SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Nutron® Series
23
Part No.1106645
SECTION 4—SAFETY
INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
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
safely,
your
wheelchair
must
be
cared
for
just
like
any
other
vehicle.
Routine
maintenance
will
extend
the
life
and
efficiency
of
your
wheelchair.
Safety Inspection Checklists
Initial
adjustments
should
be
made
to
suit
your
personal
body
structure
needs
and
preference.
Thereafter
follow
these
maintenance
procedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑
Ensure
wheelchair
rolls
straight
(no
excessive
drag
or
pull
to
one
side).
❑
Ensure
arms
are
secure
but
easy
to
release
and
adjustment
levers
engage
properly.
❑
Ensure
adjustable
height
arms
operate
and
lock
securely.
❑
Ensure
arm
pivot
points
are
free
of
wear
and
looseness.
❑
Inspect
seat
and
back
upholstery
for
rips
or
sagging.
❑
Ensure
armrest
pads
sit
flush
against
arm
tubes.
❑
Ensure
seat
release
latch
is
functional.
Replace
if
necessary.
❑
Ensure
wheel
mounting
bolts
are
secure
on
drive
wheels.
❑
Ensure
no
excessive
side
movement
or
binding
when
drive
wheels
are
lifted
and
spun
when
disengaged
(freewheeling).
❑
Ensure
wheel/fork
assembly
has
proper
tension
when
caster
is
spun.
Caster
should
come
to
a
gradual
stop.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear and should be replaced as necessary.
❑
Loosen/tighten
caster
locknut
if
wheel
wobbles
noticeably
or
binds
to
a
stop.
❑
Ensure
all
caster/wheel/fork/headtube
fasteners
are
secure.
❑
Inspect
tires
for
flat
spots
and
wear.
❑
Clean
upholstery
and
armrests.
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
❑
Inspect
tires
for
flat
spots
and
wear.