Safety Inspection Checklist
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SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
NOTE– Every six months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and ser-
vicing. 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 personal body structure/preference. Thereafter
follow these maintenance procedures:
GENERAL
✓✓ ✓ • Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one
side.
SEAT AND BACK
✓✓• Inspect for rips or sagging.
✓✓ • Inspect for loose or broken hardware.
REAR WHEELS
✓ • No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and
spun.
HANDRIMS
✓✓• Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
SPOKES
✓✓ • Inspect for broken spokes.
FRONT CASTER
✓✓ • Inspect wheel/fork assemblly for proper tension by spin-
ning caster. Caster should come to a gradual stop.
✓✓ • Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or
binds to a stop.
✓✓ • Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.
✓ CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires
should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and
should be replaced.
TIRES
✓✓ ✓ • Inspect for flat spots and wear.
✓✓ • If pneumatic tires, check for proper inflations.
✓ CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires
should b checked periodically for cracks and wear and
should be replaced.
WHEEL LOCKS
✓✓ • Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
✓✓ • Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
✓✓• Wheel locks easy to engage.
CLEANING
✓✓• Clean upholstery and armrests.
Initially
Weekly
Monthly
Periodically
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