Maintenance
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2 Maintenance
2.1 Maintenance table
Everything that is used should be maintained. This is also true for your
wheelchair.
It is recommended to have your wheelchair serviced by your
dealer at least once a year, or, in case of intensive use, once
every six months.
2.2 Replacing the 12" rear wheel
When replacing a rear wheel, the wheel may not be braked.
Replace the rear wheel as follows:
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Support the wheelchair in such a way that the wheel is
elevated.
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Remove locking nut (A) with a 12 mm box spanner.
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Pull wheel (B) off the axle (C).
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Remove the tyres; see 'Repairing the tyre of the drive
wheel' or 'Replacing the tyre of the drive wheel'.
Fit the new wheel in the reverse order.
2.3 Repairing the tyre of the rear wheel
When repairing the inner tube of a rear wheel, the wheel should be
braked, so that it does not rotate at the same time.
Repair a flat tyre as follows:
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Support the wheelchair in such a way that the wheel is elevated.
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Pull out the valve to completely deflate the tyre.
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Using tyre levers pull the front of the tyre across the edge of the
rim.
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Carefully pull the inner tube across the edge of the rim.
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Push the valve from the opening in the rim.
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Pull the inner tube from the tyre for repair or replacement.
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Repair the inner tube or replace it.
Now, the repaired or new inner tube should be placed as follows:
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Put the valve of the inner tube through the opening in the rim.
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Press the inner tube into the tyre.
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Place the tyre around the rim.
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Use tyre levers to place the tyre around the rim: be careful not to
damage the inner tube with the tyre levers.
The inner tube must not become jammed between the rim and the tyre.
Below, we have indicated what needs to be checked, how often this should be done, and by whom.
Time
Description
To be carried out by
User
Dealer
Weekly
• Checking the tyre pressure
X
-
Monthly
• Cleaning of the frame.
X
-
• Cleaning of the upholstery (if necessary)
X
-
Annually (if
necessary)
• General overhaul
-
X
• Checking the bearings
-
X
• Checking all fastenings and bolts: tighten if necessary
-
X
• Checking and cleaning of the brakes.
-
X
