SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Inspect tires for flat spots and wear. If tires are pneumatic, check for proper inflation.

Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary.

Inspect/Adjust Weekly

Seat is secured to wheelchair frame.

Seat release latch is not worn and is functional. Replace if necessary.

Inspect tires for flat spots and wear. If the tires are pneumatic, check for proper inflation.

Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are secure.

Ensure that casters are free of debris.

Ensure arm pivot points are not worn and/or loose. Replace if necessary.

Inspect/Adjust Monthly

Ensure wheel mounting nuts are secure on drive wheels.

Ensure no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are lifted and spun when disengaged (free-wheeling).

Ensure that drive wheel axle bolts and locking tab washers are secure.

Ensure that casters are free of debris.

Inspect caster assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Caster should come to a gradual stop.

Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.

Ensure that the wheel locks engage properly and do not interfere with the tires when rolling. Also, ensure that the pivot points are free of wear and looseness.

Inspect the seat positioning strap for signs of wear. Replace if worn or damaged.

Ensure that the buckle on the seat positioning strap latches. Replace if necessary.

Verify that the hardware that attaches the seat positioning strap to the seat frame is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary.

Inspect/Adjust Periodically

Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).

Ensure that casters are free of debris.

Ensure that all fasteners on the clothing guards are secure.

Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly.

Ensure adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.

Ensure arm pivot points are not worn and/or loose. Replace if necessary.

Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm tubes.

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Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Inspect/Adjust Weekly, Inspect/Adjust Monthly, Inspect/Adjust Periodically