Check that rear wheels are seated correctly
1.
Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle
is seated correctly. The wheel should not come off.
2.
If the rear wheels are not engaged properly, remove
any dirt or deposits. If the problem persists, have the
removable axles re-fitted by a qualified technician.
Check posture belt
1.
Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly.
IMPORTANT!
– Loose posture belts must be adjusted by an
authorized provider.
– Damaged posture belts must be replaced by
a qualified technician.
Check the folding mechanism
1.
Check that the folding mechanism is easy operating.
Check the castors
1.
Check that the castors turn freely.
2.
Remove any dirt or hair from the castor bearings.
3.
Faulty or worn out castors must be replaced by a
qualified technician.
Check the bolts
Bolts can work loose through constant use.
1.
Check that the bolts are tight securely and without free
play (on the footrest, castor, castor housing, seat cover,
sides, backrest, frame, seat module).
2.
Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque.
Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the
internet at www.invacare.eu.com.
IMPORTANT!
Self-locking screws/nuts or thread-locking
adhesive are used for several connections. If
these are loosened, they must be replaced by
new self-locking screws/nuts or they must be
secured using new thread-locking adhesive.
– Self-locking screws/nuts must be replaced by
a qualified technician.
Check the spoke tension
The spokes should not be loose or distorted.
1.
Loose spokes must be tightened by a qualified
technician.
2.
Broken spokes must be replaced by a qualified
technician.
Check the parking brakes
1.
Check that the parking brakes are positioned correctly.
The brake is set correctly if the brake shoe depresses the
tyre by a few millimeters when the brake is engaged.
2.
If you find that the setting is not correct, have the
brakes correctly adjusted by a qualified technician.
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