General weekly checks:
• Check tires for proper inflation level, if applicable.
• Check frame and base for foreign objects and/or
obstructions
.
• Check knobs under the front of the seat for proper
tightness
.
WARNING!
• If you are in any doubt about the performance
requirements of your wheelchair
,
contact your Sunrise
Medical authorized dealer.
• After performing any maintenance or repairs on the
wheelchair you must
en
sure that it is functioning
correctly
before it is used.
• A complete inspection, safety check
,
and service should be
made by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer at least once
per year.
• All fasteners must be replaced like for like using the correct
length, tensile strength
,
and materials.
• When replacing self-locking nuts, or nuts/studs secured
with a thread locking solution, ensure that a suitable thread
locking solution is reapplied to the fastener.
• Check all Velcro
©
fastening straps for correct adhesion
when pressed together.
• Ensure that any contamination, such as fluff, hair, etc is
removed from the Velcro
©
straps. Such contamination may
affect adhesion.
• Do not reuse fasteners.
Quarterly checks:
Perform the quarterly check routine before driving as
described below.
• Check all straps for fraying, ripped seams
,
or other
indications of excessive wear damage. Discontinue
use if
damage is found and contact a Sunrise Medical
authorized
dealer.
• Check chair for any missing or loose nuts, bolts, and /or
fasteners. Contact a Sunrise Medical authorized
dealer if
found.
• Check wheelchair for any broken components, unusual
wear, or other indicators of excessive wear.
Discontinue
use if damage is found and contact a
Sunrise Medical
authorized dealer.
8�2 T
i
re wear
When inspecting the tires for signs of wear, look for significant
scuff marks, cuts, and a diminished tire tread. Tires will need
to be changed when the tread cannot be seen over the
complete surface of the tire (Fig.8.1).
Fig. 8.1
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