Invacare TDX SI Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
TDX
®
SI, TDX SI-HD 28 Part No 1154294
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
Ensurewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedragorpulltooneside).
Inspectallfasteners.
InspectTRRO/TRBKTSfastenersandhardware.
Ensureclothingguardsaresecure.
Armsaresecurebuteasytoreleaseandadjustmentleversengageproperly.
Adjustableheightarmsoperateandlocksecurely.
Upholsteryhasnorips.
Armrestpadsitsflushagainstarmtube.
Ensureaxlenutandwheelmountingnutsaresecureondrivewheels.
Ensurewheels/castershavepropertensionwhenwheels/castersarespun(whenfree
wheeling).Wheels/castersshouldcometoagradualstop.
Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
Inspectfoamhandgripsfordamage.Ifdamaged,have
themreplacedbyaqualified
technician.
Inspectmotorbrushesandgearboxcoupling.
Checkcentermountfrontriggingsforworn/frayedbeltsand/orloosefasteners.If
found,replacetheseitems.
Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
Inspectelectricalcomponentsforsignsofcorrosion.Replaceifcorrodedor
damaged.
Ensureswingarmbumpstopsareinplaceandnotdeterioratedordamaged
(recommendedevery6months).Replaceifnecessary.
Inspect/Adjust Every 18 Months
Replacemotorbrushesandgearboxcoupling.
Inspect/Adjust Every 2 Years
Foroptimumperformance,replacestabilityassistcylindereverytwoyears.
Troubleshooting - Mechanical
WHEELCHAIR
VEERS
LEFT/RIGHT
SLUGGISH
TURN/
PERFORMANCE
CASTERS
FLUTTER
SQUEAKS AND
RATTLES
LOOSENESS IN
WHEELCHAIR
WHEELCHAIR 3
WHEELS
SOLUTIONS
X X X X Check for loose stem nuts/bolts.
X X Check that casters contact ground at the same time.