Sunrise Medical Quickie F40, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
Cleaning
The wheelchair should be wiped
over once per week with a slightly
damp, not wet, cloth and any fluff
or dust that has accumulated
around the motors should be blown
or dusted away.
Tyre pressures
If pneumatic tyres are fitted to
your wheelchair it is important to
regularly check the air pressure
and for signs of wear.
The correct pressures are between
the minimum of 137 kiloPascals
(20 psi, 1.37bar) and the maximum
241 kiloPascals (35 psi,2.41bar) for
rear wheels, and 102 kiloPascals
(15psi, 1.02 bar).
The pressure will need to vary,
depending on the weight of the
user. IT IS IMPORTANT that front
wheels are inflated to the same
pressure as a pair, and likewise the
rear. The inflator pump provides
the safest method of inflating your
wheelchair tyres and the pressure
can be checked with a standard
motor vehicle pressure gauge.
Do not inflate beyond the
maximum tyre pressure.
Electrical connections
When inspecting electrical
connections, pay attention to the
battery connections, the connection
of batteries to power loom and plug
in sockets for the joystick, control
box and lights and indicators.
Tyre wear
When inspecting the tyres for
signs of wear, look for significant
scuff marks, cuts and a diminished
tyre tread. Tyres will need to be
changed when the tread cannot be
seen over the complete surface of
the tyre.
Upholstery/seating
Tears, dents, wearing or slackening
of upholstery particularly near to
metal could result in poor posture
or lower levels of comfort and
pressure relief.
Authorised Sunrise Medical
service agents
The annual full service must be
performed by an approved Sunrise
Medical Service Agent. For a list
of approved service agents in
your area please contact Sunrise
Medical on this telephone number:
01384 44 66 66
Storage
When storing your powerchair for
long periods of time (in excess of
one week), first fully charge, and
then disconnect the batteries, to
minimise battery discharge.
PLEASE NOTE - NEVER
INFLATE THE TYRES
U S I N G A G A R A G E
FORECOURT AIRLINE,
ALWAYS USE THE PUMP
PROVIDED.
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