Invacare Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs, Lightweight manual Maintenance Safety Precautions

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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may result.

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1.Before using your wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.

WARNING

DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.

2. If tires are pneumatic, recommended tire pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tire.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodi- cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.

3.The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced by a qualified technician.

4.Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. If loose, have them tightened by a qualified technician.

5.Periodically adjust wheel locks as tires wear. Refer to Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks on page 54.

6.Periodically check caster and rear wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon® lubricant if necessary.

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Contents Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Table of Contents Front Riggings Table of Contents Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesSpecial Notes Important Notice Label LocationTypical Product Parameters LightweightTypical Product Parameters Anti-Tippers General GuidelinesStability All Models Operating Information Tire Pressure Weight Limitation Weight TrainingStability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Coping With Everyday Obstacles Reaching and Leaning Backwards Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardTipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tubes Method 1 Wheelchair With Step TubesStairways Transferring To and From Other Seats EscalatorsUnfolding Unfolding and Folding WheelchairDo not allow upholstery to hang between the cross braces Folding WheelchairInspect/Adjust Initially Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklist Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Installing Installing/Removing Front RiggingsFront Riggings RemovingBolt-In-Place Height Adjusting Footplate HeightSpring Button Height Fixed Frame Fixed FrameInstalling Impact Guards/Calf Strap Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest AssemblyReplacing Heel Loop Installing Impact Guards/Calf StrapFootrest shown Arms UsingReplacing Removing/Installing ArmrestsRemoving Armrest Installing ArmrestSeat and Back Installing Back Canes Lightweight Wheelchair OnlyReplacing Seat Upholstery Adjusting Seat WidthReplacing Back Upholstery Pivot Link Seat and Back Heavy Duty Wheelchairs Standard Wheelchair with Fixed FrameRemoving Lower Mounting Hardware Removing Upper Mounting HardwarePivot Link Seat and Back Rear Wheels Removing/Installing Rear WheelsReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel TireFront Casters Installing/Replacing/Adjusting Front Casters and ForksInstalling/Replacing Front Casters and Forks Replacing Front Casters Adjusting ForksReplacing Front Casters Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/TubeANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippersInstalling Anti-Tippers Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers- Anti-Tipper Length Adjusting the Anti-TippersUsing Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel LocksAdjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel LocksInstalling Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Installing Wheel Lock Shoe ExtensionsChanging Seat-to-Floor Height Seat to FloorHeight Mounting Position Standard and Heavy Duty/Extra Wide Wheelchairs Installing the Seat Positioning StrapOptions Lightweight Wheelchairs Options Options Limited Warranty Made in Mexico