Checking The General Condition - Invacare NXT Generation NEXT User Manual

Checking The General Condition

For maintenance operations, consult your distributor who has all the necessary
information.
Ask your distributor to annually inspect your wheelchair thoroughly and carry
out in depth maintenance. Regular maintenance allows defective or worn parts
to be identified and improves the normal operation of your wheelchair.
The following table shows what to check when the wheelchair is delivered,
each week, each month and at 6 monthly intervals.
Checks to be Made:
1. General:
The wheelchair moves in a straight line (no
resistance or drag)
2. Manual brakes:
The manual brakes do not touch the tyres when
moving
The manual brakes are easy to operate
The articulations are not worn and do not show signs
of play
3. Frame work
Examine them to check that they are not worn or bent
4. Clothing protectors/armrest upholstery
Check that all fixings are in position and tightened
5. Armrests
Firmly attached but easy to remove
6. Arm Pads/Foam
Check that the padding is in good condition
7. Seat and backrest upholstery
Check that it is in good condition
8. Castors
Check the axle to ensure that it is correctly tightened,
by turning the castor. The castor should stop
gradually
9. Fork / Fork tube
Check that all the fittings are in place
10. Pneumatic and solid tyres
If the wheelchair has pneumatic tyres, check that
they are correctly inflated (the pressure is shown on
sidewall)
If the wheelchair has solid tyres, check the running
surface
Trouble Shooting
On
Weekly
delivery
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
35
Monthly
Monthly
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6
X
X
X