Troubleshooting; Maintenance; Transporting - Invacare Comet Owner's Operating And Maintenance Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTING
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Chair Chair
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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After making adjustments, always make sure
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that parts are properly tightened BEFORE us-
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ing the wheelchair.
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DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the
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frame. This could cause damage to the frame
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tubing.
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SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE
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PROCEDURES
1. Keep quick-release axles free of dirt and lint to
ensure positive locking and proper operation.
Refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE
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AXLE in PROCEDURE 5 of this manual.
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2. Oil quick-release axles at least once (1) a month
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3. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pres-
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sures will be listed on the side wall of the tires.
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4. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to
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tire wear. Refer to ADJUSTING WHEEL
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LOCKS in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual.
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5. Makes sure that ALL bolts are tight before op-
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erating chair.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Sluggish
Turn or Caster
Performance Flutter
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MAINTENANCE / TRANSPORTING
WARNING
Squeaks
and
Rattles
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6. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are
secured to the rear wheels. Refer to REPLAC-
ING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM in PROCEDURE
5 of this manual.
7. The wheels and tires should be checked peri-
odically for cracks and wear, and should be re-
placed when necessary.
8. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
TRANSPORTING THE INVACARE COMET
1. Remove the seating system.
2. Remove the footboard assembly or position
footboard underneath the seat (PROCEDURE 1).
3. Remove the rear wheels (PROCEDURE 5).
4. Remove or position the armrests parallel to the
back (PROCEDURE 2).
5. Remove the stroller handle (if applicable) (PRO-
CEDURE 4).
6. Engage the release mechanism and fold the
back towards the front of the chair (PROCE-
DURE 4).
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Looseness
in Chair SOLUTIONS
Check tires for correct
and equal pressure.
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Check for loose nuts
and bolts.
Check that both casters
contact the ground at
the same time.