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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: Every six 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 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.
Safety Inspection Checklist
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
❑Inspect for loose or missing hardware on frame and crossbraces.
❑Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces.
❑Check that the wheel locks do not interfere with tires when rolling.
❑Check that the wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness.
❑Check that the wheel locks are easy to engage.
❑Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged.
❑Inspect the seat and back for rips and sagging.
❑Inspect the seat and back for loose or broken hardware.
❑Inspect the back cane hand grips for wear/looseness/deterioration.
❑Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary.
❑Inspect tires for flat spots and wear.
❑Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace if damaged.
❑Check that there is no excessive side movement or binding in the rear wheels when lifted and spun.
❑Inspect rear wheels for cracked, bent or broken spokes.
❑Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight.
