dealer
Front wheels not adjusted to same height
Position the front wheels such that they touch
the floor at the same time,
→
specialist dealer
The wheelchair tips
backwards too easily
Rear wheels are mounted too far forwards
Mount the rear wheels further back,
→
specialist
dealer
Back angle too large
Reduce the backrest angle,
→
specialist dealer
Seat angle too large
Mount the adapter plate lower on the side
profile,
→
specialist dealer
Select a smaller front wheel fork,
→
specialist
dealer
Removable axles dirty
Clean removable axles
Removable axles cannot
be inserted correctly
Removable axles misaligned
Adjust removable axles,
→
specialist dealer
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