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It is suggested to verify the proper assembly and the efficiency of the quick release axle
before using the wheelchair and always after performing releasing and assembly of the
rear wheels to the frame.
Test for the right functioning of the quick release axle and proper assembly of the rear wheels:
•
Ensure the brakes are released;
•
Keeping the shaft button pressed, pull out the
wheel from the hub;
•
Still holding down the shaft button, insert it into
the hub on the frame of the wheelchair;
•
Check the efficiency of the engagement by
trying to pull out the wheel without pressing the
button and making sure it does not come out.
For safety reasons it is important to repeat this test every time that for transport
or maintenance reasons, the rear wheels are removed and reassembled to the
frame.
3.3
Tyre pressure check
A periodical check of the tyre pressure may help to keep the wheelchair efficient and more
comfortable.
Verify the tyre pressure value according to the value marked on the tyre.
Normally 7.5 BAR is the correct value for high-pressure rear tyres, and 2.5BAR is the
maximum pressure for front wheels if not solid. The above values are approximate as the
specific value is always available on every tyre.
The pressure for the model
Schwalbe Marathon Plus
should always be kept from a
minimum of 7 BAR to a maximum of 9 BAR to prevent damage to the surface of
the tyre itself.
