8 SAFETY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
Invacare® Solara®3G/Spree 3G Wheelchair 74 Part No 1154295
❑ Ensure wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling.
❑ Ensure wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness.
❑ Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage.
❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and wear.
Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation.
❑ Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
❑ Ensure hand grips are not loose.
❑ Ensure wheel/fork assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Caster should come to a gradual stop.
❑ Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are secure.
❑ Ensure that casters are free of debris.
❑ Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation.
Inspect/Adjust Monthly
❑ Ensure sealed bearings and axle nut tension are correct..
❑ Ensure there is no excessive side movement or binding when drive wheels are lifted and spun.
❑ Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and wear.
❑ Ensure wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling.
❑ Ensure wheel lock pivot points are free of wear and looseness.
❑ Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage.
❑ Inspect axles to ensure they are free from dirt, lint, etc.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
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