SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Tracer® EX2 16 Part No. 1110546

Inspect/Adjust Weekly

Ensurethatthewheellockspreventthewheelchairfrommovingwhenengaged.
Inspecttiresforflatspotsandwear.
Checkpneumatictiresforproperinflation.
Ifequipped,checkthatquickreleaseaxleslockproperly.Lubricateifnecessary.
Inspectrearwheelsforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.
Ensureallspokesareuniformlytight.
Inspectaxleassemblyforpropertensionbyspinningcaster.Castershouldcometoagradualstop.
Inspectfrontcasterforcracked,bentorbrokenspokes.
Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.

Inspect/Adjust Monthly

Ensurethatthewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).
Checkthatthewheellocksdonotinterferewithtireswhenrolling.
Checkthatthewheellockpivotpointsarefreeofwearandlooseness.
Inspectseatandbackforlooseorbrokenhardware.
Inspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensurebucklelatches.Verifyhardwarethatattachesstraptoframe
issecureandundamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
Inspectbackcanehandgripsforwear/looseness/deterioration.
Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.
Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.
Checkheadtubelocknutsfortightness.

Inspect/Adjust Periodically

Inspectframeandcrossbracesforlooseormissinghardware.
Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.
Checkthatwheellocksareeasytoengage.
Inspectseatandbacksforripsandsagging.
Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhenliftedandspun.
Inspecthandrimsforsignsofroughedgesorpeeling.
Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.
Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.
Inspectcastersforcracksandwear.
Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.
Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is

tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may result.