SAFETY INSPECTION | SECTION 2 |
Section 2 - Safety Inspection - includes the following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Troubleshooting
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
NOTE: Every six (6) months, take your Rehab Shower Commode chair 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 shower commode chair. To operate properly and safely, your Rehab Shower Commode chair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your shower commode chair.
Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure/preference. There- after follow these maintenance procedures:
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GENERAL |
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• Rehab Shower Commode chair rolls straight |
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(no excessive drag or pull to one side). | X |
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FRAME AND CROSSBRACES |
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• Inspect for loose or missing hardware. | X |
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• Inspect for bent frame or crossbrace. | X |
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SEAT AND BACK (SECTION 5) |
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• Inspect for rips or sagging. | X |
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• Inspect for loose or broken hardware. | X |
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• Inspect cane hand grips for wear/looseness/ |
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deterioration. | X |
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FRONT CASTERS (SECTION 9) |
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• Inspect wheel/axle assembly for proper |
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tension by spinning caster; caster should |
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come to a gradual stop. | X | X |
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• Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles |
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noticeably or binds to a stop. | X |
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• Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of |
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moisture. | X |
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• Inspect casters for cracks and wear. | X |
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wheels and tires should be checked |
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periodically for cracks and wear, and |
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should be replaced. |
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CLEANING |
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• Clean upholstery and armrests. | X |
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SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No. 1118394 | 15 | Rehab Shower Commode Chair |