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SECTION D) THE AIRLINES AND YOUR CHAIR
We have had to repair far too many chairs that were damaged by the airlines, so it is in
your best interest to take every precaution when traveling with your chair.
Here are a few hints to help your chair arrive undamaged.
1)
NEVER leave your wheels on the chair. Remove them and place them in a wheel
bag for protection.
2)
ALWAYS gate check your chair whenever possible.
3)
ALWAYS check your chair over THROUGHLY before traveling.
4)
ALWAYS check your chair over thoroughly BEFORE leaving the airport.
SECTION E) TROUBLE SHOOTING
Axles………………PG. 4, paragraph 3)….PG. 5, paragraph 4)
Anti-tips………….. PG. 2, paragraph 3)
Alignment…………PG. 5, paragraph 4)
Front casters……… PG. 5, paragraph 6)
Wing / Tire rub.…. PG. 6, paragraph 7)
SECTION F) SPARE PARTS
Being well prepared is a vital part of any winning team. Each player needs to carry a few
spare items for his or her chair in the event of an equipment failure.
Listed below are the items we would suggest having with you when using your chair.
1)
A minimum of one spare wheel, complete with spoke guard & push rim.( two is
better)
2)
One complete caster assembly. ( Fork, stem, wheel, spacers, axle, bearings)
3)
Two caster stem bearings. ( can also be used in Spinergy wheels)
4)
Two bare caster wheels. ( they do wear out and should be changed in pairs)
5)
Two spare axles. 1/2" x 4.25” or 5/8”x 4.25” or 5/8” x 4.75”(serial # 1500 &
up)(considered as consumables, they are meant to bend before your wheel does)
6)
Minimum of one spare tire.
7)
Minimum of two spare tubes.
