SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Part No 1127114
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Compass™XE
and Allegro®
❑
Inspect
for
broken
spokes.
❑
Ensure
wheel/fork
assembly
has
proper
tension
when
caster
is
spun.
Caster
should
come
to
a
gradual
stop.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels/casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks, flat spots and wear, and should be replaced.
❑
Loosen/tighten
locknut
if
wheel
wobbles
noticeably
or
binds
to
a
stop.
❑
Ensure
wheel
bearings
are
clean
and
free
of
moisture.
❑
Ensure
all
caster/wheel/fork/headtube
fasteners
are
secure.
❑
Ensure
wheel
locks
do
not
interfere
with
tires
when
rolling.
❑
Ensure
wheel
lock
pivot
point
are
free
of
wear
and
looseness.
❑
Ensure
wheel
locks
are
easy
to
engage.
❑
Inspect
tires/casters
for
flat
spots
and
wear.
❑
Check
pneumatic
tires
for
proper
inflation
(recommended
tire
pressure
is
listed
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tire).
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.
❑
Clean
quick
‐
release
axles
with
a
Teflon
®
lubricant.
❑
Ensure
axles
are
free
from
dirt,
lint,
etc.
❑
Ensure
roller
bearings
are
free
from
dirt,
lint,
etc.
❑
Inspect
gas
cylinders
for
leaking
oil.
❑
Adjust
wheel
locks
as
tires
wear.
❑
Clean
and
wax
all
parts.
❑
Clean
upholstery
and
armrests.
❑
Check
that
all
labels
are
present
and
legible.
Replace
if
necessary.
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
❑
Ensure
wheelchair
rolls
straight
(no
excessive
drag
or
pull
to
one
side).
❑
Ensure
quick/quad
‐
release
axles
lock
properly.
❑
Inspect
for
broken
spokes.
❑
Ensure
wheel/fork
assembly
has
proper
tension
when
caster
is
spun.
Caster
should
come
to
a
gradual
stop.
❑
Inspect
tires/casters
for
flat
spots
and
wear.