
Invacare® Gloss®
2.3 Inspection Checklist
Check points
Possible issue
Action
Comments
OK
The wheel does not spin
easily.
•
Replace the wheel and the
locking nut.
The thread is torn or
damaged.
•
Replace the wheel.
•
Tighten the bolts.
•
Replace the locking nut.
Use permanent locking
glue if the locking nut is
missing.
The wheel bolts are
loose.
•
Tighten the bolts.
•
Replace the locking nut.
Use permanent locking
glue if the locking nut is
missing.
The wheels are not
evenly adjusted in
height.
•
Adjust the rear wheel fork.
•
Tighten the screws.
The screws on the rear
fork are loose.
•
Tighten the screws.
The front fork is not
fixed to the frame.
•
Tighten the front fork with
60 Nm.
The front fork is
damaged.
•
Replace the fork.
•
Tighten the front fork with
60 Nm.
The rear fork is
damaged.
•
Replace the fork.
Check that wheels and
forks work properly, are
free from defects and
are well fixed.
The front fork does
not spin evenly and
soundless.
•
Replace the fork.
•
Tighten the front fork with
60 Nm.
The brake shoe is worn
out or deformed.
•
Replace the brake shoe.
The brake shoe does
not return to its original
position after braking.
•
Replace the brake shoe or
the wire and cover.
The brake wire does not
move easily in the wire
cover.
•
Replace the brake wire and
the cover.
Poor braking effect.
•
Adjust the wire adjusting nuts
or the adjustment screws to
obtain full brake effect.
The distance between
the brake flap and the
wheel must not exceed
2 mm.
The end parts of
the wire-covers are
damaged.
•
Replace the wire cover.
Check that the brake
system works properly
and is free from defects
The brake handle or
the brake housing is
damaged.
•
Replace the brake handle.
When folding the
device, it does not stay
in a folded position.
•
Replace the folding
mechanism parts including
the spring.
The bolt in the folding
joint is loose.
•
Re-assemble the bolt.
•
Use permanent locking glue.
Check that the folding
mechanism works
properly and is free
from defects
The safety latch is
damaged or deformed.
•
Replace the safety latch.
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