Invacare Spree XT - Section 3-Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Precautions; Suggested Maintenance Procedures

SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE
Part No 1118364 31 Spree XT
SECTION 3—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. Keepquick‐releaseaxlesfreeofdirtandlinttoensurepositivelockingandproper
operation.RefertoAdjustingTheQuick‐ReleaseAxleonpage 66.
 WARNING
DO NOT use WD-40
®
, 3-in-1 oil
®
, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release
axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
2. Cleanquick‐releaseaxlesonceaweekwithaTeflon
®
lubricant.
 WARNING
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO
NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to
explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side
wall of the tire.
Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
3. Iftiresarepneumatic,recommendedtirepressureswillbelistedonthesidewallof 
thetires.
4. Thewheelsandtiresshouldbecheckedperiodicallyforcracksandwear,andshould
bereplaced.
5. Periodicallycheckhandrimstoensuretheyaresecuredtotherearwheels.