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A correct tyre pressure makes the wheelchair much
more fluent and easier to move and control
To inflate the tyres always use a compressor with a
gauge.
Do not use hand pumps or other systems.
Do not exceed the pressure indicated in the pressure
table as the inner tube or the tyre may get damaged.
Pay particular attention to type of tyre fitted, as
shown in "table 1".
Table 1: Rear Wheel Tyre Pressure
TYRE
High pressure
High pressure profile
Marathon Plus
Anti puncture Mako
The anti puncture tyres does not require
type of tyre needs less maintenance and eliminates the
costs and inconvenience due to repair or replacement of
the inner tube. However, during normal use, they are less
fluent than traditional tyres
2.7 Q ui c k r e l e a s e a x l e s
After each procedure carried out on the rear wheels, ensure that
the quick release axles are well inserted (see fig.13) (see chapter
5.5 "Quick release rear wheels").
PRESSURE
7 BAR 700 kPA
7 BAR 700 kPA
10 BAR 1000 kPA
Does not require inflation
inflation. This
Fig. 13
Checking that the rear axles are correctly positioned is
one of the regular maintenance procedures that should
be carried out by the occupant
If the axles are not correctly placed and fastened
they may work loose during normal use and
could result in the wheelchair overbalancing and
possibly causing injury.
2.8 Seat tubes insertion check
After opening the wheelchair (see
"Opening/closing system"), carefully check that the seat tubes "A"
are well leant on the frame tubes (see fig.14)
Check the correct functioning
of the quick release axle
without any person sitting on
the chair.
Disengage the brakes
With one hand on the
backrest tube, lift the chair a
few centimetres on the side
where the rear wheel will be
removed.
Take hold of the wheel hub
with your fingers laced
through one or two spokes
and pull and push hard (as
indicated by the arrow) in
order to ensure that the wheel
is properly fastened
chapter 5.2 and 5.3
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