Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures - Invacare 9000 SL Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

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

1. Before using your 9000 Series wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check
all parts for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. 9000 SL/9000 XT ONLY - Keep quick-release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure
positive locking and proper operation. Refer to Adjusting Quick-Release Axle on
page 50.
3. 9000 SL/9000 XT ONLY - Oil quick-release axles at least once a month (3-in-1 oil® or
equivalent).
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.
4. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tire.
As with any vehicle, the rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodi-
cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.
5. The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear,
and should be replaced by a qualified technician if damaged.
NOTE: Tire wear is excessive if:
• Pneumatic Tires - there is missing tread or the tires are bald.
• Urethane Tires - there are cuts, surface defects or the tires are loose on the rims.
• Rubber Tires - 30% or more of the tire has worn away.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that tires and casters be replaced every five years.
6. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to Adjusting
Patient-Operated Wheel Locks on page 56.
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