Activeforever Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Transport Chair - Manual (Page 20)

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Transport Chairs 20 Part No.1125095
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Maintenance Safety Precautions
ƽ WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise, injury or damage can result.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten the hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause dam-
age to the frame tubing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before using your transport chair, do the following:
A. Make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight.
B. Check all the parts for damage or wear and replace.
C. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. Periodically check the wheels and tires for cracks and wear. Have a qualified
technician replace if damaged.
3. Periodically adjust the wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to Adjusting
Wheel Lock on page 31.
4. Periodically check the front caster and the rear wheel hubs to make sure they are clean
and free of cracks.
Chair
Veers
Left/Right
Sluggish Turn
or Performance
Casters
Flutter
Squeaks
and
Rattles
Looseness
in
Chair
Chair 3
Wheels
Solutions
X X X X X
Check for loose
fork stem nuts
and bolts.
X X
Check that both
casters contact
the ground at the
same time.