Specifications

587 Tilt Wheelchair
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1.14 Preventative Maintenance WARNING
The maintenance on a BRODA wheelchair will vary with the amount of use and the condition of
the patient using the wheelchair. We recommend regular visual inspection for signs of wear,
damage, loose or missing fittings, and other safety concerns. Also, periodic testing of the
wheelchair’s functions is appropriate. If a breakage, defect, or operational problem is detected,
the wheelchair must be repaired, inspected and tested for function before it is returned to service.
For regular use, the wheelchair should be inspected and tested on a bimonthly basis. The
wheelchair should be inspected and tested as often as each use if the wheelchair is used:
• By aggressive or agitated patients.
• By patients who have involuntary movement.
• On irregular or sloped surfaces.
• By any unauthorized person.
Do not use any lubricants that contain solvents. Solvents will damage many of the moving
components in the wheelchair. If necessary a white, food grade grease (lubricant) may be used
on the sliding components in the wheelchair. Do not use spray lubricants as they contain
solvents.
Inspection
We recommend regular visual inspection of signs of wear, damage, loose or missing fittings, and
other safety concerns. If a breakage, defect, or operational problem is detected, the chair must
be repaired inspected and tested for function before it is returned to service.
We recommend that the wheelchair should be inspected as often as each use, if there is any
reason to be concerned about the possibility of increased wear or loose or missing fittings. At a
minimum, in regular use, the chair should be inspected on a bimonthly basis. The visual
inspection procedure should include at least the observation of the following fasteners:
• The bolts and nuts, which attach the rear wheels to the wheelchair base.
• The bolts and nuts, which attach the front casters to the wheelchair base.
• The bolts and nuts, which attach the cylinders that position the seat tilt
• The bolts and nuts, which attach the wheelchair back to the wheelchair seat.
• The bolts and nuts, which attach the wheelchair seat to the wheelchair base.
• The bolts and nuts, which attach the wheel-locks to the wheelchair base.
In addition, the visual inspection procedure should include the observation of the following parts:
• The 2 cylinders that position seat tilt.
• The vinyl straps used in the seat, and back.
• The upholstery.
• The handles and cables.
We also recommend the visual inspection procedure include the observation of any installed
accessories.
Functional Testing
We recommend that the wheelchair operation be tested when unoccupied. The testing may
be as often as each use if there is any reason to be concerned about the possibility of above
normal wear or damage to the chair’s components.