ROWHEELS Revolution 1.0, User Manual

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Document 80-0002, Rev. X6
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6.1 P
ARTS TO
B
E
R
EGULARLY
I
NSPECTED
Part name Control Type Control frequency
Wheel locks Braking efficiency can be affected with dirt accumulated on
tires. Keep the wheel locks clean by wiping them with a
damp cloth to remove dirt. Lubricate the pins on which the
levers pivot. Inspect for proper
locking operation at
least once a week
Wheel axles Remove hair or accumulated dirt When necessary
Tires Excessively worn or cracked tires MUST be replaced. Inspect tires once a
week.
Hand Rims Excessively scratched hand rims ought to be exchanged
because they can wound the user’s hands while using the
wheelchair. Loose handrims should be tightened by a
qualified technician. When necessary
Frame Keep the wheelchair clean for optimal comfort of the user. At least once a month,
depending on use
conditions
Caster wheels The area between the fork and the front wheel should be
kept clean. Dirt accumulation can cause excessive wear of
caster wheel bearings. To do so, remove the front caster by
disassembling it from the fork. Remove all dirt, and then
reassemble Inspection should be
made once a month or
more often depending
on surface type &
conditions
Caster Bolt If the bolt that connects the caster fork to the wheelchair
frame is found to be loose, it should be tightened. When necessary
Detachable
elements Check the condition of detachable elements of the
wheelchair. If screws are loose they should be tightened. Inspection should be
made once a month.
Upholstery Check for sagging, rips or tears At least once a month,
depending on use
conditions.
6.2 C
OMMON
P
ROBLEMS AND
S
OLUTIONS
If you notice irregularities in the wheelchair’s functioning, do not use it – you should contact ROWHEELS.
ROWHEELS does not guarantee correctness of the wheelchair operation if non-original parts are used.
Symptoms Possible Cause Possible Solution
Wheelchair tilts on one
side

One of the rear tires might be worn
more than the other one.

Check displacement of the
wheelchair mass
Wheelchair is hard to
row

Front wheels axles are dirty.

Too large load applied on the front
caster wheels.

Wear or debris inside of the rear
wheels

Remove dirt or entangled hair
from the front caster wheel
axles.

Move the center of gravity.

Remove entangled hair or debris
from rear wheels