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10. Maintenance and care
GEARWHEEL recommends, in addition to the instructions given by
the wheelchair manufacturer for the wheelchair model, the following
maintenance.
Monthly
• Check the pressure in the tyres. Unscrew the valve cap and
reinflate the tyre.
Maximum tyre pressure is 9 bar.
Check for any
damage and wear.
If solid tyres are used check for cracks due to age or
wear.
• Check that the brakes/wheel locks function normally and
satisfactorily.
• Use a mild detergent to clean the parts of the wheel. Lubricate
moving parts very lightly with suitable lubricant after washing.
(light oil, e.g. 3-in-1)
• Thoroughly clean the quick-release axles and lubricate very lightly.
Rain, sand, salt, debris, or prolonged periods in which the wheels
are not removed mean cleaning and lubrication need to happen
more often.
• Check that the screws and nuts are tightened.
• Check that the shift lever locks in its end positions (Downshift and
dow hillhold) and that the gear shift works correctly in each
gear.
• Check the gear system for damage. In case of damage to wheels
and gear mechanism, contact Decon AB, or a Decon appointed.
The product is not crash-tested and is therefore not inten-
ded to be used for transport in vehicles
Warning
12. Warranty and service life
GEARWHEEL provides 2 years of factory warranty on drive wheel
hub, gear assembly, with the exception of gear shift and adaptor
systems. Other items, 12 months, with the exception of wearing parts.
The expected service life of the complete product (not wearing parts) is five
years from the date of sale.
13. Waste management and recycling of
materials
The following is a description of the materials in GEARWHEEL
construction, with regard to possible waste disposal and recycling of
materials.
• Aluminium: Hub, wheel rim, handrim (depending on the model),
brackets
• Rubber: tires, handrim (depending on the model)
Information about corrosion
All gearwheel part
s
that may be subject to corrosion are made of aluminium,
stainless steel or steel. The materials and the transitions between the materials
have been surface-treated, which is why there is no increased risk of corrosion.
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