Safety Inspection Checklist - Invacare POWER 9000 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow
these maintenance procedures.
ITEM
GENERAL
Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
CLOTHING GUARDS
Ensure all fasteners are secure.
ARMS
Secure but easy to release; adjustment levers engage properly.
Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
WHEEL LOCKS
Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
Wheel locks easy to engage.
ARMRESTS
Inspect for rips in upholstery.
Arm rest pad sits flush against arm tube.
SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY
Inspect for rips or sagging.
REAR WHEELS
Axle nut and wheel mounting nuts are secure.
No excessive side movement or binding when lifted
and spun when disengaged (free-wheeling).
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be
replaced when necessary.
FRONT CASTER
Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning
caster; caster should come to a gradual stop.
Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to
a stop.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be
replaced when necessary.
CASTER/WHEEL/FORK/HEAD TUBE
Ensure all fasteners are secure.
TIRES
Inspect for flat spots and wear.
If pneumatic tires check for proper inflation.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be
replaced when necessary.
CLEANING
Clean upholstery and armrests.
NOTE: Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing.
Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To
operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine mainte-
nance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

INITIALLY INSPECT/
ADJUST
WEEKLY
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
X X
X X
X X
X
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INSPECT/ INSPECT/
ADJUST ADJUST
MONTHLY PERIODICALLY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X