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V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
DRIVE WHEEL WASHER
DRIVE WHEEL NUT
Figure 20. Drive Wheel Removal
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tyres:
1. Turn off the power to the controller.
2. Set the power chair up on blocks.
3. If you are changing a pneumatic tyre, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.
4. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See figure 20.
5. Pull the wheel off the axle.
6. Remove the screws that fasten the two wheel halves together. See figure 21.
7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tyre and replace it with a new tube or replace the entire assembly if
it is a solid tyre.
8. Screw together the two wheel halves.
9. Slide the wheel back onto the axle. Make sure the key is in the axle slot and the drive wheel spacer is installed
on the axle shaft.
WARNING! Failure to ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when
mounting the wheel can result in electronic brake failure, personal injury and/or product
damage.
10. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten.
WARNING! Make sure both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly.
11. Inflate the pneumatic tyre to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre.
12. Remove the power chair from the blocks.
Battery Replacement
A diagram is printed on a decal located on the power chair frame near the battery tray.
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by
a Quantum Rehab Dealer or a qualified technician.
WARNING! Do not replace batteries when seat is occupied.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are
unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and
avoid lifting beyond your capacity.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
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FRONT RIM HALF
AXLE
AXLE KEY
DRIVE WHEEL
SPACER
Figure 21. Drive Wheel Disassembly
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TYRE
TUBE
SCREWS
REAR RIM HALF
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