< daily checks
> 1. Handle Grips - Ensure grips are fixed in height and rubber sleaves secure
> 2. Collet Locking Cap - Ensure all caps are tightened. The caps are fully tight when there is a 2-3 mm gap between
the cap and the shoulder of the collet bracket.
> 3. Brake Assembly - Ensure the brake lever moves freely into its operative and non - operative position. Ensure all
bolts are tight. Please note : As the rear tyre wears, the brakes become less effective.
> 4. Upholstered parts must be dry, clean and free from creases. Ensure all body supports are
tight and correctly positioned. Ensure all harnesses are untangled and correctly positioned.
< weekly checks
> 5. Castors - Ensure the castors rotate freely in every direction and remove any hair or dirt that has collected between
the bearings and fork. Ensure grips are free from stones / debris. Ensure the castor is not bent and that all bolts are
tightened securely.
> 6. Rear Wheels - Ensure the wheel rotates freely. Ensure grips are free from stones / debris. Do not use if the wheel is
cracked, broken or bent.
> 7. Gas Strut - Ensure the gas strut compresses / decompresses. Ensure the gas strut is secured to both the upper
pivot bracket 7A ensuring no gap at 7B and the lower gas strut release bracket
> 7C. A safety device is fitted to your Chunc wheelbase to prevent a rearward fall of the client in the unlikely event of a
gas strut failure.
> 8. Tipping levers and cables - check for damage or wear to levers and cables. Ensure cable has correct tension to
activate gas strut release.
> 9. Anti Tips - Ensure the anti tip device moves freely from operative to non - operative positions. Where possible keep
the anti tip in its operative (outward) position.
> 10. Inspect your wheelchair checking for damage or excessive wear. Check the security of all fasteners and fixings.
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