Chapter 2: Safety Inspection, Maintenance & Troubleshooting; Introduction; Safety Inspections And Maintenance - Permobil 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

Introduction

Your Permobil Manual wheelchair is designed, engineered and built to provide you with years of exceptional performance.
However, proper maintenance and regular safety inspections are essential in order to make sure your wheelchair is operating
properly, safely and at maximum efficiency. In addition, proper maintenance and regular safety inspections will extend the
life of your Permobil Manual wheelchair.

Safety Inspections and Maintenance

I WARNING
If you fail to inspect and maintain your wheelchair as directed in this Manual, you will be at risk for health complications
or you may fall, tip over or lose control of your wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
I WARNING
After making ANY adjustments or repairs to your wheelchair and after any servicing of your wheelchair, ALWAYS make sure
all attachment hardware is tightened securely BEFORE using the chair.
1. You MUST inspect and maintain your Permobil Manual wheelchair strictly in accordance with the following chart.
2. If your inspection uncovers any problem, make sure to service or repair the problem BEFORE using the wheelchair.
3. If your inspection reveals any loose, worn, bent or damaged parts, you MUST tighten, repair or replace them before
using your Permobil Manual wheelchair.
4. Clean your wheelchair ONLY in accordance with the instructions under "Cleaning and Disinfecting" on page 2-2.
5. Annually, or more often if necessary, you MUST have your wheelchair serviced and thoroughly inspected by a qualified
Permobil Manual dealer.
6. In addition to the maintenance and safety inspections indicated in the chart below, ALWAYS make sure that all nuts and
bolts are tight before riding in your wheelchair.
Inspection Item
General
• Make sure chair rolls straight (does not drag or pull to one side)
• Inspect for loose/missing/broken/worn/damaged hardware
Rear Wheels
• Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes
• Make sure all spokes are uniformly tight
• Inspect hubs and rims for cracks and wear
• Inspect for "trueness" (excessive side movement when wheel lifted and
spun indicates lack of "trueness")
Quick-Release/Quad-Release Axles
• Make sure axles are free of dirt and lint
• Wipe axle with cloth using either a "dry" silicone spray or a "dry"
Teflon -based lubricant
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• Make sure that axles lock properly in axle sleeve
Rear Tires
• Check for proper inflation as per sidewall of pneumatic tire
• Inspect for cracks, wear and flat spots
Camber Tube/Axle Sleeves
• Make sure camber plug clamps are securely tightened
• Make sure camber Sleeves are secure in camber clamps and axle
sleeves are secure in camber plugs
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