Invacare Allegro 1061057 - Manual (Page 15)

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
After adjustments and before use, make sure
all attaching hardware is securely tightened.
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the
frame. This could cause damage to the frame
tubing.
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
1. Before using your Allegro, 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 opera-
tion. Refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RE-
LEASE AXLE or ADJUSTING THE QUAD-RE-
LEASE HANDLE in PROCEDURE 6 of this
manual.
3. Oil quick/quad-release axles at least once (1) a
month (3-in-1 oil or equivalent).
4. Periodically check the back fold down mecha-
nisms to ensure that they lock the back securely
in place. Disassemble and clean if necessary.
Refer to REPLACING THE LOCKING MECHA-
NISM IN THE BACK CANE in PROCEDURE 3
of this manual.
WARNING
Do not use the wheelchair unless it has the
proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate
the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions
may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily
harm.
5. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pres-
sure is listed on the side wall of the tire.
6. The wheels and tires should be checked peri-
odically for cracks and wear, and should be re-
placed when necessary at your authorized dealer
or by a qualified technician.
7. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are
secured to the rear wheels. Refer to HANDRIM
REPLACEMENT in PROCEDURE 6 of this
manual.
8. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to
tire wear. Refer to ADJUSTING THE WHEEL
LOCKS in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.
9. Periodically check front caster wheel bearings
to make sure they are clean and free from mois-
ture. Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary.
10. Check Upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
11. RECLINERS ONLY - Periodically check gas cyl-
inders for oil leaks. If oil leak is detected, re-
place the gas cylinder(s). Refer to REPLACING
THE GAS CYLINDERS in PROCEDURE 8 of
this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTERS SQUEAKS LOOSENESS CHAIR SOLUTIONS
VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN CHAIR 3 WHEELS
RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES
X X X X X If pneumatic, check tires
for correct and equal
pressure.
X X X X Check for loose stem
nuts and bolts.
X X X Check that both casters
contact the ground at
the same time.