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3. Safety inspection and maintenance
3.1. Performance control
As the user, you will be the first to notice the possible
operational defects of your wheelchair. The following table
indicates the easiest troubleshooting symptoms to identify
and the preliminary inspection that you can perform.
In the event that the symptoms persist after adjusting the
pressure in the tyres and tightening screws and nuts, please
consult your retailer.
The inner tubes of the wheels are the only components that
you can repair yourself (see § B-2.3).
Depending on use (once a week to once a month),
regularly lubricate the different articulations of the stand
up mechanism with fluid oil (same type as for a sewing
machine) or 3 in 1 type oil spray equipped with precision tip
(see § B 2.2.2.)
The
The
The
wheelchair
wheelchair
wheelchair
castors
swerves
turns or
swerves
to the right
to the left
moves slowly
Creaking
The
Play in
Inspections
and
the
clinking
lift
wheelchair
Make sure that pressure
in the pneumatic tyre
is correct
(cf. § B-2.3)
Make sure that the bolts
are tight
Check the adjustment
on the fork angle
Make sure that the 2
castors come in contact
with the ground at the
same time
3.2. General inspection
Your distributor, who has the required technical expertise, is
responsible for any wheelchair repair.
We recommend that you take the wheelchair to your
retailer at least once a year for a complete inspection. Regu-
lar maintenance allows the identification and replacement of
defective and worn parts, which improves the daily operation
of your wheelchair.
Regular inspections to be performed by you or your
assistants :
a. General
Make sure that the wheelchair folds and unfolds easily.
Make sure that the wheelchair moves in a straight line. (no
resistance or deviation)
b. Manual brakes
Make sure that the manual brakes do not touch the moving
tyres.
Make sure that the manual brakes operate easily.
Make sure that the joints are not worn and do not have
excessive play.
c. Vertical positioning system
Check the raising / lowering mechanism for any play or jam-
ming in articulations (lubricate if necessary, see § B-2.2.2).
d. Skirtguard/armrest upholstery
Make sure that all the fittings are properly tightened.
e. Armrest tubes
Make sure that armrest tubes are securely tightened and
that there is no play or jamming in articulations (lubricate if
necessary, see § B-2.2.2)
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