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General Service and maintenance routines
The detailed information provided in the accompanying text contains practical advice for use by
Technicians in Wheelchair Servicing Departments.
This should be followed when carrying out routine checks and replacement of damaged component
parts.
Particular advice given covers enhancements which will extend the service life of
wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Service Record
The Wheelchair Service Checklist, detailed within the User Guide, provides an outline schedule of
the areas on the wheelchair which require routine checks and attention. Required frequency of
checks should be determined by assessment as described previously. Records of service work
should be kept at the wheelchair service dept.
It is also recommended that the Wheelchair Service Record documentation is retained by the user
who should take responsibility for ensuring that the wheelchair is available for service at the
recommended interval.
Service interval review, attendant and occupant controlled
Most carers will be able to adapt to the correct use of an attendant controlled wheelchair, but
occupant controlled models may require careful evaluation of user needs and abilities. If there is a
doubt about this, we recommend a review period of three months from initial issue. At this stage,
and prior to establishing the regular service interval, the wheelchair may be examined, and the
user given the benefit of direct expert advice and training which could improve long term reliability
and safety.
Many standard service routines are applicable to all of R Healthcare wheelchair models, both
Attendant and Occupant Controlled, and are detailed in this manual.
Moving parts or mechanisms
Typically, for moving pivots and mechanisms which require adjustment of a self locking nut to
achieve operating clearance, the nut are to be tightened up and then backed off quarter a turn.
This creates a joint clearance of 0.10mm.
Wheelchairs make frequent use of fasteners, e.g. 8mm and 6mm nyloc nuts. This type of fastener
in particular should not be used again after a chair has been stripped down. It is recommended
that all approved repair contractors maintain adequate replacement supplies of new nuts and
fixings.
Our recommendation is that these are obtained from proprietary local fastener suppliers, in the
local area concerned, who can maintain deliveries as demand requires.
Cleaning materials
When using proprietary cleaners, always read the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Do
not use anything which may leave a residue and cause a problem for the user afterwards.
Tools & Equipment
The following list covers tools and spanner sizes for the standard routines.
For more specific information of when and how these are applicable, see the appropriate sections
of the manual covering detailed servicing operations.
The use of regulated torque spanners is recommended to ensure that screw fixings are tightened
to the specified figure on production assembly.
R Healthcare Technical Information Manual - Dash
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March 2007 Revision B
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