Safety inspection checklist – Invacare 9000 XT User Manual
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9000 Series
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified technician 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.
Section 2 - Safety Inspection includes the following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and prefer-
ence. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
ITEM
Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically
GENERAL
Wheelchair rolls straight
(no excessive drag or pull to one side).
X
X
FRAME AND CROSSBRACES
Inspect for loose or missing hardware.
X
X
Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces.
X
X
WHEEL LOCKS
Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
X
X
Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
X
X
Wheel locks easy to engage.
X
X
Wheel locks prevent chair from moving when engaged.
X
X
SEAT AND BACK
Inspect for rips or sagging.
X
X
Inspect for loose or broken hardware.
X
X
Inspect cane hand grips for wear/looseness/deterioration.
X
X
TIRES
Inspect for flat spots, cracks and wear.
X
X
If pneumatic tires check for proper inflation.
X
X
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and
tires should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear, and should be replaced.
REAR WHEELS
If equipped, quick-release axles lock properly.
Lubricate if necessary.
X
X
No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and
spun.
X
X
Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes.
X
X
HANDRIMS
Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
X
X
FRONT CASTERS/FORKS
Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by
spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stop.
X
X
Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles noticeably or
binds to a stop. Ensure wheel bearings are clean and
free of moisture.
X
X
X
Check headtube locknuts for tightness.
X
X
Inspect casters for cracks and wear.
X
X
Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes.
X
X
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and
tires should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear, and should be replaced.
CLEANING
Clean upholstery and armrests.
X
X
SAFETY
INSPECTION
SECTION 2
SAFETY INSPECTION
SAFETY
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