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10.3
Tools needed
The
MOVE was designed to be serviced with regular
tools. All screws and bolts are standard and can be
adjusted with a wrench, socket wrench, or Allen key.
Do not use air or electric tool, tightening should be
done manually.
List of tools is at the end of this manual.
10.4
General maintenance
10.4.1
Tire pressure
• Check tire pressure with a tire gauge.
• Verify recommended tire pressure, which is indicated on the
tire.
• Inflate if pressure is below recommended amount as labelled
on the sidewall.
• Do not inflate tire over recommended pressure, as stated on
the tire.
• Over inflation could result in tire failure and injury.
• Under inflation could result in a flat tire.
Max pressure
Pneumatic
1 3/8’’
65 psi
Pneumatic
Kenda High pressure
1 3/8’’
110 psi
Pneumatic
Schwalbe High pressure
1’’
145 psi
10.4.2
Cleaning your wheelchair
• Use a soft clean cloth with soap and water to clean your
wheelchair.
• Rinse and dry the wheelchair adequately.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• Do not use a pressure cleaner.
10.4.3
Storing and shipping your wheelchair
When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry area. Failure to
do so may result in your chair rusting and/or corroding.
If your chair has been in storage for more than a few weeks
you should make sure it is working properly. You should
inspect and service, if necessary, all items in section13 Safety
Inspection Checklist.
If your chair has been in storage for more than two months, it
should be inspected by a qualified technician.
When shipping you wheelchair use a strong cardboard box to
protect the wheelchair from any impact. Inspect the wheelchair
once it’s received.
10.5
Backrest
10.5.1
Removing/Installing the Back Canes
• Loosen the top bolts (1)
(Fig. 10) and (2), which
are also used to support
the armrest socket (Swing
Away and Flip Back
armrest).
• Slide down the back post
to remove it from the
tube.
• Reinstall the back post
in the reverse order and
tighten screws snugly.
• Tighten bolts (1) and (2)
firmly.
• Wheelchairs equipped
with Flip Back armrests;
tighten screw (1) while
paying special attention to
the force needed to flip back the armrest.
Fig. 10
10.5.2
Adjusting the Back Angle
• Loosen screw (1) (Fig. 11)
and remove screw (2) from
the levelling device.
• Adjust to desired angle by
sliding the mechanism.
• Reinstall screw (2) and
tighten both screws to fit
snugly.
Fig. 11
10.5.3
Removing/Installing the seat belt
• Remove Screw (1) in order to remove the seat belt clamp (2)
that is attached to the belt (Fig. 12)
• Reinstall screw (1) directly on the frame clamp (3) (Fig. 13)
• Tighten screw (1) until it is properly tightened.
• Repeat the same steps on the other side
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
