MAINTENANCE
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Initially, all the following points should be checked. Thereafter we recommend that you follow
these maintenance procedures:
Weekly Monthly Periodically
To check...
General
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Wheelchair rolls straight (no excess drag or pull to one side)
Frame and crossbraces
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Inspect for loose or missing hardware
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Inspect for bent frame or cross braces
Seat and back
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Inspect for rips or sagging
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Inspect for loose or broken hardware
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Inspect cane hand grips for wear/looseness/deterioration
Rear wheels
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No excessive side movement when lifted and spun
Hand rims
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Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling
Spokes
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Inspect for broken spokes
Front casters / forks
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Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by spinning caster.
Caster should come to a gradual stop
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Check hardware for tightness
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Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be
checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
Tires
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Inspect for cracks or wear
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If pneumatic, check for proper inflation
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be
checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
Wheel locks
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Do not interfere with tires when rolling
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Pivot points free of wear and looseness
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Wheel locks easy to engage
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Wheel locks prevent wheelchair from moving when engaged
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