Invacare TRSX52FBP User Manual - Page 32

4 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Suggested Maintenance Procedures 1. Before using your wheelchair, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. 2. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace. 3. Check all parts for proper adjustment. ƽ WARNING Do not use the 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 listed on the sidewall of the tire. CAUTION As with any vehicle, check the wheels and tires periodically for cracks and wear. Replace as recommended. Refer to Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube on page 33 or Replacing/Repairing Caster Tire/Tube on page 33. 4. The rear wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced by a qualified technician if damaged. 5. Periodically adjust wheel locks in correlation to tire wear. Refer to Adjusting Patient Operated Wheel Locks on page 61.  Tire wear is excessive if: • Pneumatic Tires - there is missing tread or the tires are bald. • Urethane Tires - there are cuts, surface defects or the tires are loose on the rims. • Rubber Tires - 30% or more of the tire has worn away. Invacare recommends that rear wheel tire/tube and caster tire/tube be replaced every five years. 6. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. If loose, have them tightened by a qualified technician. 7. Periodically check caster wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from moisture. Use a Teflon® lubricant if necessary. 8. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears. 9. Clean upholstery with mild soap and water. 10. Hand grips should be checked monthly for wear/looseness/deterioration. Clean if desired. Replace if looseness or deterioration is found. Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair 32 Part No. 1110550