Invacare Pro Series manual Safety Inspection Checklist, Safety Inspection Check List

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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST

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 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to
one side).	X			X

SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY - PROCEDURE 2
Inspect for rips or sagging.	X			X
Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch.	X		X

WHEEL LOCKS - PROCEDURE 6
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

REAR WHEELS - PROCEDURE 6
Quick/Quad-release axles lock properly.	X	X
No excessive side movement or binding when lifted
and spun.	X			X

HANDRIMS - PROCEDURE 6
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

FRONT CASTERS - PROCEDURE 5
Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by
spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stop.	X	X
Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or
binds to a stop.	X		X
Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.	X		X	X
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and
tires should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear, and should be replaced when necessary.

TIRES - PROCEDURES 5 and 6
Inspect for flat spots 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 when necessary.

CLEANING
Clean upholstery and armrests.	X			X

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Contents Pro Pro-T Page Table of Contents Special Notes Special NotesSafety Summary Safety SummaryTire Pressure SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways MethodPercentage of Weight Distribution Transferring to and fromOther Seats Functional Reach from a Wheelchair REACHING, LEANING, Bending and Bending ForwardREACHING, Bending Backwards Specifications SpecificationsSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListTroubleshooting MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCEINSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests Figure Adjusting Footrest Height FigureInstalling Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplate Hinge Figure Procedure FootrestFootrest Procedure Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up FootplateAdjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment Flip the footplate hinge to the UP positionReplacing Heel Loops Figure Impact GUARDS/CALF Strap FigureComposite Footplates INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests Figure Adjustable FootplateAdjusting Calfpads Release Lever Calfpad Adjust Calfpad Secure CalfpadInstalling Basketball Roller Figure Saddle Bolts FootrestCoved Washers Basketball Roller Locknuts Washers Basketball Roller TubeUpholstery Procedure Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureBack Upholstery H O L S T E R YAdjusting Adjustable Tension Back UpholsteryInstalling Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure Back canesReplacing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery Figure Adjustable Tension StrapsH O L S T UpholsteryWHY USE Adjustable Tension Back Installing Fabric Clothing Guards Figure Fabric ClothingGuard Adjusting Back Height Figure Procedure FrameM E FOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureAdjusting Rear Seat Height Figure Adjusting Back Angle Folding Back Wheelchairs only FigureFrame Procedure Back Canes With Push HandlesBack Angle to Seat Rail Installing Half ARM Figure Adjusting Half ARM Height FigureArms Procedure Reinstall the washer and locknut onto the bottom hex screwInstalling the T-ARM Sockets Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING the T-ARMS FigureProcedure Arms InstallingAdjusting the T-ARMS Width FigureHeight Figure Depth FigureReposition the arm tube on the T-arm post Arm Sockets FigureArm Clamp Arm Socket Replacing the Locking Lever T-ARMS Figure Bottom Socket ScrewsInstalling Flip Back Arms Figure Adjusting Flip Back Arms FigureLength HeightInstalling Rigid Clothing Guards Figure Guard SlotThreaded Half Clamp REPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Caster TIRE/TUBE INSTALLING/REPLACING Front Caster Forks FigureProcedure Casters S T E R SAdjusting Front Caster Headtubes Pro-SA Model Wheelchairs FigureAdjusting Caster Headtube Height Pro-SA Wheelchairs Only Repositioning Caster Headtubes on Wheelchair Frame FigureRepeat Steps 1-8for the opposite side of the wheel- chair ALL Pro Series Wheelchairs Except Pro-SA FigureCasters Procedure Procedure For Repositioning the Front Caster HeadtubesPRO-SA ALL PRO Series Wheelchairs Except PRO-SAInstalling QUICK-RELEASE Casters Figure Repeat Steps 1-4for the opposite side of the wheel- chairSpacer Caster Headtube Fork Stem Locknut Bolt Front Caster REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting QUICK-RELEASE Axles FigureRear Wheels Procedure Installing QUAD-RELEASE Axles Figure Adjusting QUAD-RELEASE Handles FigureProcedure Rear Wheels And/or OutREPAIRING/REPLACING Pneumatic Rear Wheel TIRE/ Tube Adjusting Wheelbase Length FigureAdjusting Wheelbase Width Figure Removing the Play From the Rear WheelsAdjusting Rear Wheel Camber Figure Jam Nuts Axle Mounting Plate Axle BushingWasher Coved Axle Washers Mounting Locknut Plate One Wheelchair Three 3 Camber Frame WashersTOE-IN/TOE-OUT Alignment Figures 8 Rear Wheelchair CenterlineConditions exists Toe-out Toe-in Smaller Than Front Larger Than FrontREPLACING/ADJUSTING the Wheel Lock Figure Correcting TOE-IN/TOE-OUTCondition Figure E E L SWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure INSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS FigureAdjusting the High/Undermount Wheel Lock Installing the Anti-tippersAdjusting the Anti-tipper Height AdjustHeight Wheelchair Frame Anti-tipperInstalling/Replacing Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels Figure Adjusting Handrims Spoke Rear Wheels FigureHandrims Phillips Screw HandrimPhillips Screw Rear Wheel Handrim Composite Rim LocknutLink Seat to Floor Procedure Seat to Floor Height Determination Figures 1Changing Seat to Floor Height Positioning Caster Headtubes on the Wheelchair FramePositioning Front Caster on the Fork Rear Seat to Floor Heights Caster Headtube Seat to Floorprocedure Front Seat to Floor Heights PRO-SA onlyPage Limited Warranty WarrantyA N T Y One Invacare Way