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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK LIST
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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing.
Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate
properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend
the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow
these maintenance procedures:
ITEM
INITIALLY
INSPECT/
INSPECT/
INSPECT/
ADJUST
ADJUST
ADJUST
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
PERIODICALLY
GENERAL (TROUBLESHOOTING)
Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to
one side).
X
X
FRAME AND CROSSBRACES
Inspect for loose or missing hardware.
X
X
Inspect for bent frame or crossbraces.
X
X
WHEEL LOCKS (PROCEDURE 6)
Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
X
X
Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
X
X
Wheel locks easy to engage.
X
X
RECLINER (PROCEDURE 8)
Inspect reclining mechanisms to ensure they are
clean and work freely.
X
X
SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY (PROCEDURE 3)
Inspect for rips or sagging.
X
X
Inspect for loose or broken hardware.
X
X
TIRES (PROCEDURES 4 and 5)
Inspect for flat spots and wear.
X
X
If pneumatic tires, check for proper inflation.
X
X
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and
tires should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear, and should be replaced.
X
REAR WHEELS (PROCEDURE 4)
No excessive side movement or binding when lifted
and spun.
X
X
If equipped, quick-release axles lock properly.
X
X
HANDRIMS (PROCEDURE 4)
Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
X
X
SPOKES
Inspect for cracked or broken spokes.
X
X
FRONT CASTER (PROCEDURE 5)
Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by
spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stop.
X
X
Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or
binds to a stop.
X
X
Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
X
X
X
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and
tires should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear, and should be replaced.
X
CLEANING
Clean upholstery and armrests.
X
X
