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MOONLITE
ENGLISH
Your wheelchair is designed to require the minimum
amount of maintenance . Your dealer, or repair/contractor,
is equipped with facilities, including maintenance and
spare parts manuals, to carry out repairs/maintenance
to keep the wheelchair and user mobile in the event of a
problem or accident .
7.1 Recommended checks
We recommend that users carry out the following checks
prior to using the wheelchair .
Brakes:
• Ensure that the brakes are secure and are functioning
correctly by applying the brake and ensuring that the
brake bar makes contact with the tyre .
Front wheels (castors):
• Check that the front castors swivel freely and the
wheels rotate freely and the tyres are free from
damage .
• Check the castor mounting for tightness and play.
Rear wheels:
• Check that the rear wheels are free from damage
including any damaged, loose or bent spokes on self-
propelling wheels .
• Check for any flexing or excess movement in the
wheels .
• Check the tyre pressures are correct for pneumatic
tyres 375Kpa (60psi) .
Upholstery:
• Check the seat and backrest for any damage, tears,
cuts, etc and that there is no sign of excessive sagging .
Damaged upholstery may need replacing .
• Check the retaining screws for damage and tightness.
Folding Pivot Points, Footplate Pivot:
• Occasional (every 12 months) lubrication of pivot points
(using three-in-one oil or similar light oil) will ensure
ease of operation .
Handgrips:
• Check that the handgrips on the push handles are
secure and not damaged .
Accessories:
• Check that any detachable parts, such as footrests,
which when refitted are secured and will not detach
when using the wheelchair .
Transportability – positioning of wheelchair tie down
restraints on wheelchair (Fig. 28 - 30)7
A self-propelling
wheelchair secured
with front and rear
wheelchair tie down
restraints .
Positioning of the
restraint straps
is shown in more
detail below .
Position of the
front wheelchair
tie down restraint
and the tie down
label .
The position is
the same for both
the self-propelling
(Moonlite 8
Series) and the
attendant push
wheelchairs
(Moonlite 9 Series) .
Position of the
rear wheelchair
tie down restraint
and the tie down
label on the
self-propelling
wheelchair
(Moonlite 8
Series) .
Position of the
rear wheelchair tie
down restraint and
the tie down label
on the attendant
push wheelchair
(Moonlite 9
Series) .
7. Wheelchair cleaning and maintenance
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
