Section 8.
Care and routine maintenance
The Centro power wheelchair has been design for minimal service requirements and
will give years of service if used correctly.
Daily
Charge your batteries every night so your Powerchair is ready to go when you are.
Check first up each day that your chair drives as it should. If your wheelchair suddenly
drives or reacts differently, it generally means something is wrong and you should cease
using the wheelchair until it has been check by a Technician. It could be something
simple as a flat tyre or could be something more serious.
Weekly
1. Check tyre pressures (30 PSI drive wheels, 30PSI front castors)
2. Clean frame and vinyl parts with mild soapy solution.
3. Wipe upholstery with a clean damp cloth
Check function of electric brakes (When chair is turned on with motors
engaged and hand off the joystick, you should not be able to push the chair or
rotate the drive wheels) If wheelchair can be moved, do not operate wheelchair
and get a service technician to rectify immediately.
4. Check all cables for possible damage and ensure all connectors are secured; i.e.
battery, motors and controller.
5. Check both front and rear castors for any excessive movement about the top or
bottom bearing mounts or pintle shaft. Contact your nearest Glide Products
agent for repair of this fault if it occurs.
BOLTS
The bolts on your wheelchair are mostly made from high tensile steel (Black Oxide
coated). Although the black oxide coating gives reasonable protection from surface rust,
it is recommended that the bolts be wiped with a cloth using either an oil base or silicon
base rust preventer to keep bolts looking new. Other rust preventive that can be used are
Armor All, WD40 or CRC .
Monthly
1. Give the chair a general inspection for loose nuts and bolts or any damage.
2. Check attendant park brake is operating correctly.
Six monthly
1. Extreme users should have the two front suspension pivot points greased
every six months. There are two grease nipples clearly visible on the end of
the pivot shaft. Otherwise annually will be sufficient.
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