AC MobilityUser Manual for the Traxx 2 2 electric wheelchair September 2009Page 13Chair checklist and maintenance scheduleAn electric wheelchair needs some basic care and attention to ensure it provides reliableservice. We recommend that you ensure the wheelchair is checked regularly formaintenance requirements and receives a thorough annual maintenance check.To help keep your chair operating in a safe manner, please carry out the following checkson your wheelchair according to the schedule outlined. Check your chair for any obviousproblems every time before you use it.Daily Weekly MonthlyAnti tip bars Check that anti tip bars and tip wheelsare in securely in place and notdamaged.√Armrests Ensure that the armrests are secureCheck armrest pads for damage√√Backrest angleadjustment boltEnsure that the backrest adjustment issecure√BatterieschargedEnsure batteries are fully charged √Casters Check front casters for damageCheck casters for free rotationCheck that caster forks swivel freely√√√ControllersystemCheck for damage to controller cablesand connectionsCheck for damage to the rubber bootaround the joystick√√Drive wheels andclutch releasesystemCheck that the wheel hub clutch releasesystem or motor brake release systemoperates easily and smoothly√Fasteners Check for any loose fasteners √Legrests andfootrestsCheck that the legrests lock securelyCheck that the footrest plates operatecorrectly√Seat depthadjustment camCheck the seat depth adjustment cam istightly fastened.√Tyres Check tyres for any damage or excessivewearCheck for correct inflation√√Upholstery Clean and check seat and backrest fordamage to upholstery, such as scuffs ortears.√