SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
TDX® SC TDX® Spree
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SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
Every
six
months
take
your
wheelchair
to
a
qualified
technician
for
a
thorough
inspection
and
servicing.
Regular
cleaning
will
reveal
loose
or
worn
parts
and
enhance
the
smooth
operation
of
your
wheelchair.
To
operate
properly
and
safely,
your
wheelchair
must
be
cared
for
just
like
any
other
vehicle.
Routine
maintenance
will
extend
the
life
and
efficiency
of
your
wheelchair.
Initial
adjustments
should
be
made
to
suit
your
personal
body
structure
needs
and
preference.
Thereafter
follow
these
maintenance
procedures:
Safety Inspection Checklists
Inspect/Adjust Initially
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
❑
Ensure
wheelchair
rolls
straight
(no
excessive
drag
or
pull
to
one
side).
❑
Inspect
all
fasteners.
❑
Inspect
TRRO/TRBKTS
fasteners
and
hardware.
❑
Ensure
clothing
guards
are
secure.
❑
Ensure
arms
are
secure
but
easy
to
release
and
adjustment
levers
engage
properly.
❑
Ensure
adjustable
height
arms
operate
and
lock
securely.
❑
Ensure
arm
pivot
points
are
free
of
wear
and
looseness.
❑
Clean
upholstery
and
armrests.
❑
Inspect
upholstery
for
rips
or
sagging.
❑
Ensure
armrest
pad
sits
flush
against
arm
tube.
❑
Ensure
seat
release
latch
is
functional.
Replace
if
necessary
❑
Ensure
axle
nut
and
wheel
mounting
nuts
are
secure
on
drive
wheels.
❑
No
excessive
side
movement
or
binding
when
drive
wheels
are
lifted
and
spun
when
disengaged
(free
‐
wheeling).
❑
Ensure
that
casters
are
free
of
debris.
❑
Ensure
wheels/casters
have
proper
tension
when
wheels/casters
are
spun
(when
free
‐
wheeling).
Wheels/casters
should
come
to
a
gradual
stop.
❑
Loosen/tighten
caster
locknut
if
wheel
wobbles
noticeably
or
binds
to
a
stop.
❑
Ensure
all
caster/wheel/fork/headtube
fasteners
are
secure
and
not
damaged/missing.
❑
Ensure
wheel
locks
DO
NOT
interfere
with
tires
when
rolling.