SECTION
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: Every six months or as necessary 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.
Safety Inspection Checklists
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑Ensure the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
❑Ensure the arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly (on ASBA only).
❑Ensure the adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
❑Ensure the armrest pads sit flush against arm tubes.
❑Ensure the seat is secured to wheelchair frame.
❑Ensure the seat release latch is functional. Replace if necessary.
❑Ensure the wheel mounting nuts are secure on drive wheels.
❑Ensure the no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are lifted and spun when disengaged (freewheeling).
❑Ensure the wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Caster should come to a gradual stop.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced as necessary.
❑Ensure the loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
❑Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are secure.
❑Ensure the inspect tires for flat spots and wear.
❑Ensure the inspect and clean the stability lock gears.
❑Ensure the clean upholstery and armrests.
❑Ensure that casters are free of debris.
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