Section 4-Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures - Invacare Compass XE Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE
SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1. Before using your Compass XE/Allegro, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check
all parts for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. Keep quick/quad‐release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and
proper operation. Refer to Adjusting the Quick‐Release Axle on page 103 or Adjusting
the Quad‐Release Axle on page 104.
3. Oil quick/quad‐release axles at least once a month with a Teflon lubricant.
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 Replacing the Locking
Mechanism in the Back Cane on page 71.
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 listed on the side
wall of the tire.
Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified
techncian.
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 periodically for cracks and wear, and should
be replaced.
7. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. Refer to
Replacing Handrim on page 105.
8. Periodically adjust wheel locks as tires wear. Refer to Adjusting the Wheel Locks on
page 121.
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.
11. Recliners Only ‐ Periodically check gas cylinders for oil leaks. If oil leak is detected,
replace the gas cylinder(s). Refer to Replacing the Gas Cylinders on page 118.
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