Wheelchair Maintenance is vital to prolong the life of a power wheelchair. Regularly review this wheelchair maintenance checklist to help your power chair function properly.

General Power Wheelchair Guidelines

• Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme weather. Keep within temperatures of 18 degrees F (-8 C) and 122 degrees F (50 C).


• If your power chair contacts water, thoroughly dry all parts as soon as possible and place chair in a warm, dry area to allow undetectable water to evaporate.


• Avoid bumping the joystick and keep it clean.


• Make sure all wires and connectors are secure.
  

Daily Checks

• Ensure that tires look and function normally.


• With the controller turned off, inspect the joystick for damage. Make sure it returns to the neutral position when released.


• Look over the rubber boot that surrounds the joystick, if you notice any damage consult your owners manual.


• Observe the controller cable, make sure it is intact and no wires are exposed.


• Tighten any loose hardware.
  

Weekly Checks

• Inspect the controller at the power base, look for corrosion.


• If tires are pneumatic check that they are properly inflated, consult your owner’s manual for proper inflation levels.


• If necessary calibrate the joystick.


• Test the brakes and ensure proper functioning.


• Clean wheelchair and the wheelchair cushion
  

Monthly Checks

• Check the tread on the tires for uneven wear.


• Check the caster wheels for wear.


• Check the caster forks and ensure that they are functioning properly.


• Remove debris from the tires and caster wheels, such as hair and dirt.
  

Yearly Checks

• Take the chair to an authorized provider for an annual tune-up.
  
  

*These checks and balances are generalized and not specific to any one wheelchair. It is recommended that wheelchair chair users familiarize themselves with the owner's manual in order to understand problems and take appropriate measures to address such issues.

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