Safety Inspection Checklist - Probasics EC03 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

NOTE: Every six (6) months or as necessary, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician
for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and
enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safety, your
wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend
the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and
preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
ITEM
GENERAL
Wheelchair rolls straight (no
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excessive drag or pull to one
side).
Inspect for loose/missing/broken
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hardware in all locations.
FRAME AND CROSS BRACES
Inspect for bent frame or cross
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braces.
WHEEL LOCKS
Do not interfere with tires when
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rolling
Pivot points free of wear and
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looseness
Wheel locks easy to engage
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Wheel locks prevent wheelchair
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from moving when engaged
SEAT AND BACK
Inspect upholstery for rips or
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sagging
Inspect for loose or broken
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hardware
Inspect cane hand grips for
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wear/looseness/deterioration
TIRES
Inspect for flat spots, cracks and
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water
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the
wheels and tires should be checked
periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced if damaged
REAR WHEELS
No excessive side movement or
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binding when lifted and spun.
Inspect wheels for cracks and
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wear (hub and rim).
Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically
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