Invacare® Top End®
11 Maintenance
11.1 Suggested Maintenance Procedures
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Hardware that is loosely secured could cause loss
of stability resulting in serious injury or damage.
– After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and before use, make sure that all attaching
hardware is tightened securely.
1.
Before using your Eliminator NRG, check all parts for
damage or wear and replace, if necessary. Check all
parts for proper adjustment.
2.
Keep axles free of dirt and lint to ensure proper fit in
axle receiver. Cross threading will damage the axles and
axle receivers on the Eliminator NRG.
3.
Check tires for proper pressure and if not inflated
properly, inflate to recommended tire pressure listed on
the side wall of the tire.
4.
The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be replaced by a qualified
technician.
5.
Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear and front
wheels. If loose, have them adjusted by a qualified
technician.
6.
Periodically check pushrims to ensure they are secured
to the rear wheels.
7.
Periodically adjust brake in correlation to brake pad
wear.
8.
Periodically check rear and front wheel bearings to
make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a
Teflon
®
lubricant if necessary.
9.
Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
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