Transport The Wheelchair; De-Assembly; Assembly; Maintenance - Excel Mobil User Manual

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TRANSPORT THE WHEELCHAIR

Your Excel wheelchair is designed to be easily transported by car. Your wheelchair is
foldable which makes it easy to transport the wheelchair.

6.1 De-assembly

For de-assembly your wheelchair please refer to chapter 5.

6.2 Assembly

For assembly your wheelchair please refer to chapter 5.
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MAINTENANCE

There are a lot of things you can do yourself to keep your wheelchair in optimum
condition. If you regularly check the wheelchair and perform (small) maintenance,
this will extend the lifetime and increase the ease of use.

7.1 Tyres

Examine tyres periodically for wear and replace them as needed.

7.2 Brakes

Inspect both brakes. Ensure that all the parts of the brake are in the right position
and fastened secure.
Make sure that the mechanism is functioning smoothly. If it is not functioning
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smoothly put some oil at turning points with one or two drips of WD40 oil or
Teflon;
Make sure the brakes do not come into contact with the wheels as you are
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driving.

7.3 Cross frame

The cross frame of the wheelchair has to be in a good condition. The cross frame is
the basic of your wheelchair.
Make sure the wheelchair can easily be fold and unfold;
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Make sure the wheelchair travels in a straight line while driving;
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Make sure the cross frame is not bent and shows no wear signs.
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7.4 Rear wheels

A good adjustment of the rear wheels improves the stability of the wheelchair.
Make sure that the wheels can move freely without touching anything;
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Make sure there is no margin on the rear wheels.
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