Maintenance And Cleaning; Tyre Maintenance And Pressures - Quickie QM710 Instructions For Use Manual

14.0 Maintenance and Cleaning

CAUTION!
It is important that you follow the following cleaning and
maintenance schedule in order to keep your wheelchair
in tip top condition.

14.1 Tyre maintenance and pressures

14.1.1 Tyre pressure
CAUTION!
If pneumatic tyres are fitted to your wheelchair it is
important to regularly check the air pressure and for
signs of wear.
The correct pressures are between the minimum of 137
kiloPascals (20 psi, 1.37 bar) and the maximum 241
kiloPascals (35 psi, 2.41 bar) for rear and front wheels
(see side of tyre).
The pressure will need to vary, depending on the weight
of the user.
NOTE: It is important that front wheels are inflated to
equal pressures as a pair, and likewise the rear. The
inflator pump provides the safest method of inflating your
wheelchair tyres and the pressure can be checked with a
standard motor vehicle pressure gauge.
DANGER!
• Do not inflate beyond the maximum allowed tyre
pressure.
• Always use the pump that is supplied with the chair,
• Never use a forecourt pump
14.1.2 Tyre wear
When inspecting the tyres for signs of wear, look for
significant scuff marks, cuts and a diminished tyre tread.
Tyres will need to be changed when the tread cannot be
seen over the complete surface of the tyre, (Fig.14.1).
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Fig. 14.1
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