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10. Troubleshooting
Correct adjustment of the wheelchair is essential for the successful and safe use of this product.
Should assistance be required, contact the Aidacare Service Department on 1300 133 120.
Wheelchair is
steering/pulling to
one side
• Make sure the rear wheels are attached correctly to the frame.
• Make sure the end user is able to evenly distribute his/her weight on the
wheelchair.
• Make sure one wheel has not been mounted more tightly than the other.
Wheelchair is
moving slowly
• Make sure the rear wheels are attached correctly to the frame.
• Remove any hair or dirt from castor and rear wheel axles.
• Make sure there is not too much weight applied to the castors, otherwise adjust
the centre of gravity.
• Ensure user clothing is not interfering with movement of the rear wheels.
• Ensure both brakes are disengaged.
Wheelchair does
not turn smoothly
• Make sure the front fork bolts are not over tightened which can restrict front
castor wheel rotation.
• Remove any hair or dirt from castor axles.
• Ensure both brakes are disengaged.
Brakes are not
working properly
• Check distance between tyres and brake foot is sufficient such that the requisite
amount of force can be applied to the tyre surface to stop it moving when the
brake is in the engaged position.
Wheelchair
cannot be opened
or folded easily
• Clean the crossbar under the seat and apply some grease.
• Check that nothing has become lodged under the seat or in and around the
cross bar mechanism.
• Check foot plates are folded up.
9.1 Adjusting Legrest Height
Using a 5mm Allen key
loosen the bolt and
remove the centre pin.
Nominate the preferred
height by raising or
lowering footplate.
To secure, align the centre
pin with the chosen hole
and tighten.
9. Adjusting Your Wheelchair
Loosen.
Raise/Lower.
Tighten.
9.2 Removing Legrests
Pull up and hold the
hook, simultaneously
rotating the legrest
(away from the centre
of the chair) in an
outwards direction until
loose. Repeat for the
other side.
Pull Up Hook & Hold.
Swing Outwards.
Lift to Remove.
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