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SAFETY INSPECTION
This Procedure includes the following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these
maintenance procedures:
ITEM
GENERAL - (TROUBLESHOOTING)
Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to
one side).
WHEEL LOCKS - PROCEDURE 5
Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
Wheel locks easy to engage.
SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY - PROCEDURE 3
Inspect for rips or sagging.
Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch.
REAR WHEELS - PROCEDURE 5
Quick/Quad-release axles lock properly.
No excessive side movement or binding when lifted
and spun.
HANDRIMS - PROCEDURE 5
Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
SPOKES
Inspect for bent or broken spokes.
All spokes uniformly tight.
FRONT CASTERS - PROCEDURE 5
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.
Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and
tires should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear, and should be replaced.
TIRES - PROCEDURE 5
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.
CAMBER/AXLE TUBE - PROCEDURE 5
Axle tube is securely tightened.
Camber inserts are not extended more than 3-inches.
TURNBUCKLE - PROCEDURE 4
Inspect turnbuckle and jam nut for proper adjustment.
SUSPENSION - PROCEDURE 9
Check elastomers for wear and/or damage.
CLEANING
Clean Optional Quick Release Levers.
Clean upholstery and armrests.
NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a
qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servic-
ing. 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 maintenance
will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.
INITIALLY
INSPECT/
ADJUST
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PROCEDURE 2
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