Invacare Top End T-3 manual Safety Inspection Checklist

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SAFETY INSPECTION

PROCEDURE 2

 

 

This Procedure includes the following:

Safety Inspection Checklist

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation 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.

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

ITEM

INITIALLY

INSPECT/

INSPECT/

INSPECT/

 

 

ADJUST

ADJUST

ADJUST

 

 

WEEKLY

MONTHLY

PERIODICALLY

GENERAL

 

 

 

 

Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to

 

 

 

 

one side).

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

SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY

 

 

 

 

Inspect for rips or sagging.

X

 

 

X

Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch.

X

 

X

 

Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear.

 

 

 

 

Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches

 

 

 

 

strap to frame is secure and undamaged.

 

 

 

 

Replace if necessary.

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

REAR WHEELS

 

 

 

 

Adjustable Camber System is securely

 

 

 

 

tightened (if applicable).

X

 

X

X

Quick/Quad-release axles lock properly.

X

X

 

 

No excessive side movement or binding when lifted

 

 

 

 

and spun.

X

 

 

X

HANDRIMS

 

 

 

 

Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

SPOKES

 

 

 

 

Inspect for bent or broken spokes.

X

X

 

 

All spokes uniformly tight.

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY INSPECTION

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T-3™ and T-4™ Series

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Contents Owners Operator And Maintenance Manual Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Register Your Product Invacare Model No. Serial No Complete and mail this formName Address Zip/Postal Code Email Phone NoFold here Cut Along Line Typical Product Parameters Typical Product ParametersSee current order form 250 lbs See current order form Stability Warnings Procedure General GuidelinesStability General GuidelinesGeneral Warnings Continuted Weight Limitation Weight TrainingTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsPercentage of Weight Distribution Procedure General Guidelines Coping with Everyday ObstaclesShortening Front Adjustable Models OnlyFunctional Reach from a Wheelchair GuidelinesDo not tilt the chair without assistance TiltingStairways Transferring to and from Other Seats ESCALATORS? SorrySafety Inspection Safety Inspection ChecklistSafety Inspection Safety Inspection Checklist Suggested Maintenance Procedures MaintenanceSafety Inspection Procedure Maintenance Safety PrecautionsBack ADJUSTING/REPLACING Back Upholstery FigureProcedure Back Adjusting Back UpholsteryReplacing Back Upholstery Folding Back Figure11-14 14-18 16-20 Back Height Adjustment FigureBack Angle Adjustment Figure Hole NumberBack Angle to Seat Rail Procedure Seat Seat Upholstery Replacement FigureSeat Rear Seat to Floor Range in Inches Rear Seat Height AdjustmentFront Seat Height Adjustment Before Front Seat Height AdjustmentClothing Nylon Clothing Guard with Plastic Insert Replacement FigureRigid Clothing Guard Replacement Figure Clothing GuardsQuick or QUAD-RELEASE Axles REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureProcedure Wheels WheelsREMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles FigureInstalling Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING QUAD-RELEASE AxlesAdjusting Quad-Release Handles In And/Or Out Adjusting FigureRemoving Play From Rear Wheels REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear WHEEL, TIRE/TUBE Handrim Replacement FigureDo not inflate tire until handrim is completely assembled QUICK-RELEASE Lever Standard Closed Position OPENING/CLOSING Clamps FigureOpen Position Wheelchair Determining TOE IN/TOE OUT FigureDetail a Measuring the Centerlines TOP View Wheelchair FrontCamber Inserts Adjusting TOE IN/TOE OUTOr 12 Camber Or 6/12 Camber InsertsWheels Axle Tube Will Rotate UP Only Elite and T-4 Models with Fixed Camber Figure Adjusting Rear Wheel Camber FigureRequired Camber Insert AdjustmentDetail a Measuring Frame Bracket Distance Adjusting Wheelbase Length Adjusting Center GravityAdjusting Wheelbase Width A-4 Camber Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Width FigureCamber Tube Replacing Axle Tube Figure Adjusting Wheelbase Width Camber TubeReplacing Axle Tube Adjusting Front Caster Height Figure Front Caster Replacement FigureInstalling Quick Release Casters Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureAdjusting the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Locks Wheel Lock ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT FigureReplacing the HIGH/LOW Mount Wheel Lock Footrest Procedure FootrestWheelchair Frame Mounting Bracket Hex Screw Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Before 4/2000 Figures 2 Procedure Footrest Adjusting FootrestHeight Adjustment Depth AdjustmentRepositioning Footplate Footrest Procedure Changing Footplate AngleChanging Footplate Depth Changing Footplate HeightReplacing Footplate Mounting Bracket Procedure Footrest Removing FootplatesInstalling Footplates Removing Footplate System Mounting Clamp3 Tennis Elite Individual Footplates Footrest ProcedureAdjusting Individual Footplates Tennis Adjustable Footrest System Before 4/2000 FigureReplacing Individual Footplates Replacing Seat Adjustment Weldment Footrest Procedure Replacing Footplate WeldmentProcedure Footrest Elite and T-4 Elite with Fixed Camber Tube Figure REPLACING/ADJUSTING Fixed ANTI-TIPPER Swivel CasterOptional ANTI-TIPPER Procedure ReplacementAssembleddisassembled AdjustingOptional INSTALLING/ADJUSTING Removable ANTI-TIPPERANTI-TIPPER Anti-Tipper Push Mounting Holes Warranty WarrantyCanada