Service Inspection; Six Month Inspection - Invacare TDX SP User Manual

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Check center mount front riggings for loose fasteners. Replace
/tighten if necessary.
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Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.

8.5 Service Inspection

Every six months take your wheelchair to a qualified
technician for a thorough inspection and servicing.
Service inspections MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
DANGER!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Overinflation of tires may cause tires to explode.
– Inflate tire to the proper tire pressure (P.S.I. /
kilopascals) listed on the side wall of the tire.
– Only use wheelchair with tires at proper pressure.
– The wheels and tires should be checked periodically
for cracks and wear and should be replaced if
necessary.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Attaching hardware that is loosely secured could cause
loss of stability resulting in serious injury or damage.
– After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before
use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened
securely.
The following are recommended items to inspect during regular
service inspections performed by a qualified technician. Actual items
to be inspected during the service inspection may vary according
to the specific wheelchair:
1143190-N-03

8.5.1 Six Month Inspection

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Inspect stability lock cylinders, front and rear swing arms to
ensure proper operation.
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Ensure adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
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Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment
levers engage properly.
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Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure
buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is
secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary.
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Ensure axle nut or bolt and wheel mounting nuts are secure
on drive wheels.
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Inspect tires for flat spots and wear.
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Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or
binds to a stop.
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Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are secure and
not damaged/missing.
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Check center mount front riggings for loose fasteners. Replace
/tighten if necessary.
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Cables shall be inspected periodically to ensure that they
are routed and secured properly. Periodic inspection is
recommended as it may reveal loose and/or damaged cables.
Re-secure all loose cables and replace by following the
recommendations outlined in the Power Wheelchair Wiring
Guide, p/n 1167603.
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Ensure proper operation of powered functions (drive, seating,
legrests, etc.).
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Inspect motor brushes and gearbox coupling.
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Inspect electrical components for signs of corrosion. Replace if
corroded or damaged.
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Inspect battery terminals for loose cable connection. Tighten if
necessary.
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Ensure swingarm stops are in place and not deteriorated or
damaged. Replace if necessary.
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