Inspection And Maintenance - Drive Medical Sunfire General Owner's Manual

7 . I N S P E C T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
INSPECTION
Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference, thereafter, follow
these checks and maintenance procedures.
NO.
1 General(Mechanical Troubleshooting)
power chair rolls straight(no excessive drag or pull to one
side).
2 Arms
Secure but easy to release; adjustment levers engage
properly.
Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
Pivot point free of wear and looseness.
3 Seat and back upholstery
Inspect for rips or sagging.
4 Seat
Seat secured to the power chair frame.
Inspect seat release latches
5 Drive wheel
Mounting bolts are secure
No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and
spun when disengaged (free-wheeling)
6 Caster assemblies
Bolt are tight.
Inspect caster caster assembly for proper tension by
spinning caster assembly; caster assembly should come to
a gradual stop.
Attention: As with any power chair, the wheels and tires
should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and replaced if necessary.
7 Caster assemblies/ wheel
Ensure all fasteners are secure.
8 Wheels/tires
Inspect for flat fasteners are secure.
Attention: As with any power chair, the wheels and tires
should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and replaced if necessary.
9 Cleaning
Clean upholstery and armrests.
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initially weekly monthly periodically