A-4
18
Part No. 1110545
SECTION 2
SAFETY INSPECTION
SAFETY
INSPECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attachment hardware is tightened securely - otherwise, injury or damage may
result.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause
damage to the frame tubing.
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. Before using your A-4 wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts
for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. Keep quick-release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper
operation. Refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE in SECTION 6 of this
manual.
WARNING
DO NOT use WD-40
®
, 3-in-1 oil
®
, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-
release axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
3. Clean/oil quick-release axles once (1) a week with a Teflon
lubricant.
4. Keep optional quick release levers on axle tubes free of dirt and lint to ensure
positive locking and proper operation.
Chair
Chair
Sluggish
Squeaks
Veers
3
Turn or
Caster
and Looseness
Right/Left Wheels Performance Flutter
Rattles in Chair
SOLUTIONS
X
X
X
X
If pneumatic, check tires for
correct and equal pressure.
X
X
X
X
Check for loose stem nuts and
bolts.
X
X
Check spokes/nipples.
X
X
X
Check washers/spacers above and
below bearings in headtube.
X
X
X
X
Check that rear wheels are equally
spaced away from seat frame.
