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Safety Inspection Checklist
At every use
Make sure wheelchair rolls easily and straight.
Check for vibrations, noise or any deviation from normal
functioning.
Ensure wheel locks are working properly.
Ensure that front stem is perpendicular to floor.
Visually inspect tires (front & rear) for debris, low pressure, flat
spots or wear.
Make sure anti-tip tubes are locked in place (if equipped).
Visually inspect fabric for protruding metal, rips or tears.
Ensure that hand grips are not loose (if equipped).
Check hand rims for rough edges and make sure they are free
from grease or other contaminants.
Checks for component interference.
Check for irregular noise and rattles.
Weekly
Check tire pressure with a tire gauge
Check seat tension.
Monthly
Check wheel alignment.
Check for free running of fork bearings.
Yearly
Have a complete inspection
performed by a qualified technician.
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Particular damages
15.1
Damages requiring service by a qualified
service agent
If any of the following conditions are observed, the wheelchair
must be serviced by a qualified service agent:
• Any wheel adjustment;
• Any defective ball bearings of the forks;
• Any defective ball bearings of the front wheels;
15.2
Special damages that require the return of
the wheelchair to the manufacturer
If any of the following conditions are observed, always contact
your service agent prior to sending your wheelchair for repairs
at Motion Composites.
• Part of the frame or cross brace is cracked;
• The thread of a riv nut is damaged;
• Part of the frame or cross brace is broken;
• Cross brace becomes worn;
• Problems continue to be identified after several adjustments
or repairs have been made by a qualified service agent.
