Safety Inspection And Maintenance; Performance Control; General Inspection - Invacare Action1 NG User Manual

3. Safety inspection and maintenance

3.1. Performance control

As the user, you will be the first to notice any possible
operational defects with your wheelchair. The following table
indicates the easiest troubleshooting symptoms to identify
and the preliminary inspection that you can perform.
In the event that the symptoms persist after adjusting the
pressure in the tyres, please consult your retailer.
The inner tubes of the wheels are the only components that
you can repair yourself (see paragraph B-2.3).
If the screws and nuts are not tight enough or loose, the axle
fork angle is not perpendicular to the ground, please consult
your retailer to get a competent person to re-set them to the
correct position and tighten appropriately.
(Recommended torque : M5 = 3-6 Nm; M6 = 7-12 Nm & M8
= 10-20 Nm)
The
The The
wheelchair
wheelchair wheelchair
castors
turns or
swerves swerves
moves
to the to the left
slowly
right
The
Creaking Play in
Inspections
the
and
wheelchair
lift clinking
Make sure that
pressure in the
pneumatic tyre is
correct (cf. § B-2.3)
Make sure that the
bolts are tight
Make sure that the
2 castors come in
contact with the
ground at the same
time

3.2. General inspection

Your distributor, who has the required technical expertise, is
responsible for any wheelchair repairs.
We recommend that you take the wheelchair to your
retailer at least once a year for a complete inspection.
Regular maintenance allows the identification and
replacement of defective and worn parts, which improves the
daily operation of your wheelchair.
Regular inspections to be performed by you or your
assistants :
a. General
Make sure that the wheelchair folds and unfolds easily.
Make sure that the wheelchair moves in a straight line. (no
resistance or deviation)
b. Manual brakes
Make sure that the manual brakes do not touch the moving
tyres.
Make sure that the manual brakes operate easily.
Make sure that the joints are not worn and do not have play.
c. Folding system
Check the folding system for worn or distorted parts.
d. Skirtguard/armrest upholstery
Make sure that all the fittings are properly tightened.
e.Armrests
Make sure that the armrests are firmly attached, but easy to
remove.
f.Armpad
Make sure that the armpads are in good condition.
g. Seat and backrest upholstery
Make sure that the upholstery is in good condition.
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