SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
Part No. 1125085 25 Pronto
®
M50
™
, M51
™
and M61
™
with SureStep
™
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
❑ Seat is secured to wheelchair frame.
❑ Seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary.
❑ Seat release latch is not worn and is functional. Replace if necessary.
❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and wear.
❑ Ensure arm pivot points are not worn and/or loose. Replace if necessary.
Inspect/Adjust Monthly
❑ Ensure wheel mounting nuts are secure on drive wheels.
❑ Ensure no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are lifted
and spun when disengaged (freewheeling).
❑ Inspect caster assembly has proper tension when caster is spun. Caster should come
to a gradual stop.
❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
❑ Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are secure.
❑ Inspect for any loose hardware on the wheelchair.
❑ Inspect the seat positioning strap for signs of wear. Replace if worn or damaged.
❑ Ensure that the buckle on the seat positioning strap latches. Replace if necessary.
❑ Verify that the hardware that attaches the seat positioning strap to the seat frame is
secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary.
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
❑ Ensure arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly.
❑ Ensure adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
❑ Ensure arm pivot points are not worn and/or loose. Replace if necessary.
❑ Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm.
❑ Ensure seat and/or back upholstery have no rips and do not sag. Replace if necessary.
❑ Ensure seat release latch is not worn. Replace if necessary.
❑ Clean upholstery and armrests.
❑ Inspect charger AC power cord for damage. Replace if necessary.
Additional Requirements for M61 Wheelchairs
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑ Make sure elevate operates smoothly and properly.
❑ Make sure elevate systems drive with reduced speed when seat is in elevated position.
Inspect/Adjust Monthly
❑ Make sure elevate operates smoothly and properly.
❑ Make sure elevate systems drive with reduced speed when seat is in elevated position.