SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Ac t i o n 2 B a s i c
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Maintenance guide lines:
Safety Inspection Checklists
Initial adjustments should be made to suit the personal body structure needs and
preferences of the user. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially (Repairer or Dealer)
Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
Ensure all hardware is tight (see page 7).
All fasteners on clothing guards are secure.
Arms are secure but easy to release and locking systems engage properly.
Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
Armrest armpad sits flush against arm tube.
Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips.
Inspect adjustable angle back attaching hardware is securely tightened.
Ensure hand grips are secure to backrest canes.
Sealed bearings and axle nut tension are correct.
No excessive side movement or binding when rear wheels are lifted and spun.
Quick-release axles lock properly (see page 23).
Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling finish.
Inspect for broken spokes.
Wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when castor is spun. Castor should come to
a gradual stop.
Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop
Ensure all castor/wheel/fork/head tube fasteners are secure (see pages 7 & 28,29).
Wheel brakes do not interfere with tyres when rolling.
Wheel brakes pivot point are free of wear and looseness.
Wheel brakes are easy to engage.
Inspect tyres/castors for flat spots and wear.
Check pneumatic tyres for proper inflation (recommended tyre pressure is listed on
the side wall of the tyre).
Clean quick-release axles with a Teflon® lubricant.
Ensure axles are free from dirt, lint, etc.
Ensure roller bearings are free from dirt, lint, etc.
Adjust wheel brakes as tires wear.
Clean and wax all parts.
Clean upholstery and armrests.
Ensure castors are free of debris.
