EXELLE 13
A correct tyre pressure makes the wheelchair much
more fluent and easier to move and control
To inflate the tyres always use a compressor with a
gauge.
Do not use hand pumps or other systems.
Do not exceed the pressure indicated in the pressure
table as the inner tube or the tyre may get damaged.
Pay particular attention to type of tyre fitted, as
shown in “table 1”.
Table 1:
Rear Wheel Tyre Pressure
TYRE
PRESSURE
High pressure
7 BAR
700 kPA
High pressure profile
7 BAR
700 kPA
Marathon Plus
10 BAR
1000 kPA
Anti puncture Mako
Does not require inflation
The anti puncture tyres does not require inflation
. This
type of tyre needs less maintenance and eliminates the
costs and inconvenience due to repair or replacement of
the inner tube. However, during normal use, they are less
fluent than traditional tyres
2.7 Q u i c k r e l e a s e a x l e s
After each procedure carried out on the rear wheels, ensure that
the quick release axles are well inserted (see fig.13) (see chapter
5.5 “Quick release rear wheels”).
Check the correct functioning
of the quick release axle
without any person sitting on
the chair.
Disengage the brakes
With
one
hand
on
the
backrest tube, lift the chair a
few centimetres on the side
where the rear wheel will be
removed.
Take hold of the wheel hub
with
your
fingers
laced
through one or two spokes
and pull and push hard (as
indicated by the arrow) in
order to ensure that the wheel
is properly fastened
Checking that the rear axles are correctly positioned is
one of the regular maintenance procedures that should
be carried out by the occupant
If the axles are not correctly placed and fastened
they may work loose during normal use and
could result in the wheelchair overbalancing and
possibly causing injury.
2.8 Seat tubes insertion check
After opening the wheelchair (see chapter 5.2 and 5.3
“Opening/closing system”), carefully check that the seat tubes “A”
are well leant on the frame tubes (see fig.14)
Fig. 13
