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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Tracer

®

IV 24 Part No. 1110558

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

ƽ WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to

the frame tubing.

Suggested Maintenance Procedures

1. Beforeusingyourwheelchair,makesureallnutsandboltsaretight.Checkallparts

fordamageorwearandreplace.Checkallpartsforproperadjustment.

CAUTION

As with any vehicle, the rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodi-

cally for cracks and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.

2. Therearwheels,castersandtiresshouldbechecked periodicallyfor cracksandwear,

andshouldbereplacedbyaqualifiedtechnicianifdamaged.

NOTE:Tirewearisexcessiveif:

• PneumaticTires‐thereismissingtreadorthetiresarebald.

• UrethaneTires‐therearecuts,surfacedefectsorthetiresarelooseontherims.

• RubberTires‐30%ormoreofthetirehaswornaway.

NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattiresandcastersbereplacedeveryfiveyears.

3. Periodicallyadjustwheellocksincorrelationtotirewear.RefertoAdjustingPatient

OperatedWheelLocksonpage 45.

4. Periodicallycheckhandrimstoensuretheyaresecuredtotherearwheels.Ifloose,

havethemtightenedbyaqualifiedtechnician.

5. Periodicallycheckcasterandrearwh eelbearingstomakesuretheyarecleanandfree

frommoisture.UseaTeflon

®lubricantifnecessary.

ƽ WARNING

When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas use only a clean towel lightly dampened

with cool water. Verify that grips are dry prior to use. Use of soap or ammonia

based cleaning solutions will result in the hand grips sliding off the cane assembly.

Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to the user or bystanders.

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