Product Manual

SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No 1122172 23 Everyday Series Wheelchairs/Sport Series Wheelchairs
❑ Ensurewheelbearingsarecleanandfreeofmoisture.
❑ Ensurecastorsarefreeofdebris.
❑ Checkthatalllabelsarepresentandleg ible.Replaceifnecessary.
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Maintenance Safety Precautions
 WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is
tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame
tubing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Beforeusingyourwheelchair,makesureallnutsandboltsaretight.Checkallpartsfordamageorwearand replace.
Checkallpartsforproperadjustment.
2. Keepquick/quad‐releaseaxlesfreeofdirtandlinttoensurepositivelockingandproperoperation.RefertoAdjusting
Quick‐ReleaseAxlesonpage 32orAdjustingQuad‐ReleaseHandlesonpage 33.
 WARNING
DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release axles or
camber inserts. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
3. Cleanquick‐releaseaxlesandcamberinsertsonceaweekwithaTeflon®lubricant.
CHAIR VEERS
RIGHT
CHAIR
VEERS LEFT
SLUGGISH
TURN OR
PERFORMANCE
CASTOR
FLUTTERS
SQUEAKS
AND
RATTLES
LOOSENESS
IN CHAIR
SOLUTIONS
XX X X
Check tyres for correct
and equal pressure.
XXXX
Check for loose stem nuts.
XX
Check spokes and nipples.
XX X
Check that both castors
contact the ground at the
same time.