Service And Maintenance; General Maintenance Instructions - Excel G3 Eco User Manual

10.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

10.1 General maintenance instructions

Your wheelchair needs periodical maintenance. This is necessary for a long lifetime and an optimal users comfort of
your wheelchair. A badly maintained wheelchair will give more technical problems, turn less flexible and falls out
the warranty terms.
Preventive maintenance is most important and many of these things you can easily do yourself or a friend or family
member can help you. We highlight below the maintenance you can do yourself.
Every week Check tyre pressure;
Every month Check the fold ability of the wheelchair and the quick release rear wheels;
Check upholstery for wear;
Check wheel movement front and rear and check turn ability of the wheels;
Check if the brakes are working correct;
Every three months Check all bolts, screws and nuts and tighten if necessary;
Check all spokes for tension;
Check tyre tread for wear.
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Tip
In chapter 7, you will also find extensive information on the maintenance of your wheelchair.
Furthermore we advise you to let your wheelchair check by an authorised dealer every year. Make sure you dealer
checks the point mentioned by paragraph 10.2.
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