A. Inspecting Your Wheelchair (Continued)
Weekly
a. Check wheel locks to be sure they are adjusted correctly.
b. Check axle sleeves to ensure the axle sleeve nuts are tight.
c. Check for broken, bent or loose spokes.
d. Check that casters can spin freely.
e. Inspect tires and casters for wear spots.
f. Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation.
Monthly
a. Inspect rear wheel axles and tighten if necessary.
b. Inspect caster housing bearings for hair build up and remove if necessary.
c. Inspect wheel locks to be sure assembly is tight. Ensure wheel locks properly engage the
tires.
d. Check that all fasteners are tight and secure.
e. Inspect hand grips to ensure they are not loose.
f. Inspect frame for any deformities, defects, cracks or bends. These could be signs of fatigue
in the frame which could result in a failure of the chair. Discontinue use of the wheelchair
immediately and contact your authorized Ki Mobility dealer.
Annually
a. Have wheelchair checked and adjusted by a qualified technician.
DANGER: Do not continue to use wheelchair with broken or worn components. This could
result in a fall or loss of control and cause severe injury or death.
WARNING: After adjustments and before using this wheelchair, ensure all of the fasteners are
tight and secure or injury or damage may occur.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten fasteners as this could damage the frame tubing.
DANGER: Failure to read and comply with these instructions may result in a fall or loss of control
causing severe injury or death to the user or others.
VI. MAINTENANCE
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