Invacare Atlas Lite, User Manual

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3. Safety inspection and maintenance

3.1 Performance control

As the user, you will be the first to notice the possible 
operational defects of your wheelchair.  The following table 
indicates the easiest troubleshooting symptoms to identify 
and the preliminary inspection that you can perform.

In the event that the symptoms persist after adjusting the 
pressure in the tyres and tightening screws and nuts, please 
consult your retailer.
The inner tubes of the wheels are the only components that 
you can repair yourself (see § B-2.3).

3.2 General inspection

Your distributor, who has the required technical expertise, is 
responsible for any wheelchair repairs.
We recommend that you take the wheelchair to your 
retailer at least once a year for a complete inspection.  Regu-
lar maintenance allows the identification and replacement of 
defective and worn parts, which improves the daily opera-
tion of your wheelchair.

Regular inspections to be performed by you or your 
assistants :

a. General

Make sure that the wheelchair folds and unfolds easily.
Make sure that the wheelchair moves in a straight line. (no 
resistance or deviation)

b. Manual brakes

Make sure that the manual brakes do not touch the moving 
tyres.
Make sure that the manual brakes operate easily.
Make sure that the joints are not worn and do not have 
excessive play.

c. Folding system

Check the folding system for worn or distorted parts.

d. Skirtguard/armrest upholstery

Make sure that all the fittings are properly tightened.

e. Armrests

Make sure that the armrests are firmly attached, but easy to 
remove.

The 

wheelchair

swerves

to the right

The 

wheelchair

swerves

to the left

The 

wheelchair 

turns or

moves slowly

The 

castors

lift

Creaking

and

clinking

Play in

the

wheelchair

Inspections

Make sure that pressure
in the pneumatic tyre 
is correct
(cf. 

§ B-2.3)

Make sure that the bolts 
are tight

Check the fork angle

Make sure that the 2 
castors come in contact 
with the ground at the
same time