Troubleshooting; Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures - Invacare A4 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tub-

ing.

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.

Keep quick/quad‐release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper operation. Refer to Adjusting Quick‐

Release Axle on page 37 or Adjusting The Quad‐release Handle on page 38.

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.

Clean quick‐release axles and camber inserts once a week with a Teflon

DO NOT use your 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 on the sidewall of the tire.

Recommended tire pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tire.

Part No 1110545

Check tires for correct and equal pressure.

Check for loose stem nuts.

Check spokes and nipples.

Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time.

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CAUTION

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lubricant.

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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION

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