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8.2
Inspection of components
As a daily check, we recommend the following operations:
1.
Check the tyre pressure (chapter 2.6)
2.
Check the quick release axles (chapter 2.7)
3.
Check seat tubes insertion (chapter 2.8)
4.
Check the footplate (charter 2.9)
5.
Check the parking brakes (chapter 6.9)
6.
General check of all screws (chapter 2.12)
8.3 Troubleshooting guide
With constant and prolonged use of the wheelchair, or after the
adjustment of any part, a number of “defects” which can be
eliminated easily might be encountered (see table opposite).
We recommend that you always have your wheelchair adjusted by
qualified personnel.
Problem
Cause of the problem
Solution
The front fork are not
perpendicular to the ground.
Check front wheel angle
(see chapter 6.5)
The front wheels have not
the same height.
Check front wheels height
(see chapter 6.5)
The tyres pressure is not
correct
Check tyres pressure
(see chapter 2.6)
The spokes are broken or
loosen.
Change the damaged spokes or
tighten the loosened one.
The wheelchair does
no go straight
.
The front wheels bearings
are dirty or damaged.
Clean the bearings or change
them
The rear wheels are adjusted
to get a too active setting.
Adjust the rear wheels in a more
backward position (see
chapter.6.4)
The wheelchair tips
up easily.
The wheelchair is too
inclined
Adjust the rear wheels in a
higher position (see chapter.6.4)
The tyre pressure is not
correct
The brakes do not
work properly.
Bad adjustment of brake
position
Check tyres pressure
(see chapter 2.6)
Check brakes adjustment (see
chapter 6.9)
The tyre pressure is not
correct
Check tyres pressure
(see chapter 2.6)
The wheelchair
results difficult to
propel.
Tyres are worn out
Change the tyres
(chapter 8.1)
The wheelchair is
hard to open.
The backrest bands are too
tighten.
Slacken the backrest bands
chapter 6.10).