MAINTENANCE
Covering
Some models are provided with a covering, which can be easily removed
from the frame. In any case the seat and the back can be washed with a
wet sponge and neutral detergents.
Inflatable wheels
Tyres: check for the pressure and the wear degree and in case of necessity
replace them.
Spokes
If the spokes are loosened, they can deform the wheels. If needed adjust
the spokes, apply to a bicycle repairer or an assistance centre for sanitary
articles.
Wheel axes
In case of necessity remove hair and dirtiness and periodically have the
wheel checked for free rotation.
Handrails
In case they are so scratched that the user’s hand get irritated, they must
be replaced.
Brakes
The braking effect hardly depends upon the pressure of tyres and the
condition of the tread. Furthermore the presence of dirtiness can
negatively affect the use of brakes.
Always keep the wheelchair clean for a better comfort of the user!
TROUBLESHOOTING
In case the wheelchair tends to steer on one side:
- Pump up the tyres.
- Check whether a brake is slightly engaged.
- The inflatable wheel stops are not correctly assembled.
- The user does not fairly distribute the weight on the wheelchair.
- The thrust wheel is more tightened on one side.
In case the wheelchair move forward with difficulties:
- Pump up the tyres.
- Check whether a brake is slightly engaged.
- The inflatable wheel stops are not correctly assembled.
- Remove hair and dirtiness from the driving wheel axes.
- Excessive load on the driving wheels, better distribute the load.
