Invacare 96-100, 1061057 manual Safety Inspection Checklist, Safety Inspection Check List

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S A F E T Y

I

N S P E C T I O N

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

NOTE: Twice a year 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 mainte- nance 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

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

SEAT AND BACK (PROCEDURES 3 and 4)

 

 

 

 

● Inspect for rips or sagging.

X

 

 

X

● Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch.

X

 

X

 

● Inspect modular seat rail attaching hardware is securely tightened.

X

 

 

X

● Inspect back mounting plate attaching hardware is securely tight-

X

 

 

X

ened.

 

 

 

 

● Inspect back fold down mechanisms to ensure they securely latch.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

REAR WHEELS (PROCEDURE 6)

 

 

 

 

● No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.

X

 

 

X

● Quick/Quad-release axles lock properly.

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANDRIMS (PROCEDURE 6)

 

 

 

 

● Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

SPOKES

 

X

 

 

● Inspect for broken spokes.

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT CASTER (PROCEDURE 5)

 

X

 

 

● Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster;

X

 

 

caster should come to a gradual stop.

 

 

 

 

● Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a

X

 

X

 

stop.

 

 

 

 

● Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.

X

 

X

 

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be

 

 

 

 

checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be re-

 

 

 

 

placed when necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIRES (PROCEDURES 5 and 6)

 

X

 

 

● Inspect for flat spots and wear.

X

 

X

● If pneumatic tires, check for proper inflation (recommended tire pres-

X

X

 

X

sure is listed on the side wall of the tire).

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be

 

 

 

 

checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be re-

 

 

 

 

placed when necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL LOCKS (PROCEDURE 7)

X

 

X

 

● Do not interfere with tires when rolling.

X

 

X

 

● Pivot points free of wear and looseness.

X

 

 

X

● Wheel locks easy to engage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIGGER RELEASE LEVER/ CABLE (PROCEDURE 8)

X

 

 

X

● Cables completely release and handles return when released.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAS CYLINDERS - PROCEDURE 8

X

 

 

X

● Inspect for leaking oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEANING

X

 

 

X

● Clean upholstery and armrests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Allegro Special Notes Special NotesTable of Contents Safety Summary Safety SummarySafety Summary Recliner Option onlySAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs Stairways Transferring to and from Other SeatsNON-RECLINERS Percentage of Weight DistributionUnoccupied Occupied ReclinersBending Forward SAFETY/HANDLING Functional Reach from a WheelchairFolding and Unfolding Wheelchair Sling Seat Model Wheelchairs Folding Recliners onlySling Seat Model Wheelchairs Unfolding Folding Solid Seat Model WheelchairsA T U R E S FeaturesFeatures Specifications SpecificationsC K a G I N G PackagingHandling N D L I N GSafety Inspection Checklist Safety Inspection Check ListI N T E N a N C E TroubleshootingMaintenance Adjusting Footrest Height Procedure Front RiggingsInstalling Footrests Figure Pivot Slide Tube Height Adjustment FigureProcedure Installing 3-INCH Extension FigureInstalling Elevating Legrests Figure Raising/Lowering Elevating LegrestsInstalling Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Figure Adjusting CalfpadsINSTALLING/ADJUSTING Adjustable Angle FLIP-UP Footplates Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate Depth Adjustment FigureFLIP-UP Footplates Figure Optional Footrest AccessoriesReplacing Sector Block Figure Aluminum or Composite Footplates FigureM S Procedure ArmsInstalling Height Figure Adjusting the T ArmsRemoving Width FigureArm Hex Screws Washers Reposition the arm tube on the T arm postArm Sockets Figure Top Middle Bottom Side Arm Guard Arms ProcedureReplacing the Locking Lever T Arms Figure Socket Screws Bottom ClampCorresponding Arm Adjustment to Back Angle Figures 10 Using FigureInstalling/Height Adjustment Figure Angled Portion Cantilever Arm AdjustmentReplacement Locking Mechanism Actuator Apply LoctiteInstalling Rigid Side Guards Figure Installing Fabric Clothing Guards FigureAdjusting Conventional Arm Height Removing Conventional ArmsFront Arm Sockets Figure Replacing Armrest Pads FigureRear Arm Sockets Figure C K Procedure BackInstalling Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Replacing Back UpholsteryReplacing Adjustable Back Upholstery Figure Adjustable Tension StrapsBack upholstery cover is designed for three 3 reasons WHY USE Adjustable Back Upholstery a Clinical DiscussionBack Upholstery Cover Recliner Back Upholstery Figure Adjusting the Back HeightAdjustable Height Backs Figure Recliner Headrest Upholstery FigureBack Cane Hex Bolt Washer Back Angle Plate Locknut Fixed Height Backs FigureSlowly remove the two 2 backs canes from the wheelchair Replacing the Locking Mechanism in the Back Cane Figure Back Plate Changing the Back AngleRepositioning the Back Changing Seat Depth Non-Recliners FigureBack Angle Plate Hex Bolt Locknut Wheelchair Frame Washer Recliners FigureReplacing Folding Push Handle Recliners only Figure Installing and Removing a Seating SystemRecliner Brackets CHANGING/REPOSITIONING Seat Rails Figure A TSeat Replacing Seat Upholstery FigureChanging Seat Width Procedure SeatRepositioning the Crossbraces Figure Standard Folding Frames FigureCrossbraces For installation of newPivot Link Folding Frames Without Seat Rails FigureCrossmembers Wheelchair Frame Washer Hex Screws Hex Bolt Seat Width HolesRigid Frames Figure Replacing Front Fork Figure S T E R SCasters Inline Caster Headtubes Figure REPLACING/REPAIRING Front Caster TIRE/TUBECasters Offset Caster Headtubes FigureRepositioning the Caster Headtubes Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments FigureHeight Adjustment Inline Caster Headtube Hardware OffsetCover Headtube Locknut Cap Spacer Fork Stem Hex Screw Installing QUICK-RELEASE Casters FigureDust Release Detent Pin A R REMOVING/INSTALLING Rear Wheels FigureAdjusting the QUICK-RELEASE Axle Figure Rear WheelsJusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Installing the QUAD-RELEASE Axle FigureAdjusting the QUAD-RELEASE Handle Figure And/or OutSpoke Rear Wheels Handrim Replacement FigureRemoving the Play From the Rear Wheels Phillips Bolt HandrimComposite Rim Locknut Installing Projection HandrimsComposite Rear Wheels Figure Spoke Rear Wheels FigureJam Nuts REPAIRING/REPLACING Rear Wheel TIRE/ TubeAdjusting the Wheelbase Length Figure Shortening ForwardAxle Adjusting the Wheelbase Width FigureAdjusting Rear Wheel Height Figure Mounting PlateE E L K S E R S Adjusting the Wheel Locks FigureWheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Figure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSAdjusting the Anti-Tippers Figure Procedure Wheel LOCKS/ANTI-TIPPERSINSTALLING/ADJUSTING the ANTI-TIPPERS Installing the Anti-Tippers FigureRecliner Operation Figures 1 REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENTRecliner Folding/Unfolding the WheelchairRecliner Installing New Recliner CablesActuator Housing Cable Locking Nut Trigger Release LeverLike this Replacing the GAS Cylinders FigureMust Look TOO LOW Steps 1, 5Squeeze the handles to extend the new gas cylinders Adjusting the GAS Cylinders FigureTrigger Release Lever Cable Locking Nut Adjusting Detail B Must Look TOO LOWMinus SEAT-TO-FLOORSEAT-TO-FLOOR Height Determination EqualsStandard MULTI-POSITION Axle Plate Procedure SEAT-TO-FLOORChanging SEAT-TO-FLOOR Height A T Frame Inline Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR HeightsLower Offset Caster Headtube Front SEAT-TO-FLOOR Heights Changing Seat Depth A T P T HSeat Depth Determination Figure Seat DepthSeat Depth Checklist Seat DepthRight A T P TLeft Rear Mounting HoleApproximate 2-inch gap A T P T Inch Right A T P T H Page R R a N T Y Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty One Invacare Way Technical Support
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