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5.2 Regular Maintenance Record
To make sure your wheelchair is in good condition, visit your KARMA wheelchair
dealer regularly for maintenance (and keep records accordingly) every six months
after purchasing.
A maintenance/service fee may apply.
WARNING:
● Even if you don't use the vehicle for a long time, the wheelchair should still be
maintained regularly. You should clean your wheelchair regularly..
Item
Weekly Monthly
GENERAL
● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one
side)
Ⅴ
FRAME AND CROSS BARS
● Inspect frame structure for small cracks/fissures
Ⅴ
● Inspect for bent frame or cross bars
Ⅴ
BRAKES
● Do not interfere with tyres when rolling
Ⅴ
● Pivot points free of wear and looseness
Ⅴ
● Easy to engage
Ⅴ
● Prevent wheelchair from moving when engaged
Ⅴ
SEAT & BACKREST
● Inspect for rips or sagging
Ⅴ
● Inspect for loose or broken hardware
Ⅴ
CASTERS
● Inspect the casters for smooth rotation of the caster wheel
and caster assembly
Ⅴ
● Inspect the caster for wear in the bearings/mountings and
for tyre wear or damage
Ⅴ
REAR WHEELS
● Quick-release axles lock properly; lubricate if necessary
Ⅴ
● No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and
Ⅴ
