Invacare X-Terminator BB User Manual
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
NOTE: Every six months, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection
and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation
of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any
other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. Clean
upholstery with mild soap and water or spray disinfectant using a sponge. DO NOT use bleach or
wash in a washing machine.
and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation
of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any
other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. Clean
upholstery with mild soap and water or spray disinfectant using a sponge. DO NOT use bleach or
wash in a washing machine.
Safety Inspection Checklist
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference.
Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
Inspect Initially
❑ Ensure wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag/pull to one side).
❑ Ensure wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling.
❑ Ensure pivot points are free of wear and looseness.
❑ Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage.
❑ Inspect seat and back upholstery for rips or sagging.
❑ Inspect upholstery fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch.
❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify
❑ Ensure wheel locks DO NOT interfere with tires when rolling.
❑ Ensure pivot points are free of wear and looseness.
❑ Ensure wheel locks are easy to engage.
❑ Inspect seat and back upholstery for rips or sagging.
❑ Inspect upholstery fastening flaps to ensure they securely latch.
❑ Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify
hardware that attaches strap to frame is secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary.
❑ Ensure hand grips (if equipped) are not loose.
❑ Ensure quick release axles and camber inserts are clean.
❑ Ensure adjustable axle position camber bar is securely tightened.
❑ Ensure quick/quad release axles lock properly.
❑ Ensure no excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.
❑ Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling.
❑ Inspect spokes for bent or broken spokes.
❑ Ensure that casters are free of debris.
❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight.
❑ Clean upholstery and armrests.
❑ Ensure quick release axles and camber inserts are clean.
❑ Ensure adjustable axle position camber bar is securely tightened.
❑ Ensure quick/quad release axles lock properly.
❑ Ensure no excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun.
❑ Inspect handrims for signs of rough edges or peeling.
❑ Inspect spokes for bent or broken spokes.
❑ Ensure that casters are free of debris.
❑ Ensure all spokes are uniformly tight.
❑ Clean upholstery and armrests.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.