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Maintenance.schedule
WHEN
WHAT
REMARK
Before.starting.out
Test.brakes.for.fault-
less.operation
Activate brake lever to
the limit. The locked
wheels should not be
able to turn under op-
erating conditions. If
they can still turn, the
brakes must be re-
paired by an author-
ised specialist work-
shop.
Carry out test yourself
or with a helper.
Before.starting.out
Check.pressure.brake.
for.wear.
Move brake lever to
the side
Carry out tests yourself
or have a helper do it.
If you notice any
increasing slackness on
the brake lever take
the wheelchair to your
specialist workshop im-
mediately for repairs.
– Danger of accident!
Before.starting.out
Check.air.pressure.of.
the.tyres
Do it yourself or with
the aid of a helper.
Use a tyre pressure
tester or, if not avail-
able, the 'thumb press'
method or similar (view
<
Safety- and general
handling instructions
Mechanical and muscle
powered wheelchairs
>
chapter <
Tyres
> ).