Invacare SX5 Recliner manual Safety Inspection Checklist, Section Safety Inspection

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SAFETY INSPECTION

SECTION 2

SAFETY INSPECTION

 

 

 

Section 2 - Safety Inspection includes the following:

Safety Inspection Checklist

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

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 opera- tion 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 CHECKLIST

Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:

ITEM

Initially

Weekly

Monthly

Periodically

GENERAL

 

 

 

 

• Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).

X

 

 

X

• Inspect for loose/missing/broken hardware in all locations.

X

 

 

X

FRAME AND CROSSBRACES

 

 

 

 

• Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL LOCKS

 

 

 

 

• Do not interfere with tires when rolling.

X

 

X

 

• Pivot points free of wear and looseness.

X

 

X

 

• Wheel locks easy to engage.

X

 

 

X

• Wheel locks prevent wheelchair from moving when engaged.

X

X

 

 

RECLINER

 

 

 

 

• Inspect reclining mechanisms to ensure they are clean

 

 

 

 

and work freely.

X

 

 

X

SEAT AND BACK

 

 

 

 

• Inspect upholstery for rips or sagging.

X

 

 

X

• Inspect for loose or broken hardware.

X

 

X

 

• Inspect cane hand grips for wear/looseness/deterioration.

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIRES

 

 

 

 

• Inspect for flat spots, cracks and wear.

X

X

 

 

• If pneumatic tires check for proper inflation.

X

X

 

 

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and

 

 

 

 

tires should be checked periodically for cracks and

 

 

 

 

wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

 

 

 

 

REAR WHEELS

 

 

 

 

• If equipped, quick-release axles lock properly.

 

 

 

 

Lubricate if necessary (with Teflon® lubricant ONLY).

X

X

 

 

• No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.

X

 

 

X

• Inspect wheels for cracks and wear (hub and rim).

X

 

 

X

• Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes.

X

X

 

 

HANDRIMS

 

 

 

 

• Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.

X

 

 

X

FRONT CASTERS/FORKS

 

 

 

 

• Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by

 

 

 

 

spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stop.

X

X

 

 

• Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles noticeably or

 

 

 

 

binds to a stop. Ensure wheel bearings are clean and

 

 

 

 

free of moisture.

X

 

X

 

• Check headtube locknuts for tightness.

X

 

X

 

• Inspect casters for cracks and wear (hub and rim).

X

 

 

X

• Inspect for cracked or broken spokes.

X

X

 

 

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and

 

 

 

 

tires should be checked periodically for cracks and

 

 

 

 

wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

 

 

 

 

CLEANING

 

 

 

 

• Clean upholstery and armrests.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Tracer R SX5 Tracer R SX5 Recliner Tracer SX5 Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLocations LabelSpecifications SpecificationsInformation for Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ Assistants General GuidelinesSection General Guidelines To Healthcare PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTSGeneral Guidelines Section Stability ALL ModelsStability NON-RECLINER Models only Stability Recliner Models only Operating InformationGeneral Guidelines Weight Training Weight LimitationWidth Weight Tire PressureCoping with Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Percentage of Weight Distribution Tipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Method 1 Wheelchair with Step TubesTipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Stairways ESCALATORS? SorryTransferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the WheelchairUnfoldingfolding Tracer SX5 Recliner onlySection Safety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Troubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection INSTALLING/REMOVING the Footrest Figure InstallingRemoving Front Riggings SectionFootrest Height Adjustment Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureRAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Adjusting the Elevating Legrest AssemblyUsing or Replacing FLIP-BACK Armrest Figure UsingReplacing ArmsAdjusting Armrest Height Figure Arms SectionInstalling the Back Canes Figure Seat BackandSection Seat and Back InsideReplacing Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureSeat and Back Section Seat and BackAdjusting Seat Depth Figure Adjusting Seat DepthAdjusting the Seat Width Figure Pivot LinkDetail Detail BREMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Permanent Axles FigureRear Wheels Section Rear WheelsDetail a Locking Pins Detent PIN QUICK-RELEASE Axles FigureWheelsrear Section Rear WheelsAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure Adjusting the QUICK-RELEASE AxleREPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBE Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim FigureINSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies Figure Front Casters SectionFront Casters NON-RECLINER Wheelchairs Under 20-INCHES WideSection Front Casters Adjusting Forks FigureCastersfront REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBE Replacing Front Casters FigureINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Installing the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1Anti LOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL Section ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksLocks Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Section Detail a Wheel Lock Shoe Wheel Lock AdjustmentfigureWheel Locks are not Brakes Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figures 1 SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height SectionADULT/HEMI Frame Style Figure Recliner Frame Style Figure SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightTo Heightfloor Seat Section SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightInch Front Casters Inch Front CastersRear Wheel Mounting Position Tracer SX Recliner Frame Style Inch Fork Mounting PositionsSection Recliner Recliner Operation FigureRecliner Recliner Section Recliner OperationReplacing the Headrest Pillow Figure Replacing the HEADREST/BACK Upholstery FigureHeadrest Upholstery Back UpholsteryREMOVING/INSTALLING the Spreader BAR Figure Removing Installing the Spreader BARREMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear Wheels Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsOptions Section Adult RightAdult Left Rear ViewInstalling the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Section OptionsInstalling the Crutch and Cane Carrier Figure Installing the Crutch and Cane CarrierRepositioning the Upper Attachment Installing the Telescoping I.V. ROD FigureInstalling the Telescoping I.V. ROD Right Side Detail a Repositioning the Upper AttachmentLimited Warranty Made in Mexico
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