Section 3-Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures - Invacare Spree XT Owner's Operator And Maintenance 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

1. Keep quick‐release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper
operation. Refer to Adjusting The Quick‐Release Axle on page 66.
DO NOT use WD-40
axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
2. Clean quick‐release axles once a week with a Teflon
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
technician.
As with any vehicle, the wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
3. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressures will be listed on the side wall of
the tires.
4. The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should
be replaced.
5. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels.
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