Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Invacare ORBIT Service Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
After adjustments and before use, make sure
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all attaching hardware is securely tightened.
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DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to
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the frame. This could cause damage to the
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frame tubing.
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SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE
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PROCEDURES
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1. Before using your Orbit, make sure all nuts and
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bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear
and replace. Check all parts for proper
adjustment.
2. Keep quick-release axles free of dirt and lint to
ensure positive locking and proper operation. Re-
fer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE
in PROCEDURE 7 of the owner's manual, part
number 1073955.
3. Oil quick-release axles at least once (1) a month
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(3-in-1 oil or equivalent).
3-in-1 oil - Registered trademark of American
Home Products Corporation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SLUGGISH CASTERS
TURN OR FLUTTERS
PERFORMANCE
X X
X X
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MAINTENANCE

WARNING
CAUTION
SQUEAKS LOOSENESS
AND IN CHAIR
RATTLES
X X
4. Periodically check the back fold down mechanisms
to ensure that they lock the back securely in place.
Disassemble and clean if necessary. Refer to RE-
PLACING THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE
BACK CANE in PROCEDURE 4 of the owner's
manual, part number 1073955.
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. The recommended tire pressure
is listed on the side wall of the tire.
5. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure
is listed on the side wall of the tire.
6. The wheels and tires should be checked periodi-
cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced
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 7 of the
owner's manual, part number 1073955.
8. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to
tire wear. Refer to ADJUSTING THE WHEEL
LOCKS in PROCEDURE 8 of the owner's manual,
part number 1073955.
9. Periodically check front caster wheel bearings to
make sure they are clean and free from moisture.
Use a Teflon lubricant if necessary.
10. Check Upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
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CHAIR SOLUTIONS
3 WHEELS
X If pneumatic, check tires
for correct and equal
pressure.
Check for loose stem
nuts and bolts.
Check that both casters
contact the ground at
the same time.
WARNING