Invacare CRFTI Owners Manual - Page 22

SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION Maintenance Maintenance Safety Precautions ƽ 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 41 or Adjusting Quad‐Release Handles on page 42. ƽ 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. ƽ 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 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. Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 22 Part No 1134872