Form 07D –Frontier V4 Owner’s Manual ENGLISH.docx
Revision No.2
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Tyre Wear
Tyre wear varies greatly depending on usage (from months to years), but no matter what sort of time
your tyres last this is mostly governed by your typical daily requirements. To achieve the most from
your tyres it is important to have them correctly inflated. Always use manufacturer recommended
parts. Replace tyres when the tread pattern wears to less than 2mm/0.1” in depth as tyres will start
to lose safe traction and can be more prone to puncture.
8.4
Upholstery
The power chair upholstery may be cleaned using mild soap and water. Avoid getting water into any
electric components. Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to
become slippery, or dry out and crack. A general purpose upholstery cleaner may be used on velour.
Upholstery life may be affected by skin oils and human sweat particularly that caused by particular
medications. It is recommended that should cracking or significant wearing of the upholstery occur, it
should be replaced.
8.5
Cleaning
Your power chair has a powder coated metal frame that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp
cloth. Never hose off or pressure clean your power chair or place it in direct contact with water.
8.6
Corrosion Protection
The power chair has been manufactured using a range of processes that have been developed to resist
corrosion. Although all effort has been made to ensure the long-term durability of the product we
cannot guarantee that the wheelchair will remain corrosion-free for the duration of its usable life.
Prevention, protection and maintenance are essential to reducing the risk of corrosion on the
wheelchair.
The most common causes of corrosion to the power chair are:
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Chipping or scratching of paint or undercoat caused by impact with rocks or other hard
objects.
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The accumulation of grit salt, dirt and moisture on the chassis components.
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Exposure to highly corrosive environments such as the beach and coastal areas, rivers and
creeks.
Paint scratches and chips
If your power chair chassis or any other steel components are scratched or chipped leaving the bare
metal exposed it is recommended to undertake the following steps to repair the paintwork:
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Lightly sand the exposed area to flatten it and remove any loose edges of paint and any
chipping that has occurred. Ensure any surface corrosion has been removed in this process.
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Apply a cleaning solvent to the area to remove any dust, impurities and oils.
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Apply primer over the area to be touched up.
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After allowing adequate drying time, apply the touch-up paint ensuring that it covers all
exposed areas. When dry, the area should now be protected from further corrosion.
If is it not practical to perform the above steps, products that neutralise rust and prevent it from
spreading can be used such as the many commercially available ‘rust converter’ products.
