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GENERAL
Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one
side)
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FRAME AND CROSSBARS
Inspect frame structure for small cracks/fissures Ⅴ
Inspect for bent frame or crossbars Ⅴ
WHEEL LOCKS/ATTENDANT BRAKES
Do not interfere with tyres (tires) when rolling Ⅴ
Pivot points free of wear and looseness Ⅴ
Easy to engage Ⅴ
Prevent wheelchair from moving when engaged Ⅴ
SEAT & BACKREST
Inspect for rips or sagging Ⅴ
Inspect for loose or broken hardware Ⅴ
FRONT CASTERS
Inspect the front casters for smooth rotation of the caster
wheel and caster assembly
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Inspect the front caster for wear in the bearings/mountings
and for tyre (tire) wear or damage
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REAR WHEELS
Quick-release axles lock properly; lubricate if necessary Ⅴ
No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun Ⅴ
Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes Ⅴ
ARMRESTS
Inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking Ⅴ
Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly Ⅴ
FOOTRESTS
Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely
tightened
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Inspect the swing-away footrest release lever for effective
locking
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