Maintenance
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Check the tyre tread at the same time.
If necessary, change the tyres
Check that rear wheels are seated correctly
Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle is
seated correctly. The wheel should not come off.
If the rear wheels are not engaged properly, remove any
dirt or deposits. If the problem persists, have the
removable axles re-fitted by a specialist dealer.
Visual check
Examine your wheelchair for loose parts, cracks or other
defects.
If you find anything, have your wheelchair checked
immediately by a specialist dealer.
Clean the castors
Check that the castors turn freely.
Remove any dirt or hair from the castor bearings.
Check the bolts
Bolts can work loose through constant use.
Check that the bolts are tight (on the castor supporter,
footrest, seat cover, sides, adapter plate, backrest).
Tighten any loose bolts.
IMPORTANT!
Safety nuts and bolts lose their effectiveness as a
result of repeated loosening and tightening.
- Safety nuts and bolts should be replaced by a
specialist dealer.
Check the spoke tension
The spokes should not be loose or distorted.
Loose spokes should be tightened by a specialist dealer.
Broken spokes should be replaced by a specialist dealer.
Check the parking brakes
Check that the parking brakes are positioned correctly.
The brake is set correctly if the brake shoe depresses the
tyre by a few millimetres when the brake is applied.
If you find that the setting is not correct, have the brakes
correctly set by a specialist dealer.
IMPORTANT
The parking brakes must be reset after replacing the
rear wheels or changing their position.
Repairing or changing an inner tube
Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the inner
tube.
Lift one tyre wall away from the rim using a bicycle tyre
lever. Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver
which could damage the inner tube.
Pull the inner tube out of the tyre.
Repair the inner tube using a bicycle repair kit or, if
necessary, replace the tube.
Inflate the tube slightly until it becomes round.
