User Manual
Issue No: 14 | 2015
Safety Inspection
Checklist
NOTE:
Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation or 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
Inspec
t /
Adjust W
eek
ly
Inspec
t /
Adjust M
on
thly
Inspec
t /
Adjust Year
ly
General
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Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
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Frame - Inspect frame for cracks and damage
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Fasteners - Inspect all fasteners are secured
Wheel Locks
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Do not interfere with tyres when rolling
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Pivot points free of wear and looseness
•
Wheel locks easy to engage
Seat and Back Upholstery
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Inspect for rips or sagging.
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Inspect fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch
Rear Wheels
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Adjustable Axle Position Camber Bar is securely tightened.
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Quick/Quad release axles lock properly
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No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.
Handrims
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Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
Spokes
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Inspect for bent or broken spokes.
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All spokes uniformly tight.
Front Castor
•
Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning castor;
caster should come to gradual stop.
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Loosen / tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
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Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked
periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.
Tyres
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Inspect for flat spots and wear
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If pneumatic tyres check for proper inflation.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tyres should be checked
periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary.
Cleaning
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User Manual | Safety Inspection Checklist
