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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs 26 Part No 1114851
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.
❑ Loosen/tightenlocknutifwheelwobblesnoticeablyorbindstoastop.
❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
❑ Ensurewheelchairrollsstraight(noexcessivedrag/pulltooneside).
❑ Ensurewheellocksareeasytoengage.
❑ Inspectseatandbackupholsteryforripsorsagging.
❑ Ensureadjustableaxlepositioncamberbarissecurelytightened.
❑ Ensurethatcastersarefreeofdebris.
❑ Ensurenoexcessivesidemovementorbindingwhenliftedandspun.
❑ Inspecthandrims forsignsofroughedgesorpeeling.
❑ Cleanupholsteryandarmrests.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.
❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.
❑ Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandlegible.Replaceifnecessary.
Troubleshooting
CHAIR
VEERS
RIGHT
CHAIR
VEERS
LEFT
SLUGGISH
TURN OR
PERFORMANCE
CASTER
FLUTTERS
SQUEAK
S AND
RATTLES
LOOSE-
NESS IN
CHAIR
SOLUTIONS
XX X X
Check tires for correct and
equal pressure.
XXXX
Check for loose stem nuts.
XX
Check spokes and nipples.
XX X
Check that both casters
contact the ground at the
same time.