4 Safety Inspection Checklist
Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure/user capability and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
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| Initially | adjust | adjust | adjust |
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| weekly | monthly | periodically |
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General |
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Wheelchair rolls straight |
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(no excessive drag or pull to one side). | X |
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| X |
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Motor brushes & motor gearbox coupling |
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| X |
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Clothing guards |
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Ensure all fasteners are secure. | X |
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| X |
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Arms |
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Secure but easy to release; |
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adjustment handwheels engage properly. | X |
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| X |
Adjustable height arms operate |
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and lock securely. | X |
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| X |
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Armrests |
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Inspect for rips in upholstery. | X |
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| X |
Arm rest pad sits flush against arm tube. | X |
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| X |
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