Invacare 3000 - Troubleshooting; Maintenance;Transporting

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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 result.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the
frame. This could cause damage to the frame
tubing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before using your HTR, make sure all nuts and bolts
are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear and re-
place. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheel s and tires should
be checked periodically for cracks and wear,
and should be replaced.
2. Check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks
and wear. If damaged, have them replaced by a quali-
fied technician.
3. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are se-
cured to the rear wheels.
4. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire
wear.
5. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to make
sure they are clean and free from moisture.
6. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
7. Periodically check gas cylinders for oil leaks. If oil
leak is detected, replace the cylinders.
TRANSPORTING
1. Remove the footrests.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the armrests.
4. Pull the release pins and fold the back towards the
rear of the chair (optional).
5. Turn the anti-tippers so they are facing UP.
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SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2
CHAIR CHAIR SLUGGISH CASTER SQUEAKS LOOSENESS SOLUTIONS
VEERS VEERS TURN OR FLUTTERS AND IN CHAIR
RIGHT LEFT PERFORMANCE RATTLES
XX X 3000/3500 Models: Check
that directional lock caster
is engaged
XXX XCheck casters for loose nuts
and bolts.
XX X Check that both casters
contact the ground at the
same time.