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It is important to keep the wheelchair clean, both for your
own comfort and the longevity of the chair. It is equipped
with a drainage hole which ensures that it is easy to wash
and dry.
Back support and seat upholstery, padded armsupport cov-
ers:
See the washing instructions on the product.
Chassis, push handles and arm supports:
Everyday main-
tenance: Clean the chassis with a commercially available
detergent without abrasives having a pH between 5 - 9.
Rinse and dry.
Tyre/inner tube:
Check the tyre pressure (see side of tyre)
at least once a month, also check the
tread.
Spokes:
Loose spokes can lead to wheel wobble.
Consult a cycle dealer or your Technical Aids
Centre if it is necessary to adjust the spokes.
Wheel axles: Clean the wheel axles from hair and dirt as
necessary.
Ball bearings: Require no maintenance.
Handrims:
If a handrim is damaged in such a way
that it can cause hand injuries, it should be
replaced.
Front fork attachment:
To achieve the best operating conditions,
the attachments should be installed at 90°.
Also check that the front forks are correctly
tightened
.
See section “
Disassembly/assembly
of the front fork
”.
The braking effect is dependent on the air pressure in
the tyres. Heavy dirt can have a negative effect on the
brake mechanism. If adjustment is necessary, see section
“
Brake, adjustment
”.
Disinfect the chair with 70% disinfectant spray. Air dry.
Advanced maintenance/Reconditioning: See recondition-
ing instruction at www.etac.com.
Please observe the application and safety instructions of
the disinfectant manufacturer.
Touch-up paint is available for minor scratches and chips
in all the frame colours available for the wheelchairs.
If there is a fault in your wheelchair you should contact
your dealer or Technical Aids Centre. A defective wheel-
chair must not be used.
If your chair needs reconditioning or repair, only original
parts from Etac or components with equal quality should
be used.
Etac will not be held responsible for damage or injury
caused by use of non-original parts.
When necessary lubricate moving parts/joints
with bicycle oil or similar.
13. Service and maintenance
Cleaning
Rear wheel/castor
Brakes
Disinfection
Touch-up paint
Miscellaneous
