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Upholstery
The upholstery is made of two-ply polyester.
The back support upholstery is removed by loosening the
screws of the end caps and then pulling the upholstery
upwards.
Rear wheel/castor wheel, front fork attachment
Spokes:
Loose spokes can lead to wheel wobble.
Consult a cycle dealer or your Technical
Aids Centre if it is necessary to adjust the
spokes.
Wheel axles:
Clean the wheel axles from hair and dirt
as necessary.
Ball bearings:
Require no maintenance.
Handrim:
If a handrim should be damaged in
such a way that it could lead to injury, it
should be replaced.
Brakes
Encrusted dirt can have a negative effect on the brake
mechanism. In the event of adjustments, see section
"Brake, adjustment".
Washing the frame
It is important to keep the wheelchair clean, both for your
own comfort and the longevity of the chair. It is equipped
with drainage holes which ensure that it is easy to wash
and dry.
Touch-up paint
Touch-up paint is available for minor scratches and chips
in all the frame colours available for Prio wheelchairs.
Miscellaneous
If there is a fault in your wheelchair you should contact
your dealer or Technical Aids Centre. Defective wheel-
chairs should not be used.
If your chair needs reconditioning or repair, only original
parts from Etac or components with equal quality, as
specified in Cross diagrams, should be used. Etac will not
10. Service and maintenance
Remove the tension rod and wash according to the
washing instructions on the label.
The upholstery on the seat- and backrest cushions is
detachable. Wash according to instructions on the label.
Clean the frame with a nonabrasive cleaning agent with
a pH level between 5 and 9, or with a 70% disinfectant
solution. Rinse and dry.
be held responsible for damage or injury caused by use of
non-original parts.
When necessary lubricate moving parts/joints
with bicycle oil or similar.
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