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Rear wheels: Clean quick release axles as required.
Castors: Clean castor wheel axles as required.
Chassis: Clean the chassis with non-abrasive deter-
gent, pH value 5-9 or with 70 % disinfectant solution.
Rinse and dry.
Upholstery: Wash, see labels on each item.
The wheelchair pulls diagonally
The wheelchair feels "heavy" to
propel
The wheelchair feels "heavy" to
turn
User brakes not effective
Drum brakes not effective
Rear wheels "loose"
Rear wheels hard to remove/re-
place
The castor wheels "wobble"
The wheelchair feels "awkward"
Etac
Box 203, 334 24 Anderstorp, Sweden
Tel +46 371 58 73 00
Fax +46 371 58 73 90
www.etac.com
User manual
Maintenance
Seat and back support cushions: Remove the uphol-
stery and wash according to instructions on labels.
In the event of problems, contact your dealer or
Technical Aids Centre.
If necessary, lubricate moving parts/joints with cycle
oil or similar.
Fault-finding chart
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Check that the front fork attachments are correctly mounted
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Check that the rear wheels are correctly mounted
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The user's weight is not evenly distributed in the wheelchair
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More strength being used on one side than the other when propelling the
chair
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Check that the rear wheels are correctly mounted
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Clean the castor axles from hair and dirt
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Too much weight over the castors. Adjust the centre of balance
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Check that the front fork attachments are not too tight
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Clean the castor axles from dirt
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Too much weight over the castors. Adjust the centre of balance
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Adjust the distance between brake and tyre (see section "Brake, adjust-
ment")
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Adjust the wire length (see section "Drum brakes")
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Adjust the length of the axle shaft
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Clean and lubricate quick release with cycle oil or similar
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Adjust the length of the axle shaft
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The front forks are not tight enough
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Check that the front fork attachments are correctly mounted
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Too much weight over the castors. Adjust the centre of balance
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Check that screws, nuts and bolts are properly tightened
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