iFixit - Answers With Device "Medical Furniture"

Walker: I need somebody to fix my hand brakes

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:02:22 -0700

I need somebody to fix my hand brakes

⟐ Commented June 14, 2024 at 21:02 MST

Wheelchair: Wheelchair will not open fully

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:26:40 -0700

I have a Carex wheelchair for only less then a year, and the problem with this with wheelchair is that it will not fully open or will not spread apart at all. Upon looking closely or inspecting the chair as I push it down to open fully, I notice that at times the left or the right will not slide down, which prevents the seat from collapsing down to open fully. Because of this I am uable to open my wheelchair to open fully to allowed me to sit. At time when the wheelchair would only open halfway I have to sit in it in a tight position and Hopeing that with my weight it would force it to open up, which it dose sometimes, but now it will not open anymore. The part in which it needs to slide down which is the left and right is stuck, I tried WD40 by spraying and lubracating the bar and forcefully pushing the bar down. It work , but for only 4 days, now it’s back to square one. Is there anyone in the ifixit commmunity who are familiar with wheelchari repair, or knows how to disassemble the wheelchair? I have continuely have contacted the company (Carex) for support and help as to how I am able to repair this problem, but I have not heard or recieve any information at all. I do not want to pay addition $500 a new one, since this one is not even a year old. Please help. Thank You.

⟐ Commented June 30, 2024 at 11:26 MST

Walker: Repair broken handle part to lock walker or squeeze the brake grip

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:39:19 -0700

Broke handler part to squeeze brakes or lock walker

⟐ Answered March 13, 2023 at 16:39 MST

Stryker Critical Care Bed: Head won’t go up or down, sounds like it’s trying.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:27:49 -0700

Head of the bed won’t go up or down.

⟐ Answered November 06, 2025 at 12:27 MST

Wheelchair: Cant reach a nut that is in a tight place, special tool needed?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:24:04 -0700

Hello,
I am trying to repair a wheelchair and to take the motor out.
it is a quickie 646SE

For a particular metal plate to be removed there are 4 bolts to remove. I removed one already with a box and a key so I know the tools have correct mesurement when there is space to manoeuver.

But one of the 4 nuts is placed in a corner and the key is kind of too fat to get get far enough around it to hold it while i turn the box. if fact it does not hold it at all.

What to do? Would i need another kind of key?

ps There is not place for the box on this side samething for the ring at the other end of the key.

Thanks

⟐ Commented October 23, 2025 at 19:24 MST

Walker: My brake wires are frayed by my handle how can I fix it

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:32:19 -0700

Brake wires are coming out at the handle can that be fixed

⟐ Commented April 23, 2024 at 15:32 MST

Walker: How do I replace a wheel?

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:27:24 -0700

How doI replace damaged wheel on my walker?

⟐ Answered September 21, 2022 at 14:27 MST

Walker: Wheel wobble on upright walker

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:15 -0700

I have an upright medical walker that has uncontrolled front caster wobble. I have tightened everything I can see that might be loose yet this wobble continues. I am hopeful that someone can suggest a solution!

Walker: The brakes on Walker does not work

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:57:15 -0700

The brakes on Walker does not work need some repairs

⟐ Commented April 18, 2022 at 11:57 MST

Patient Lift: Why my hoyer charger is not charging battery

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:20:24 -0700

But show light on and no charge light.

⟐ Answer deleted April 01, 2022 at 10:20 MST

Wheelchair: Broken Tilite Anti tips

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:35:38 -0700

Anyone know if you can fix TiLite User friendly Anti Tips? The ANTI-TIP PIVOT SUB part Stock Code: AS104972-Z, seems to have broken. It will not engage anymore. Thus the anti tips just flips up and down It seems the pin or something inside the piece no longer locks into place. Are these fixable or do you just need to order new ones?

⟐ Commented October 19, 2020 at 9:35 MST

Patient Lift: Looking for pinout for Liko/Invacare 8 pin remote

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 22:59:33 -0700

Missing remote on a patient lift for the Liko/Invacare patient lift i have a Linak CBJ2005 module with an 8 pin plug for remote looks the same as the other models Thanks

Wheelchair: Invacare Motion 9000sl wheelchair - wheels rubbing against chair

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:15:42 -0700

The wheels of my secondhand wheelchair are rubbing against the side of the chair. Has anyone experienced a similar issue? How might one go about fixing it? I am new to this chair.

⟐ Answered April 08, 2025 at 15:15 MST

Free Wheelchair Mission GEN 1: Can people with Rsds get wheelchairs?

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 06:59:03 -0700

I was wondering if people like me with rsds can get wheelchairs i've gotten to the point where i am going to have to have a wheelchair i can't walk without holding onto something, or i just do not work because i can't handle the pain its gotten so bad i fall over from walking, i feel faint and dizzy when i walk now. I feel unsafe I am only twenty-two. I do have obama-care/bluecross and blue shield i've been looking for a wheelchair for awhile.

⟐ Answered August 25, 2024 at 6:59 MST

Walker: Walker - left handle is bent & now too short. Can’t get the brake on.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:26:15 -0700

Walker handle is bent.

⟐ Answered March 23, 2021 at 13:26 MST

Walker: Install a seat on a current walker

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:40:19 -0700

My client has a walker she wants to add a seat to, Do you do this kind of work? & How Much? & Do you take insurance?

⟐ Answered August 10, 2017 at 10:40 MST

Hill-Rom Hospital Bed: Head/Feet Controls Not Working

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:55:09 -0700

I need help. I am a disabled, double amputee who bought a Hill Rom Total Care Sport bed in my home since I am bedridden and comfort is a priority. I have had the bed for several years, but yesterday out of the blue, the head and foot buttons will not work to raise the head section. I am stuck lying flat on my back in a rather uncomfortable position. My family tried unplugging the bed to reset it, but it did not work. There are no warning lights or error messages. The button makes a noise likes it's trying to lift when pushed but nothing happens. My family checked the brakes to make sure they were unlocked and nothing seems to be in the way or out of place. I called multiple companies today who said they cannot help me as the bed is in a private home rather than a hospital or doctor's office. Anyone with any suggestions to help troubleshoot this?

Equipment: Hill Rom TotalCare Sport Bed

⟐ Commented February 10, 2026 at 19:55 MST

Stryker Power Pro Ambulance Stretcher: Stretcher won’t stay elevated long

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:55:49 -0700

I have an older Power pro xt that lets up and down perfectly, but once you raise the stretcher up it slowly leaks back down in a few minutes. Is there a check valve that could be stuck ? The unit isn’t leaking any fluid.

⟐ Answered January 15, 2026 at 13:55 MST

Hill-Rom TotalCare Bed: The bed won’t respond to go up down. Signal said service required

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:21:51 -0700

Hillrom bed dies nit respond up down Service required light up

⟐ Commented December 31, 2025 at 20:21 MST

Hill-Rom VersaCare Bed: Why won't some of my P3200 beds not go as low as others?

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:33:28 -0700

I have a number of Versacare P3200 beds but some won't go all the way down while others will?

⟐ Commented December 21, 2025 at 9:33 MST