Invacare® Alu Lite
8 Maintenance
8.1 Safety information
WARNING!
Some materials deteriorate naturally over time.
This could result in damage to wheelchair
components.
– Your wheelchair should be checked by a
qualified technician at least once a year or if it
has not been used for a long period.
Packaging for return
The wheelchair shall be sent to the authorized
provider in an appropriate packaging to avoid
damage during the shipment.
8.2 Maintenance Schedule
To ensure safe and reliable operation, carry out the following
visual checks and maintenance regularly or have it carried
out by another person.
weekly
monthly
annually
Check that rear
wheels are seated
correctly
x
Check posture belt
x
Check the folding
mechanism
x
weekly
monthly
annually
Check the castors
x
Check bolts
x
Check parking brakes
x
Have wheelchair
checked by a qualified
technician
x
General visual check
1.
Examine your wheelchair for loose parts, cracks or other
defects.
2.
If you find anything, stop using your wheelchair
immediately and contact an authorized provider.
Check that rear wheel axles ares fitted correctly
1.
Pull on the rear wheel to check that the fixed axle is
fitted correctly. The wheel should not have free play.
2.
If the problem persists, have the fixed axles checked
by a qualified technician.
Check posture belt
1.
Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly.
IMPORTANT!
– Loose posture belts must be adjusted by an
authorized provider.
– Damaged posture belts must be replaced by
a qualified technician.
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