Care and Maintenance
Care and maintenance is very important to keep your sports wheelchair in the best possible
condition and will increase the life of the wheelchair and will allow you to get the most out of
your product
Cushion and Upholstery
Check condition at least once a month
Look for ripped fabric or seams and worn out foam
Keep the cover and seat upholstery tight at all times
Wash cushion cover and upholstery whenever it is unclean
or if it comes in contact with urine
Dry the cushion and upholstery fully before re-fitting to the
wheelchair
Never expose the cushion to direct sunlight, even when
drying
Rear Wheels
If the wheels do not run smoothly,
the bearings may need changing
Check tyres are properly inflated,
daily, and pump up if tyre feels
soft, to ensure tyre last longer
Fix any punctures immediately
Check spokes are tight at least
once a month
Check the rear wheel quick-
release axles are secure at least
once a month
Footrest
Never put hand on the
footrest during transfers
Never stand or carry loads
on the footrest castor wheel
and fifth wheel
Check the footrest bolts are
tight at least once a month
Frame
Check the backrest tube bolts
are tight at least once a month
Check the front bumper bolts
are tight at least once a month
Castor and fifth wheel
If the castor wheels or fifth wheel do not run
smoothly, the bearings may need changing
Check castor wheel axles are tight at least
once a month
Check if castor fork stem is loose and tighten
if necessary at least once a month
