Invacare Alu Lite User Manual page 26

Invacare® Alu Lite
Check posture belt
1. Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly.
IMPORTANT!
– Loose posture belts must be adjusted by an
authorized dealer.
– Damaged posture belts must be replaced by
an authorized dealer.
Visual check
1. Examine your wheelchair for loose parts, cracks or other
defects.
2. If you find anything, have your wheelchair checked
immediately by an authorized dealer.
Check the folding mechanism
1. Check that the folding mechanism is easy operating.
Clean the front wheels
1. Check that the front wheels turn freely.
2. Remove any dirt or hair from the front wheel bearings.
Check the bolts
Bolts can work loose through constant use.
1. Check that the bolts are tight (on the footrest, seat
cover, sides, backrest, frame, seat module).
2. Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque.
Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the
internet at www.invacare.eu.com.
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IMPORTANT!
Safety nuts and bolts lose their effectiveness as a
result of repeated loosening and tightening.
– Safety nuts and bolts must be replaced by an
authorized dealer.
Check the parking brakes
1. Check that the parking brakes are positioned correctly.
The brake is set correctly if the brake shoe depresses
the tire by a few millimeters when the brake is applied.
2. If you find that the setting is not correct, have the
brakes correctly set by an authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT!
The parking brakes must be reset after replacing
the rear wheels.
Checking after a heavy collision or blow
IMPORTANT!
The wheelchair can sustain visibly undetectable
damage as a result of a heavy collision or hard
blow.
– It is essential to have your wheelchair checked
by an authorized dealer after a heavy collision
or hard blow.
Spare parts
All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare
authorized dealer. A current list of spare parts is
available on the internet at www.invacare.eu.com.
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