X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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MOTOR BRAKES
Safety Note: For your own safety, we recommend that you check the function of your
wheelchair brakes prior to any journey. If the motor brake is functioning correctly and
the drive is engaged, you will not be able to push your wheelchair when the wheelchair
is powered on or off without the use of the joystick. Refer to the Freewheeling Your
wheelchair section for additional details.
Letting go of the joystick while driving will reduce the speed of your
wheelchair very quickly. If you notice a change in the normal slowing/braking
condition of your wheelchair, or if your wheelchair does not slow down quickly,
please do not use your wheelchair. Contact your authorized dealer.
TYRE SERVICING REAR WHEELS
To remove a rear wheel from your wheelchair follow the instructions below
(ONLY
COMPETENT PEOPLE SHOULD CARRY OUT THESE PROCEDURES)
.
Power off your wheelchair.
Using a suitable body stand, lift the side of the vehicle you wish to service off the ground.
Place the stand under the chassis. Care must be taken when lifting heavy loads. You may
need a friend to help you. Please be safe. Do not lift the wheelchair by the plastic body
work.
With the aid of a 13mm spanner (not supplied), remove the centre hub nut and washer.
Slide the wheel from the mounting axle. Rear wheels are fitted to the drive axle via a
hub which is located onto a key. These wheels fit tight onto the axle and may need some
pressure on the wheel hub to release them from the axles. Look for spacing washers and
take care not to misplace the drive key which fits between the wheel hub and the axle
shaft.
To reassemble the wheel simply follow the above procedure in reverse order noting the
following points:
Make certain that you replace any spacing washers and keys in the order that they were
moved, the exact pressure the fixing bolt should be tightened to 250lbs.
Locking Screws:
The special 'locking' center hub screws may lose its effectiveness when it has been
removed over a number of times. New screws should be used each time the wheel is
removed. Contact your authorized wheelchair provider to purchase parts or have the tires
replaced.
Check the condition of your tyres regularly. Look for signs of wear,
cuts and foreign objects lodged in the tread of your wheelchair tires.
TYRES
Warning!