8 troubleshooting – E&J EJ777-1 User Manual

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GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair

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8 TRouBlEshooTInG

Continual use of your transport chair 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 Health Products dealer 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 casters

are mounted in identical positions.
Caster stem(s) may be adjusted improperly.

Correct adjustment.

looseness in transport chair

squeaks / rattles

caster flutter

sluggish tur

ning

chair veers left

chair veers right

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE AND

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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Note: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts. A Transport Chair replacement

parts list is available at www.grahamfield.com to assist in the ordering of parts.

Caution: A complete inspection of your transport chair, including maintenance,
servicing and safety checks, should be performed by a Graham-Field Health
Products dealer at least once every six months.

WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest & Jennings replace-

ment parts could change the structure of the transport chair, void the
warranty, and create a hazardous condition, which could result in serious
personal injury.

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