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Daily Checks
CAUTION!
As the user, you are the first person to notice any possible
defects. We therefore recommend that before each use,
you check the items in the following list:
Check for correct tyre pressures
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Check that the brakes work correctly
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Check that all removable parts are secure, e.g.
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armrest, footrest, quick-release axle etc.
Check for visible damage e.g. on the frame, backrest,
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seat sling and back sling, wheels, footplate etc
If there is any damage or malfunction, please contact your
authorised dealer.
Tyres and Mounting
WARNING!
Always make sure that you maintain the correct
tyre pressure (min. 3.5 bar) as this can have an effect on
wheelchair performance.
If the tyre pressure is too low, rolling resistance will
increase, requiring more effort to move the chair forward.
Low tyre pressure also has a negative impact on
manoeuvrability.
WARNING!
If the tyre pressure is too high, the tyre could burst.
The correct tyre pressure for a given tyre is printed on the
surface of the tyre (min. 3.5 bar).
Tyres can be mounted the same way as an
ordinary bicycle tyre.
Before installing a new inner tube, you should
always make sure that the base of the rim and interior of
the tyre
are free of foreign objects.
Check the pressure after mounting or repairing a tyre
. It is critical to your safety
and to the wheelchair’s performance that
regulation air pressure be maintained and
that tyres are in good condition.
Maintenance and Care
Check the tyre pressure every 4 weeks.
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Check all tyres for wear and damage.
Check the brakes approximately every 4
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weeks to make sure that they are working
properly and are easy to use.
Change tyres as you would an ordinary
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bicycle tyre.
All of the joints that are critical to using your
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wheelchair safely are self-locking, nyloc
nuts. Please check every three months to
make sure that all bolts are secure (see the
section on torque). Nyloc nuts should only
be used once and should be replaced after
use.
Please use only mild household cleansers
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when your wheelchair is dirty. Use only soap
and water when cleaning the seat sling.
If your wheelchair should ever get wet,
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please dry it afterwards.
A small amount of sewing-machine oil
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should be applied to quick-release axles
approximately every 8 weeks.
Depending on the frequency and type of
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use, we recommend taking your wheelchair
to your authorised dealer every 6 months to
have it maintained by trained personnel.
CAUTION!
Sand and sea water (or salt in the winter) can damage
the bearings of the front and rear wheels. Clean the
wheelchair thoroughly after exposure.
The following parts can be removed and sent
back to the manufacturer/dealer for repair:
• Rear wheels:
• Armrest
• Footrests
• Anti-Tip Tubes
These components are available as spare
parts. For further information,please see the
spare parts catalogue.
