Section 4-Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures - Invacare Solara 3G Service Manual

SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE
SECTION 4—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 53.
DO NOT use WD-40
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.
6. Periodically adjust wheel locks as tires wear. Refer to Installing/Removing the Foot Operated Wheel Lock on page 127.
7. Make sure that ALL bolts are tight before operating wheelchair.
8. Keep tilt slides and roller bearings free of dirt and lint to ensure proper operation of the tilt mechanism.
9. Periodically check the back fold down mechanisms to ensure that they lock the back securely in place.
10. Periodically check front caster wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon lubricant
if necessary.
11. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
12. Recliners Only ‐ Periodically check gas cylinders for oil leaks. If oil leak is detected, contact Invacare.
Solara®3G/Spree 3G
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, 3-in-1 oil , or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release axles.
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lubricant.
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