SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Compass™XE
and Allegro®
30
Part No 1127114
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
Twice
a
year,
take
your
wheelchair
to
a
qualified
dealer
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
safely,
your
wheelchair
must
be
cared
for
just
like
any
other
vehicle.
Routine
maintenance
will
extend
the
life
and
efficiency
of
your
wheelchair.
Initially
and
at
least
every
six
months,
follow
these
maintenance
procedures:
Safety Inspection Checklists
Initial
adjustments
should
be
made
to
suit
the
personal
body
structure
needs
and
preferences
of
the
user.
Thereafter
follow
these
maintenance
procedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑
Ensure
wheelchair
rolls
straight
(no
excessive
drag
or
pull
to
one
side).
❑
Ensure
all
hardware
is
tight.
❑
Inspect
clothing
guards
for
bent
or
protruding
metal.
❑
Ensure
all
fasteners
on
clothing
guards
are
secure.
❑
Inspect
fastening
flaps
to
ensure
they
securely
latch.
❑
Ensure
arms
are
secure
but
easy
to
release
and
adjustment
levers
engage
properly.
❑
Ensure
adjustable
height
arms
operate
and
lock
securely.
❑
Ensure
armrest
pad
sits
flush
against
arm
tube.
❑
Ensure
seat,
arm
and/or
back
upholstery
have
no
rips.
❑
Inspect
seat
positioning
strap
for
any
signs
of
wear.
Ensure
buckle
latches.
Verify
hardware
that
attaches
strap
to
frame
is
secure
and
undamaged.
Replace
if
necessary.
❑
Inspect
modular
seat
rail
attaching
hardware
is
securely
tightened.
❑
Inspect
back
mounting
plate
attaching
hardware
is
securely
tightened.
❑
Inspect
back
fold
down
mechanisms
to
ensure
they
securely
latch.
❑
Ensure
hand
grips
are
not
loose.
❑
Ensure
trigger
release
cables
completely
release
and
handles
return
when
released.
❑
Ensure
eealed
bearings
and
axle
nut
tension
are
correct.
❑
Ensure
there
is
no
excessive
side
movement
or
binding
when
drive
wheels
are
lifted
and
spun.
❑
Ensure
quick/quad
‐
release
axles
lock
properly.
❑
Inspect
handrims
for
signs
of
rough
edges
or
peeling
finish.