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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 problems to identify and the
preliminary inspection that you can perform.
In the event that the problems 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).
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The
The
wheelchair
wheelchair
wheelchair
swerves
swerves
to the right
to the left
moves slowly
The
Creaking
The
Movement
and
castors
in the
turns or
clinking
lift
wheelchair
3.2 General inspection
Your distributor, who has the required technical expertise, is
responsible for any wheelchair repairs.
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 opera-
tion 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
Inspections
tyres.
Make sure that the manual brakes operate easily.
Make sure that pressure
in the pneumatic tyre
Make sure that the joints are not worn and do not have
is correct
excessive movement.
(cf. § B-2.3)
Make sure that the bolts
c. Folding system
are tight
Check the folding system for worn or damaged/bent parts.
d. Skirtguard/armrest upholstery
Check the fork angle
Make sure that all the fittings are properly tightened.
e.Armrests
Make sure that the 2
castors come in contact
Make sure that the armrests are firmly attached, but easy to
with the ground at the
same time
remove.
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