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If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your
wheelchair as directed in the manual , you may fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or
damage the wheelchair.
12.
Particular damages
12.1
Damages requiring service by a qualified
service agent
If any of the following conditions are observed, the wheelchair
must be serviced by a qualified service agent:
• Any wheel adjustment;
• Any defective ball bearings of the forks;
• Any defective ball bearings of the front wheels;
12.2
Special damages that require the return of
the wheelchair to the manufacturer
If any of the following conditions are observed, always contact
your service agent prior to sending your wheelchair for repairs
at Motion Composites.
• Part of the frame is cracked or broken.
• The thread of an adjustment nut is damaged.
• Problems continue to be identified after several adjustments
or repairs have been made by a qualified service agent.
12.3
Repair procedure
Parts that could be repaired by the owner:
Rear tire and inner tube.
• Parts serviced by the manufacturer or service center:
All parts of the wheelchair except for the tires and the inner-
tubes
• Parts that can be removed and sent to the manufacturer/
distributor or other party for repair:
Wheels, arm rest, foot rest, upholstery, cushion
• Circumstances in which the wheelchair should be sent for
service:
Broken bearings, loose spokes, wheel not aligned, loose bolt,
abnormal vibrations, noise or any deviation in the frame,
front stem is not perpendicular to floor, broken part like anti-
tippers, back canes, rips or tear on the upholstery and for
the yearly inspection
• Please contact our customer service agent for the complete
list of distributors or service centers.
http://www.motioncomposites.com/en/team/
• Some dealers may offer replacement units during the
service period. Please contact you service agent for full
details. Motion Composites will hold replacement parts for a
minimum of 10 years or propose a compatible spare option.
• If the wheelchair needs to be sent to a service center or to
the manufacturer for service, it should be packed carefully
in a cardboard box fitting the size of the wheelchair. The
anti-tippers, the foot rest and cushion should be removed
and packed in a small box inside the larger cardboard
box containing the wheelchair. The wheelchair should be
protected with a protective film to prevent from scratches
or wear.
Tools
Allen key:
Keys:
2,5 mm
10 mm
3 mm
11 mm
4 mm
1/2’’ (13 mm)
5 mm
For Quick Release:
Other:
7/16’’ (11 mm)
Wrench
3/4’’ (19 mm)
Phillips screwdriver
1’’ 1/16 (27 mm)
13.
Safety Inspection Checklist
At every use
Make sure wheelchair rolls easily and straight.
Check for vibrations, noise or any deviation from normal
functioning.
Ensure wheel locks are working properly.
Ensure that front stem is perpendicular to floor.
Ensure wheel quick release are engaged and locked properly.
Visually inspect tires (front & rear) for debris, low pressure, flat
spots or wear.
Make sure anti-tipper tubes are locked in place (if equipped).
Visually inspect fabric for protruding metal, rips or tears.
Ensure that hand grips are not loose (if equipped).
Check hand rims for rough edges and make sure they are free
from grease or other contaminants.
Checks for component interference.
Check for irregular noise and rattles.
Weekly
Check tire pressure with a tire gauge
Check seat upholstery tension - It should be straight when the
wheelchair is open and set in position.
Monthly
Check wheel alignment.
Check for free running of fork bearings.
Yearly
Have a complete inspection
performed by a qualified technician.
Tire pressure could be adjusted by the owner or an
assistant with the proper tools. If any part appears not
to work properly after inspection, the wheelchair should
be immediately sent for repair to a qualified technician.
13.1
Disposal and Recycling the wheelchair
In the case of disposal, return the device to your dealer or
rehabilitation center.
All components of the product should be disposed and
recycled of in accordance with national environmental laws and
standards.