Invacare® Formula™ CG Seating
7 Setup/Maintenance
7.1
Setup/Delivery Inspection
Setup/delivery inspection should be performed by dealer at
time of delivery/set up.
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal
body structure needs and preference. Thereafter weekly,
monthly and periodic inspections should be performed by
user/attendant between the six month service inspections.
Refer to User/Attendant Inspection Checklist.
Every six months, and as necessary, take your wheelchair to
a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing.
Refer to wheelchair base user manual for additional safety
inspection and troubleshooting information.
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Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO
NOT use.
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Ensure clothing guards are secure.
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Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment
levers engage properly.
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Ensure adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
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Make sure all electrical connections are secure.
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Make sure drive lock-out operates properly.
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Make sure elevate systems drive with reduced speed when seat
is in elevated position.
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Check that cables are routed and secured properly to ensure
that cables do NOT become entangled and damaged during
normal operation of seating system.
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Ensure proper operation of powered functions (Example:
seating and legrests).
7.2
Wear and Tear Information
General Information
Normal wear and tear items and components include but are not
limited to: all upholstery items including seat and back upholstery,
arm and calf pads, cushions, wheels, tires and casters, all types of
batteries, joystick overlays and inductive rubberized protective boots.
Invacare reserves the right to ask for any item back that has an
alleged defect in workmanship. Refer to the Warranty section in this
manual for specific warranty information.
Refer to the Inspection Checklists for proper preventative
maintenance schedule.
This is just a general guideline and does not include items damaged
due to abuse and misuse.
Product Type
Product Wear and Tear
Wheelchairs
Wheels, Brake Assembly, Hand Grips
Mobility Hardware
and Electronics
Rubber Urethane Tires and Casters,
Handgrips, Joystick Inductive Tops,
Joystick Overlays, Motors and
Gearboxes (if exposed to prolonged
moisture, urine, etc.), Stability Lock
Upholstery and
Seating
Arm pads, Seat Cushion Foam, Seat
Cushion Covers, Back Cushion Foam,
Back Cushion Covers, Headrest Foam,
Headrest Covers, Footplate Covers,
Calf Pad (if applicable)Foam and Cover
Batteries
Lead acid/Lithium, Coin cell (watch
type), Gel (6 months)
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