SAFETY INSPECTION | PROCEDURE 2 |
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Troubleshooting
Maintenance/Transporting
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
NOTE: Every six (6) months 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 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 personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
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GENERAL |
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Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side). | X | X |
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CLOTHING GUARDS |
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Inspect for bent or protruding metal. | X |
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Ensure all fasteners are secure. | X |
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ARMS - PROCEDURE 5 |
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Secure but easy to release. | X |
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ARMREST - PROCEDURE 5 |
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Inspect for rips in upholstery. | X |
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Base sits flush against arm tube. | X |
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FOAM HAND GRIPS |
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Ensure hand rips are not loose. | X | X |
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TRIGGER RELEASE LEVER AND CABLE - PROCEDURE 7 |
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Cables completely release and handles return when released. | X |
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REAR WHEELS - PROCEDURE 8 |
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Sealed bearings and axle nut tension correct. | X |
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No excessive side movement/binding when lifted from ground |
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and spun. | X |
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HANDRIMS |
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Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling finish. | X |
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FRONT CASTERS - PROCEDURE 8 |
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Inspect axle for proper tension by spinning caster; |
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caster should come to a gradual stop. | X | X |
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Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to stop. | X |
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CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires |
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should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, |
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and should be replaced. |
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TIRES - PROCEDURE 8 |
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Inspect for flat spots and wear. | X |
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If pneumatic tires, check for proper inflation. | X | X |
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CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires |
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should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, |
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and should be replaced. |
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WHEEL LOCKS - PROCEDURE 9 |
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Wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling. | X |
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Wheel locks easy to engage. | X |
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Pivot points free of wear or looseness. | X |
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CLEANING |
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Clean and wax all parts. |
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Clean upholstery and armrests. |
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Inspect axles are free from dirt, lint, etc. |
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Inspect tilt slides and roller bearings are free from dirt, lint, etc. |
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SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No. 1080556 Rev. I | 19 | Solara™ |