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IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Your power chair is a sophisticated motorised vehicle. Like any motorised vehicle, it requires routine maintenance
checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorised Pride Provider.
Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you
can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your
power chair’s care or operation, contact your authorised Pride Provider.
WARNING! Your power chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage
from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind. Direct exposure to water or dampness
could cause the power chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically. Water can
cause electrical components to corrode and the chair’s frame to rust.
Should your power chair come in contact with water:
1. Dry your power chair as much as possible with a dry towel.
2. Allow your power chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 24 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your power chair again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your power chair to an authorised service center.
TEMPERATURE
Some of the parts of your your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your
your power chair between the temperatures of 0° C/32° F and 50° C/122° F.
n In extremely cold temperatures, the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze
depends on a number of factors such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries (e.g., AGM or
Gel-Cell).
n Temperatures above 50° C/122° F may cause your power chair to operate at a reduced speed. This is a safety
feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical components.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
n Avoid knocking or bumping your controller, especially the joystick.
n Avoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions such as heat, cold, or moisture.
n Keep the controller clean.
n Check all connectors to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
n Make sure all drive tyres are inflated to 2.4 bar (35 psi) if equipped with pneumatic tyres.
WARNING! Overinflating tyres can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tyres.
n Use a rubber conditioner on the tyre sidewalls to help preserve them. Check the tyres for wear.
WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tyres; doing so may
make the tyres slippery and cause your power chair to skid.
n The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help
it retain its high-gloss appearance.
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