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3E02-INS-LAB-RevA14 • Traveler LX User Manual
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
Continual use of your Traveler LX 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 Everest & Jennings replacement parts. A
Traveler LX 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-
Everest & Jennings replacement parts could change the
structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a
hazardous condition, which could result in serious personal
injury.
