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Washing manual for manual wheelchairs
Version: 2022-05
Clean the Wheelchair - see Cleaning Procedure Page
4, difficult stains remaining after the cleaning process
can be removed with methylated spirit. For oiling or
greasing - remove cushions, head support, leg sup-
ports, main wheels, front castors, arm supports and
any other accessories. Tilt the wheelchair rearwards
on to the anti tip tubes.
FRAME :
Check the frame for deformations, breakages, dam-
age, abrasions, and missing screws, bolts and nuts.
Worn parts must be replaced, and oiled if necessary.
Deformed frame and parts must be scrapped.
MAIN WHEEL:
Main wheels and push rims can be cleaned with
soapy water or methylated spirit. Clean the rims and
check tyres for damage and cracks, replace if neces-
sary. Oil the quick release/main wheel axle. Check
that the quick release locks the main wheel when
mounted on the wheelchair. This is done by pulling
the main wheel after mounting making sure the
wheel is firmly attached.
FRONT CASTORS AND FRONT FORKS:
Clean the front forks with methylated spirit.
Oil the quick release axle and check for play.
If there is play in the quick release axle, remove it,
clean it with methylated spirit and apply Thread
Lock glue to secure the front fork within the bearing
house.
Dismantle the front castors from the front forks for
cleaning with methylated spirit and check for play in
the bearing. Replace the front castors if worn.
Check that the quick release locks the front castor
when mounted on the wheelchair (see User Manual
for further details).
For correct manoeuvring check that the bearing
house is mounted vertical in relation to the ground
(see User Manual for further details).
Main wheel
Push ring
Quick release
REFURBISHMENT PROCEDURE
Before working on the wheelchair it is advisable to place the wheelchair on a raised table or bench giv-
ing an ergonomically correct position, avoiding any unnecessary lift. Use recommended, high quality
tools and refer to the User Manual that can be downloaded from our home page www.My-Netti.com.
Ball race
Quick release
Wheel axle
Bearing
house
Front castors
Front fork
Eccentric bolt
Bearing house
