Invacare CROSSFIRE T6 - Manual (Page 23)

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No 1148078 23 Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
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 may occur.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to
the frame tubing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before using your 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. Keep quick/quad-release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and
proper operation. Refer to Adjusting Quick-Release Axles on page 39 or Adjusting
Quad-Release Handles on page 40.
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release
axles or camber inserts. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may
occur.
3. Clean quick-release axles and camber inserts once a week with a Teflon
®
lubricant.
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tyre pressure (p.s.i.).
DO NOT overinflate the tyres. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the
tyre to explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tyre pressure is on the
sidewall of the tyre.
4. Recommended tyre pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tyre.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.
5. The wheels, casters and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced when necessary. Contact a qualified technician or Invacare
customer support at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual.