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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
PROCEDURE 2
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This Procedure Includes the Following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Troubleshooting - Mechanical
Troubleshooting - Electrical
Checking Battery Charge Level
Motor Testing
Motor Brush Inspection
Motor Lock Testing
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
NOTE: Every six (6) months 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.
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GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING)
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Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
CLOTHING GUARDS
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Ensure all fasteners are secure.
ARMS - (PROCEDURE 5)
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Secure but easy to release; adjustment levers engage properly.
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Inspect for rips in upholstery.
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Armrest pad sits flush against arm tube.
*WHEEL LOCKS - (PROCEDURE 12)
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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.
SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY - (PROCEDURE 6)
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Inspect for rips or sagging.
REAR WHEELS - (PROCEDURE 12)
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Axle bolts and locking tab washers are secure.
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No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun when disengaged (free-
wheeling).
FRONT CASTERS - (PROCEDURE 12)
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Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster; caster should
come to a gradual stop.
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Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodi-
cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
CASTER/WHEEL/FORK/HEAD TUBE - (PROCEDURE 12)
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Ensure all fasteners are secure.
TIRES - (PROCEDURE 12)
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Inspect for flat spots and wear.
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If pneumatic tires check for proper inflation.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodi-
cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
CLEANING
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Clean upholstery and armrests.
INITIALLY
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INSPECT/
ADJUST
WEEKLY
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INSPECT/
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MONTHLY
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INSPECT/
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PERIODICALLY
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WARNING
*Wheel locks are an OPTION on this wheelchair, (you may order with or without wheel locks).
Transfer to and from the wheelchair in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional to
determine individual safety limits. Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as an
additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
