Invacare Force Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Recumbent Handcycle Series 20 Part No 1114850
Inspect/Adjust Monthly
Inspectforbentorbrokenframe.
Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
Inspectforbentorbrokenframe.
Inspectparkingbrake‐Adjustbrakeshoestofrontrim.Checkforwornormissing
shoes.Checkforwaxoroilonrim.
Ensurecableanchorisattachedsecurelytobrakearm.
Ensureinternalstoppingbrakesengageseasily.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels/casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks, flat spots and wear, and should be replaced.
Ensureaxlenutsaretight.Wheelshouldbecenteredinfork.Keepwheelbearings
adjustedandkeepspokestightandwheelinproperalignment.
Inspectrimandforkassemblyfordamage.
Ensureaxlenutandwheelmountingnutsaresecure.
Inspectwheelsforexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhenliftedandspun.
Inspectforflatspots,wearandproperinflation.
Inspectchain/chainguardfordamage,rust,tensionandstretch.Adjustifnecessary.
Lubricateeachlink(3in1oiloraqualitybikelubricant).Checkfordamageor
looseness.
Adjustshifter/brakecablesaccordingtoshifter/brake manufacturerʹsinstructions
(includedwith
thehandcycle).
Inspectfrontfork.Keeptightandlubricate(Allpurposegrease).
Inspectfootrestmountinghardwareistightandfootrestsecure.
Inspectfootreststrapsforwetnessand/ordamage.
Inspectseatpositioningstrapforanysignsofwear.Ensurebucklelatches.Verify
hardwarethatattachesstraptoframeissecureand
undamaged.Replaceifnecessary.
Inspectupholsteryforripsorsagging.
Cleanupholsterywithlightdetergentandwater .
Inspecthandgripsforlooseness.Ifloose,replace.
Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.