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Wheelchair begins to wobble
• Check angle at which castors are set
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differently
Disposal / recycling of materials
NOTE:
If the wheelchair has been supplied to you free of charge it may not belong to you. If it is no
longer required follow any instructions given by the organisation issuing the wheelchair in order that it
may be returned to them.
The following information describes the materials used in the wheelchair in relation to the disposal or
re-cycling of the wheelchair and its packaging. Specifi c waste disposal or recycling regulations may be in
force locally and these should be taken into consideration when disposal arrangements are made. (This
may include the cleaning or de-contamination of the wheelchair before disposal).
Aluminium: Castor forks, wheels, side frames, armrests, frame, leg rests, push handles
Steel: Fasteners, QR axle
Plastic: Handgrips, tube plugs, castor wheels, footplates, armpads and 12” wheel/tyre
Packaging: Low density polythene bag, cardboard box
Upholstery: Woven polyester with PVC coatings and expanded combustion modifi ed foam. Disposal or
recycling should be done through a licensed agent or authorised place of disposal. Alternatively your
wheelchair may be returned to your dealer for disposal.
