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Check and adjust the brakes to ensure they are still
correctly positioned and function as required.
Never exceed the pressure specified on the sidewalls of
the tyre, otherwise, the tyre may explode and cause injuries !
Pneumatic tyres wear out. In addition, the roughness of the
ground surface and driving have an impact on their longevity.
Replace them regularly to avoid punctures caused by puncture.
Please consult with your Dealer.
2.3.2 Handrims
They provide the wheelchair propulsion. They can be made of
anodized aluminium or coated with nonslip plastic (optional).
Handrims are constantly in contact with your hands.
Make sure that they are not damaged !
2.3.3 Axles
The axles connect the wheels and frame. Fixed and quick-
release axles are available
- Fixed axles: regularly check the axle tightening.
- Quick-release axles (photo 22) : depress the button (A) and
insert the axle in the wheel hub. Position the assembly in the
bearing (B) of the multiple adjustable wheel mounting until
it locks in place. The locking balls (C) must rise above the
bearing. No significant side clearance is allowed.
To reduce clearance as much as possible (photo 23), remove
the axle and adjust the nut using a 24 mm key ; then block
the axle with an 11mm open-end key.
Make sure that the axle and the locking balls are clean.
(wipe out every month with a rag soaked with fine oil)
To prevent falls, it is essential that the button (A) and the
locking balls (C) are disengaged providing a perfect lock of
the rear wheels.
The quick release axle is a precision part, take care of shocks
and clean regularly to ensure the good working of the
mechanism.
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