Invacare Tracer EXIR 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 preferences. 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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

• 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 EXI Tracer EXI Table of Contents ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Special Notes Special NotesLocationslabel Label LocationsSpecifications SpecificationsStability ALL Models General GuidelinesSection General Guidelines Operating Information General Guidelines SectionWeight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceCoping with Everyday Obstacles Percentage of Weight Distribution Tipping Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes Tipping Curbs Method 2 Wheelchair Without Step TubeMethod 2 Wheelchair Without Step Tube Stairways ESCALATORS? SorryTransferring to and from Other Seats Unfolding and Folding the WheelchairFolding Unfolding FoldingSafety Inspection Checklist Safety InspectionSection Safety Inspection Maintenance Safety Precautions TroubleshootingMaintenance Suggested Maintenance ProceduresSafety Inspection Removing INSTALLING/REMOVING the Front Riggings FigureInstalling Front Riggings SectionBOLT-IN-PLACE Height Adjustment Figure Footplate Height AdjustmentSpring Button Height Adjustment Figure RiggingsFixed Frame Figure Outside of Swingaway Front RiggingRAISING/LOWERING the Elevating Legrest Assembly Figure Heel Loop Replacement FigureDetail a Footplates with BOLT-IN-PLACE Spring Buttons FootplatesInside Outside Swingaway Front Rigging Removing Armrest Removing and Installing Armrest FigureInstalling Armrest ArmsSeat and Back Section Replacing Back Upholstery FigureReplacing Seat Upholstery Figure Seat and BackSeat Backand Adjusting the Seat WidthEXI with Swingaway Front Riggings Figure Section Seat and BackDetail Detail BCrossbrace Hardware EXI with Fixed Frame Figure Detail a Removing Lower Mounting HardwareRemoving Upper Mounting Hardware Rear Wheels Section REMOVING/INSTALLING the Rear WheelsPermanent Axles Figure Rear WheelsSection Rear Wheels REPLACING/REPAIRING Rear Wheel TIRE/TUBEReplacing Rear Wheel Handrim Figure WheelsrearFront Casters Section INSTALLING/REPLACING Fork Assemblies FigureAdjusting Forks Figure Front CastersCastersfront REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBEReplacing Front Casters Figure Section Front CastersANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks Section INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERSInstalling the ANTI-TIPPERS Figures 1 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LocksLOCKSTIPPERS/WHEEL Adjusting the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureSection ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL Locks AntiUSING/ADJUSTING the Disk Wheel Locks Using the Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks FigureAdjusting the Disk Wheel Locks Figure Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions Figure LocksChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Figure SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height SectionSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Changing SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Installing the Seat Positioning Strap Figure Options SectionOptions Tracer EXI Warranty WarrantyMade in Mexico Canada
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