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SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
34
Part No 1127114
SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Maintenance Safety Precautions
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before
using
your
Compass
XE/Allegro,
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/quad
‐
release
axles
free
of
dirt
and
lint
to
ensure
positive
locking
and
proper
operation.
Refer
to
Adjusting
the
Quick
‐
Release
Axle
on
page 103
or
Adjusting
the
Quad
‐
Release
Axle
on
page 104.
3. Oil
quick/quad
‐
release
axles
at
least
once
a
month
with
a
Teflon
lubricant.
4. Periodically
check
the
back
fold
down
mechanisms
to
ensure
that
they
lock
the
back
securely
in
place.
Disassemble
and
clean
if
necessary.
Refer
to
Replacing
the
Locking
Mechanism
in
the
Back
Cane
on
page 71.
WARNING
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO
NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to
explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side
wall of the tire.
Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified
techncian.
5. If
tires
are
pneumatic,
recommended
tire
pressure
is
listed
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tire.
6. The
wheels
and
tires
should
be
checked
periodically
for
cracks
and
wear,
and
should
be
replaced.
7. Periodically
check
handrims
to
ensure
they
are
secured
to
the
rear
wheels.
Refer
to
Replacing
Handrim
on
page 105.
8. Periodically
adjust
wheel
locks
as
tires
wear.
Refer
to
Adjusting
the
Wheel
Locks
on
page 121.
9. Periodically
check
front
caster
wheel
bearings
to
make
sure
they
are
clean
and
free
from
moisture.
Use
a
Teflon
lubricant
if
necessary.
10. Check
upholstery
for
sagging,
rips
or
tears.
11. Recliners
Only
‐
Periodically
check
gas
cylinders
for
oil
leaks.
If
oil
leak
is
detected,
replace
the
gas
cylinder(s).
Refer
to
Replacing
the
Gas
Cylinders
on
page 118.