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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
NOTE
: Every six (6) months or as necessary, 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 safety, 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:
ITEM
Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically
GENERAL
-
Wheelchair rolls straight (no
excessive drag or pull to one
side).
-
Inspect for loose/missing/broken
hardware in all locations.
X
X
X
X
FRAME AND CROSS BRACES
-
Inspect for bent frame or cross
braces.
X
X
WHEEL LOCKS
-
Do not interfere with tires when
rolling
-
Pivot points free of wear and
looseness
-
Wheel locks easy to engage
-
Wheel locks prevent wheelchair
from moving when engaged
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SEAT AND BACK
-
Inspect upholstery for rips or
sagging
-
Inspect for loose or broken
hardware
-
Inspect cane hand grips for
wear/looseness/deterioration
X
X
X
X
X
X
TIRES
-
Inspect for flat spots, cracks and
water
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the
wheels and tires should be checked
periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced if damaged
X
X
REAR WHEELS
-
No excessive side movement or
binding when lifted and spun.
-
Inspect wheels for cracks and
wear (hub and rim).
X
X
X
X