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Wolturnus - Wheelchair for Sport Use - User’s Manual 2016
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Wolturnus - Wheelchair for Sport Use - User’s Manual 2016
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
9 Troubleshooting
During routine maintenance, it may be necessary to make adjustments or repair faults. In most
cases, the solution to the problem can be found on the following list:
Problem
Solution
Reference
The caster/anti-
tipper makes
noise or is resi-
stant
Check if there is dirt between the fork and caster or
dirt in the fork ball-bearings.
Clean off the dirt and tighten the screws. If they do
not roll freely, change the ball-bearings.
Section 6.11
The front fork or
anti-tipper fork
shakes
Loosen and remove the bearing housing cap. Then
tighten the nut to a degree where the front fork
with wheel can still rotate easily.
Make sure that the caster is vertical.
Section 6.11
The rear wheel
makes a loud
clicking noise
Check and tighten the spokes and the push rim
mounting screws.
Check that nothing is pushing against the rear
wheel or the rear wheel´s spokes.
Rear wheel resi-
stance
Check if the rear wheel is misaligned.
Check if, for example, the side panel or another
part is pushing against the rear wheel.
Check if the rear wheel bearings are worn down
and need replacement.
Loud clicking
noise
Check and tighten the screws in the rear wheel and
caster mounting brackets
Section 6.7
Section 6.11
The footrest is
lopsided
Check that the foot plate is screws is tighten
Section 6.8-10
If the problem cannot be solved with the aid of the troubleshooting section, contact the sup
-
plier or Wolturnus A/S. Contact information, go to section 13.
