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Check the adjustment of the backrest joint
1. Sit in the wheelchair and lean back on the backrest.
The backrest must be correctly engaged.
2. Pull the release cord. The pins must be free-moving on
both sides. Otherwise, the backrest joint will have to be
readjusted by your provider.
Check the posture belt
1. Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly.
IMPORTANT!
– Loose posture belts must be adjusted by your
provider.
– Damaged posture belts must be replaced by
your provider.
– Posture belts must always be installed by your
provider.
Visual check
1. Examine your wheelchair for loose parts, cracks or other
defects.
2. If you find anything, have your wheelchair checked
immediately by your provider.
Check the castors
1. Check that the castors turn freely.
2. Remove any dirt or hair from the castor bearings.
3. Faulty or worn out castors must be replaced by your
provider.
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Check the ball castors (transportation bearing)
1. Check that the ball castors turn freely.
2. Remove any dirt or hair from the ball castors.
3. Faulty or worn out ball castors must be replaced by
your provider.
Check the bolts
Bolts can work loose through constant use.
1. Check that the bolts are tight (on the footrest, seat
cover, sides, backrest, frame, seat module).
2. Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque like
described in the service manual. Service manuals can
be obtained from Invacare.
IMPORTANT!
Self-locking screws/nuts or thread-locking
adhesive are used for several connections. If
these are loosened, they must be replaced by
new self-locking screws/nuts or they must be
secured using new thread-locking adhesive.
– Self-locking screws/nuts must be replaced by
your provider.
Check the parking brakes
1. Check that the parking brakes are positioned correctly.
The parking brake is set correctly if the brake shoe
depresses the tyre by a few millimeters when the
parking brake is engaged.
2. If you find that the setting is not correct, have the
parking brakes correctly adjusted by your provider.
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