Invacare Wheelchair - Manual (Page 13)

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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2
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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Troubleshooting - Mechanical
Troubleshooting - Electrical
Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will
reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair
must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.
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GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING)
l Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
CLOTHING GUARDS
l Ensure all fasteners are secure.
ARMS - (PROCEDURE 4)
l Secure but easy to release; adjustment levers engage properly.
l Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
* WHEEL LOCKS (RWD WHEELCHAIRS ONLY) - (PROCEDURE 11 )
l Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
l Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
l Wheel locks easy to engage.
SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY
l Inspect for rips or sagging.
DRIVE WHEELS
l Axle bolts and locking tab washers are secure.
l No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun when disengaged (free-
wheeling).
CASTERS - (PROCEDURE 8)
l Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster; caster should come to
a gradual stop.
l Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically
for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
CASTER/WHEEL/FORK/HEAD TUBE - (PROCEDURE 8)
l Ensure all fasteners are secure.
TIRES
l Inspect for flat spots and wear.
l If pneumatic tires check for proper inflation.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically
for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
CLEANING
l Clean upholstery and armrests.
INITIALLY
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INSPECT/
ADJUST
WEEKLY
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INSPECT/
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MONTHLY
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INSPECT/
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PERIODICALLY
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Checking Battery Charge Level
TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL
SOLUTIONS
If pneumatic, check tires for cor-
rect and equal pressure.
Check for loose stem nuts/bolts.
Check that both casters contact
ground at the same time.
CHAIR 3
WHEELS
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LOOSENESS
IN CHAIR
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SQUEAKS AND
RATTLES
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CASTERS
FLUTTER
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SLUGGISH TURN/
PERFORMANCE
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CHAIR VEERS
LEFT/RIGHT
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WARNING
*Wheel locks are an OPTION on RWD wheelchairs, (you may order with or without wheel locks). Transfer to and from the
wheelchair in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recom-
mends ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.