Invacare 1026793 manual Suggested Maintenance Procedures

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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