6 MAINTENANCE
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6 MAINTENANCE
Maintenance procedure
To function adequately and in a safe way, your wheelchair, like any other vehicle,
needs care. A routine maintenance will increase the lifespan and the
effectiveness of your wheelchair.
Once a year, bring your wheelchair at a qualified retailer or an authorized service
center for an in-depth inspection and maintenance. A regular cleaning will reveal
parts requiring adjustment or worn out.
Checked list
Initial adjustments must be made as per to your personal needs. For any
subsequent maintenance, follow these procedures:
At delivery
Weekly
Monthly
Periodically
1. General
The wheelchair drives in a straight line. It does not draw on one side.
x x
2. Brakes
Must not interfere with the wheels when you drive, engage and disengage
easily. The mobile points are neither loose, nor worn.
x x
3. Cloth guard
Check for deformation or protuberant parts. Make sure that all the fasteners
are secured.
x x
4. Armrests
Solid but easy to remove or swing away
x x
5. Armrest upholstery
Check for tears – Make sure that the armrest upholstery is correctly fastened
to the armrest.
x x
6. Seat fabrics and backrest
Check for tears or depression.
x
7. Cable and release handle
The cables do release completely and handles return to their original
position after being released.
x x
8. Actuators for tilt or backrest
Check for oil leakage.
x x
9. Rear wheels 20, 22 and 24 inches
Make sure that the wheel bearings are in good condition and that the wheels
are free of movement.
x x x
10. Handrims
Check for rough finish or peels. Make sure that they are correctly
assembled to the wheels.
x x
11. Front wheels
Make sure that the tension is adequate while swiveling the wheel, it should
stop gradually. Adjusts the tension on the bearing if the wheel stops
abruptly.
CAUTION
The tires must be checked periodically for signs of wear and
tear and be replaced, if necessary.
x x
12. Tires
Check for wear. If pneumatic, check the air pressure.
x x
13. Axles
Keep the axles clean and oiled (3 in 1 oil)
x
14. Cleaning
Clean and wax all parts – clean upholstery
x
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