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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Atlas™ 20 Part No. 1130169

❑ Inspectforbentframeorcrossbraces.

❑ Checkthatwheellocksareeasytoengage.

❑ Inspectseatandbacksforripsandsagging.

❑ Checkthatthereisnoexcessivesidemovementorbindingintherearwheelswhen

liftedandspun.

❑ Inspectrearwheelsforcracksandwear(hubandrim).

❑ Inspecthandrimsforsignsofroughedgesorpeeling.

❑ Adjustfrontcasters/forksbearingsystemifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoa

stop.

❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.

❑ Inspectcastersforcracksandwear(hubandrim).

❑ Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.

❑ Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.

❑ Ensurethecastersarefreeofdebris.

Troubleshooting

Maintenance Safety Precautions

ƽ WARNING

Unless otherwise noted, all service adjustments should be performed while the

wheelchair is unoccupied.

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

hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may result.

Chair

Veers

Right/

Left

Chair 3

Wheels

Sluggish Turn or

Performance

Casters

Flutter

Squeaks

and

Rattles

Looseness

in

Chair

Solutions

XX X X

Check tires for

correct and equal

pressure.

XXXX

Check for loose nuts

and bolts.

XX

Check that rear

wheels are equally

spaced away from seat

frame.

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