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If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your wheel-
chair as directed in the manual, you may fall, tip over or lose control
of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage
the wheelchair
9.9
Seat slings
• Seat slings are not intended to be used as a seating surface.
Always use a cushion.
• Ensure that the sling is in good condition (e.g. no fraying, no
wear and no tears).
9.10
Push Handles
Push handles are optional equipment on some Motion
Composites wheelchairs. Push handles provide secure points
for an attendant or assistant to hold the rear of the wheelchair
to prevent a fall or tip-over. If you have an attendant or
assistant, you should have push handles installed on your
wheelchair by Motion Composites or a certified Motion
Composites dealer.
Motion Composites offers push handles that are integrated to
the back canes or bolt-on push handles. Motion Composites
recommends that you
DO NOT
use non-Motion Composites
bolt-on push handles because they could damage the backrest
or the back canes of the Motion Composites wheelchair.
Your attendant or assistant should regularly check the push
handle grips to make sure they fit securely and will not rotate
or slip off.
Push handles should
NEVER
be used to lift the wheelchair
or pull the chair, especially when it is occupied, as they may
detach.
ALWAYS
lift or pull the wheelchair by grasping a non-
detachable part of the frame (not the detachable handles,
backrest, armrest or footrest).
If you fail to observe these warnings damage to the chair, a fall,
tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to
the wheelchair user, the assistant or others people.
10.
Adjustments and
maintenance of your
PLATINE
10.1
Service
Refer to your dealer for service. A complete and updated list of
service providers can be found on our website.
10.2
Replacement Parts
Ordering information:
Consult our website to download the parts manual and view
ordering information.
Please contact us at:
Motion Composites Inc.
160, Armand-Majeau Sud
Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Quebec
J0K 3H0 Canada
Phone: 1-866-650-6555
Fax: (450) 588-0200
www.motioncomposites.com
10.3
Tools needed
The
PLATINE
was designed to be serviced with regular
tools. All screws and bolts are standard and can be
adjusted with a wrench, socket wrench, or Allen key.
Do not use air or electric tool, tightening should be
done manually.
The list of tools is at the end of this manual.
10.4
General maintenance
10.4.1
Tire pressure
• Check tire pressure with a tire gauge.
• Verify recommended tire pressure, which is indicated on the
tire.
• Inflate if pressure is below recommended amount as labelled
on the sidewall.
• Do not inflate tire over recommended pressure, as stated on
the tire.
• Over inflation could result in tire failure and injury.
• Under inflation could result in a flat tire.
Max pressure
Pneumatic
1 3/8’’
65 psi
Pneumatic
High pressure
11/4 and 1 3/8’’
110 psi
Pneumatic
High pressure
1’’
145 psi
10.4.2
Cleaning your wheelchair
• Use a soft clean cloth with soap and water to clean your
wheelchair.
• Rinse and dry the wheelchair adequately.
•
DO NOT
use solvent cleaners.
•
DO NOT
use abrasive cleaners.
•
DO NOT
use a pressure cleaner.
Paint Finish and frame
• Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap at least once a
month.
• Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every
three months.
Axles and Moving Parts
• Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly
damp cloth.
• Wipe off dust or dirt on axles or moving parts.
Upholstery
• Hand-wash only (machine washing may damage fabric).
• Hang to dry only.
DO NOT
machine dry as heat will damage
fabric.
10.4.3
Storing and shipping your wheelchair
When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry area. Failure to
do so may result in your chair rusting and/or corroding.
If your chair has been in storage for more than a few weeks
you should make sure it is working properly. You should
inspect and service, if necessary, all items in section13 Safety
Inspection Checklist.
If your chair has been in storage for more than two months, it
should be inspected by a qualified technician.
When shipping you wheelchair use a strong cardboard box to
protect the wheelchair from any impact. Inspect the wheelchair
once it’s received.