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NOTE: Twice a year 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.
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these mainte-
nance procedures:
ITEM
GENERAL
● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
SEAT AND BACK (PROCEDURES 3 and 4)
● Inspect for rips or sagging.
● Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch.
● Inspect modular seat rail attaching hardware is securely tightened.
● Inspect back mounting plate attaching hardware is securely tight-
ened.
● Inspect back fold down mechanisms to ensure they securely latch.
REAR WHEELS (PROCEDURE 6)
● No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.
● Quick/Quad-release axles lock properly.
HANDRIMS (PROCEDURE 6)
● Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
SPOKES
● Inspect for broken spokes.
FRONT CASTER (PROCEDURE 5)
● Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster;
caster should come to a gradual stop.
● Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a
stop.
● Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be
checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be re-
placed when necessary.
TIRES (PROCEDURES 5 and 6)
● Inspect for flat spots and wear.
● If pneumatic tires, check for proper inflation (recommended tire pres-
sure is listed on the side wall of the tire).
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be
checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be re-
placed when necessary.
WHEEL LOCKS (PROCEDURE 7)
● Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
● Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
● Wheel locks easy to engage.
TRIGGER RELEASE LEVER/ CABLE (PROCEDURE 8)
● Cables completely release and handles return when released.
GAS CYLINDERS - PROCEDURE 8
● Inspect for leaking oil.
CLEANING
● Clean upholstery and armrests.
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