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Check the tire pressure
1. Check the tire pressure, 3.9 Tires, page 21.
2. Inflate the tires to the required pressure.
3. Check the tire tread at the same time.
4. If necessary, change the tires.
Check rear wheels are seated correctly
1. Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle
is seated correctly. The wheel should not come off.
2. If the rear wheels are not engaged properly, remove
any dirt or deposits. If the problem persists, have the
removable axles re-fitted by an authorized dealer.
Check posture belt
1. Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly.
IMPORTANT!
– Loose posture belts must be adjusted by an
authorized dealer.
– Damaged posture belts must be replaced by
an authorized dealer.
Check battery load level
1. Check that the battery load level is at 100%.
Visual check
1. Examine your wheelchair for loose parts, cracks or other
defects.
2. If you find anything, have your wheelchair checked
immediately by an authorized dealer.
Check stand up mechanism
1. Check that the stand up mechanism is easy operating.
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Clean front wheels
1. Check that the front wheels turn freely.
2. Remove any dirt or hair from the front wheel bearings.
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.
Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the
internet at www.invacare.eu.com.
IMPORTANT!
Safety nuts and bolts lose their effectiveness as a
result of repeated loosening and tightening.
– Safety nuts and bolts must be replaced by an
authorized dealer.
Check the spoke tension
The spokes should not be loose or distorted.
1. Loose spokes must be tightened by an authorized dealer.
2. Broken spokes must be replaced by an authorized dealer.
Check the parking brakes
1. Check that the parking brakes are positioned correctly.
The brake is set correctly if the brake shoe depresses
the tire by a few millimeters when the brake is applied.
2. If you find that the setting is not correct, have the
brakes correctly set by an authorized dealer.
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