SAFETY INSPECTION | SECTION 2 |
Section 2 - Safety Inspection includes the following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Maintenance Safety Precautions
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 |
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• Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). | X |
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• Inspect for loose/missing/broken hardware in all locations. | X |
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FRAME AND CROSSBRACES |
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• Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces. | X |
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WHEEL LOCKS |
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• Do not interfere with tires when rolling. | X |
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• Pivot points free of wear and looseness. | X |
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• Wheel locks easy to engage. | X |
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• Wheel locks prevent wheelchair from moving when engaged. | X | X |
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SEAT AND BACK |
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• Inspect upholstery for rips or sagging. | X |
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• Inspect for loose or broken hardware. | X |
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• Inspect cane hand grips for wear/looseness/deterioration. | X |
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TIRES |
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• Inspect for flat spots, cracks and wear. | X | X |
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CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and |
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tires should be checked periodically for cracks and |
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wear, and should be replaced if damaged. |
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REAR WHEELS |
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• No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun. | X |
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• Inspect wheels for cracks and wear (hub and rim). | X |
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• Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes. | X | X |
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HANDRIMS |
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• Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling. | X |
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FRONT CASTERS/FORKS |
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• Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by |
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spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stop. | X | X |
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• Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles noticeably or |
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binds to a stop. Ensure wheel bearings are clean and |
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free of moisture. | X |
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• Check headtube locknuts for tightness. | X |
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• Inspect casters for cracks and wear (hub and rim). | X |
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• Inspect for cracked or broken spokes. | X | X |
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CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and |
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tires should be checked periodically for cracks and |
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wear, and should be replaced if damaged. |
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CLEANING |
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• Clean upholstery and armrests. | X |
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SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No. 1119240 | 13 | INVACARE MX |