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Issue 10
Maintenance and service history
PLEASE NOTE - NEVER
INFLATE T YRES USING
G A R A G E F O R E C O U R T
AIRLINE, ALWAYS USE THE
PUMP PROVIDED
Cleaning
The wheelchair should be wiped over
once per week with a slightly damp, not
wet, cloth and any fluff or dust that has
accumulated around the motors should
be blown or dusted away.
Tyre pressures
It is important to regularly check the
pneumatic tyres for signs of wear and air
pressure.
The correct pressures are between the
minimum of 122 kiloPascals,
(18 psi,
1.22 bar) and maximum 172 kiloPascals
(25 psi, 1.72 bar) for front wheels, and
the minimum of 102 kiloPascals (15 psi,
1.02 bar) and the maximum 150 kiloPascals
(22 psi,1.5 bar) for rear wheels.
The pressure will need to vary, depending
on the weight of the user. IT IS IMPORTANT
that front wheels are inflated to the same
pressure as a pair, and likewise the rear. The
inflator pump provides the safest method
of inflating your wheelchair tyres and the
pressure can be checked with a standard
motor vehicle pressure gauge.
WARNING
Do not inflate beyond the maximum
tyre pressure.
Electrical connections
When inspecting electrical connections,
pay attention to the battery connections,
the connection of batteries to power loom
and plug in sockets for the joystick, control
box and lights and indicators.
Tyre wear
When inspecting the tyres for signs of
wear, look for significant scuff marks,
cuts and a diminished tyre tread. Tyres
will need to be changed when the tread
cannot be seen over the complete surface
of the tyre.
Upholstery/seating
Tears, dents, wearing or slackening of
upholstery particularly near to metal could
result in poor posture or lower levels of
comfort and pressure relief.
Authorised Sunrise Medical service
agents
The annual full service must be performed
by an approved Sunrise Medical Service
Agent. For a list of approved service agents
in your area please contact Sunrise Medical
on this telephone number:
01384 44 66 88
Storage
When storing your powerchair for long
periods of time (in excess of one week),
first fully charge and then disconnect the
batteries to minimise battery discharge.