Section 9-Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures; Safety Inspection Checklists - Invacare Solara Service Manual

SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to
the frame tubing.

SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

DO NOT use the 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.
As with any vehicle, the wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
1. Keep quick-release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper
operation. Refer to the Owner's Manual, part number 1080556.
DO NOT use WD-40, 3-in-1 Oil, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release
axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
2. Clean quick-release axles once (1) a week with a Teflon lubricant.
3. Maintain proper tire pressure. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressures will
be listed on the side wall of the tires.
4. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to the Owner's
Manual, part number 1080556.
5. Make sure that all bolts are tight before operating wheelchair.
6. Keep tilt slides and roller bearings free of dirt and lint to ensure proper operation of
the tilt mechanism.
7. Perform safety inspections whenever the wheelchair is brought in for service. Refer to
Safety Inspection Checklists on page 17.
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