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Maintenance.schedule
WHEN
WHAT
REMARK
Before.use
Test. brakes. for. faultless.
operation
Activate the brake or tilt-
ing levers as far as possible.
The locked wheels/castors
should not be able to turn
under operating condi-
tions. If they can still turn,
the brakes must be repaired
by an authorised specialist
workshop.
Carry out test yourself
or with a helper.
Before.use
Check.pressure.brake.for.
wear.
Move brake lever to the side
Carry out tests yourself
or have a helper do it.
If you notice any
increasing slackness on
the brake lever take
the wheelchair to your
specialist workshop im-
mediately for repairs.
– Danger of accident!
Before.use
Check.all.components.for.
correct.seating
Attachment of the back
tubes.
Attachment of the drive
wheels.
Attachment of the arm sup-
ports, the seat cushion as
well as the footboard.
Carry out tests yourself
or have a helper do it.
Before.use
Check.air.pressure.of.the.
tyres
Standard tyres:
4 bar = 56 psi
High-pressure tyres:
8.0 bar = 116 psi
Do it yourself or with
the aid of a helper.
Use a tyre pressure
tester or, if not avail-
able, the 'thumb press'
method or similar
