Invacare 1026793 manual Suggested Maintenance Procedures

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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1.Before using your Invacare Xtra 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 WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.

2.Clean/oil quick-release axles once a week with a Teflon® lubricant.

3.Periodically check the back fold down mechanisms to ensure that they lock the back securely in place. If the back does not lock properly, take the wheelchair to a qualified technician for disassembly, cleaning, or replacement of the locking

mechanism.

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 suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm.

4. 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.

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

6.Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted by an authorized dealer or qualified technician.

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

8.Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to Replacing/ Adjusting the Wheel Locks on page 57 of this manual.

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

10.Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.

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Contents Xtra Xtra Table of Contents Front Riggings Arms Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductCity State/Province Product Registration FormFold here Cut Along Line TIE Down Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesLabel Locations Xtra Typical Product ParametersStability General GuidelinesOperating Information Repair and Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Weight Training Weight LimitationTire Pressure Stability and Balance SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsCoping with Everyday Obstacles Method 1 Wheelchair with Step Tubes TippingTipping Curbs Do not tip the wheelchair without assistanceMethod 2 Wheelchair without Step Tubes StairwaysTransferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsAdjusting the Wheelbase for Stability Percentage of Weight DistributionReaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning and Bending ForwardSafety INSPECTION/ Troubleshooting Safety Inspection ChecklistsInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlyMaintenance TroubleshootingSuggested Maintenance Procedures Front Riggings Installing/Removing/Adjusting the FootrestsInstalling/Removing AdjustingInstalling/Removing/Adjusting the Footrests Adjusting 70 MFX Adjusting 70 MFX and 90 FootrestsRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Installing Elevating LegrestsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplate Hinge Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up Footplates Depth AdjustmentAngle Adjustment Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap Heel Loop ReplacementBack Adjusting the Back HeightDetail a back Adjusting the Back AngleInstalling/Removing the Chest Positioning Strap Installing/Removing the Chest Positioning StrapInstalling and Removing a Seating System Installing the Stroller HandlesFolding SeatFolding/Unfolding the Wheelchair UnfoldingReplacing Seat Upholstery Installing/Removing Seat Positioning StrapInstalling/Removing Seat Positioning Strap Installing Fabric Clothing GuardsInstalling Clothing Guards Installing Clothing GuardsArms Installing the Half ArmInstalling the Half Arm Adjusting Half Arm HeightReplacing Armrests Using/Adjusting Dual Point ArmsAdjusting Armrest Height Removing ArmrestsReplacing Arm Pad Installing/Removing T-ArmsInstalling T-Arms Replacing Dual Point Arm Pad/Clothing GuardsAdjusting the T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm HeightRemoving T-Arms Adjusting T-Arm Height Adjusting T-Arm WidthShown for clarity Adjusting T-Arm DepthAdjusting T-Arm Sockets Adjusting T-Arm Sockets10 Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side Guards Adjusting T-Arm Transfer Assists and/or Side GuardsQuick-Release Axles Repairing/Replacing Pneumatic Tire/TubeRemoving/Installing Rear Wheels WheelsPermanent Axles Removing/Installing Rear WheelsAdjusting Quick-Release Axles Adjusting Quick-Release AxlesInstalling Quad-Release Axles Installing Quad-Release AxlesAdjusting Quad-Release Handles And/or OutRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Adjusting Forks Adjusting ForksReplacing the Wheel Lock Replacing/Adjusting the Wheel LocksAdjusting the Wheel Lock Wheel LOCKS/ANTI- TippersInstalling/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers Installing Anti-TippersAdjusting Anti-Tippers Installing Amputee Attachments Installing Amputee AttachmentsUSA Limited Warranty