SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE
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SECTION 3—MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Safety Precautions
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to
the frame tubing.
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
1. Keep
quick
‐
release
axles
free
of
dirt
and
lint
to
ensure
positive
locking
and
proper
operation.
WARNING
DO NOT use WD-40
®
, 3-in-1 oil
®
, or other penetrating lubricants on quick-release
axles. Otherwise, binding and/or damage to the wheelchair may occur.
2. Clean
quick
‐
release
axles
once
a
week
with
a
Teflon
®
lubricant.
WARNING
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO
NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to
explode and cause bodily harm. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the side
wall of the tire.
Replacement of a pneumatic tire or tube MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for
cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
3. If
tires
are
pneumatic,
recommended
tire
pressures
will
be
listed
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tires.
4. The
wheels
and
tires
should
be
checked
periodically
for
cracks
and
wear,
and
should
be
replaced.
5. Periodically
check
handrims
to
ensure
they
are
secured
to
the
rear
wheels.
