Invacare X-Terminator BB User Manual
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION
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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 occur.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to
the frame tubing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Before using your wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts
for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.
2. Keep quick/quad‐release axles free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and
proper operation. Refer to Adjusting Quick‐Release Axles on page 36 or Adjusting
Quad‐Release Handles on page 37.
Quad‐Release Handles on page 37.
WARNING
DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release
axles or camber inserts. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may
occur.
3. Clean quick‐release axles and camber inserts 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
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 on the
sidewall of the tire.
4. Recommended tire pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tire.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced if damaged.
5. The wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced when necessary. Contact a qualified technician or Invacare
customer support at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual.
customer support at the telephone numbers on the back of this manual.