Drive Sunfire Plus EC, Owner'S Manual

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7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION
Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Be sure to, follow
these checks and maintenance procedures.
NO. Item
initially weekly monthly periodically
1 General(Mechanical Troubleshooting)
♦ power wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to
one side).
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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.
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3 Seat and back upholstery
♦ Inspect for rips or sagging.
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4 Seat
♦ Seat secured to the power wheelchair frame.
♦ Inspect seat release latches
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5 Drive wheel
♦ Mounting bolts are secure
♦ No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and
spun when disengaged (free-wheeling)
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6 Caster assemblies
♦ Bolts are tight.
♦ Inspect caster assembly for proper tension by spinning
caster assembly; caster assembly should come to a
gradual stop.
Attention: As with any power wheelchair, the wheels
and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and replaced if necessary.
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7 Caster assemblies/ wheel
♦ Ensure all fasteners are secure.
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8 Wheels/tires
♦ Inspect for flat fasteners are secure.
Attention: As with any power wheelchair, the wheels
and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and replaced if necessary.
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9 Cleaning
♦ Clean upholstery and armrests.
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