Invacare Lightweight Aluminum Wheelchair - Manual (Page 12)

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WA R N I N G
After making adjustments, always
make sure that parts are properly tight-
ened BEFORE using the wheelchair.
DO NOT overtighten hardware attach-
ing to the frame. This could cause dam-
age to the frame tubing.
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
1. Before using your Aurora wheelchair, make sure
all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts for
damage or wear and replace. Check all parts
for proper adjustment.
2. The wheels and tires should be checked peri-
odically for cracks and wear, and should be re-
placed when necessary. Contact Invacare con-
sumer hotline toll free,
1-888-6AURORA (628-7672) for an authorized
technician near you.
3. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are
securely attached to the rear wheels. Refer to
REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM in
PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.
4. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to
tire wear. Refer to WHEEL LOCK ADJUST-
MENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this manual.
5. Periodically check front caster and rear wheel
hubs to make sure they are clean.
6. Check Upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE
CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTERS SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS
VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTER AND IN CHAIR
RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES
X X X X Check for loose stem
nuts and bolts.
X X X X Check caster angle
adjustment.
X X X Check that both casters
contact the ground at
the same time.