The wheelchair will last longer if it is regularly maintained. If users are
unable to maintain the wheelchair themselves it should be taken to a
mechanic or the service centre which provided the wheelchair.
General reminders
§
Never position the wheelchair near fire
§ Be careful when smoking near the wheelchair
§ Do not shower, enter the sea or river in the wheelchair
§ Do not leave the product outside during heavy rain or saturate during
cleaning
§ Following contact with salt water the product should first be cleaned with
fresh water and then fully dried
§ Keeping the wheelchair clean will increase the life of the wheelchair
§ If the paint on the frame becomes scratched, paint the affected area
immediately to ensure that it does not corrode
§
Check nuts and bolts at least once a month
Contact:
motivation project engineer
www.motivation.org.uk
Unit 2 Sheene Road
Bedminster
Bristol
BS3 4EG
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+ 44 (0) 117 9 660 398
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