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8.2
Inspection of components
As a daily check, we recommend the following operations:
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Check the tyre pressure
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Check the quick release axles
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Check the folding system
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Check the footplate
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Check the parking brakes
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General check of all screws
8.3 Storage
If the wheelchair is not used for a medium-long period (over 4 months), it is advisable to store it
clean in a dry and covered place and inside a box (preferably that of the original packaging).
At the time of re-use, it is necessary to carry out a general check of the wheelchair following the
same points of paragraph 8.2.
Before the patient can use the wheelchair, carry out driving tests of the wheelchair to check that
there are no anomalies.
In case of malfunctions, anomalies or broken parts, consult an authorized dealer for the necessary
repair.
8.4 Disposal/recycling of materials
When the wheelchair is to be disposed of (end of life of the product), it is necessary to consider any
local regulations in force for waste disposal or recycling.
This includes cleaning or disinfecting the wheelchair before disposal.
Below, a description of the materials used.
• Aluminum: frame, forks, wheels, backrest tubes, footplate tubes.
• Titanium: frame, backrest tubes
• Steel: bolts and nuts, quick release axle
• Plastic: footplates, side guards
• Rubber/PU: grips, tyres, wheels
• Carbon fiber: frame, side guards, footplates
• Upholstery: textile with expanded foam
• Packaging: plastic bags made of soft polyethylene, cardboard
Contact your authorized disposal center for disposal or recycling. Alternatively, the wheelchair can
be returned to the retailer for disposal.
8.5
Trouble shooting guide
With constant and prolonged use of the wheelchair, or after the adjustment of any part, you may
encounter a number of "defects" which can easily be eliminated by qualified personnel, or, in some
case, indicated with the symbol ◙, even by the user or by his/her attendant.
We recommend that you always have your wheelchair adjusted by qualified personnel.
Cause of the problem
The front fork are not perpendicular to the
ground.
The front wheels have not the same height.
The tyres pressure is not correct
The spokes are broken or loosen.
The front wheels bearings are dirty or
damaged.
The rear wheels are adjusted to get a too
active setting.
The wheelchair is too inclined
The tyre pressure is not correct
Bad adjustment of brake position
The tyre pressure is not correct
Tyres are worn out
The backrest bands are too tightened.
Solution
Check front wheel angle
Check front wheels height
Inflate the tyres at the same pressure ◙
Change the damaged spokes or tighten the
loosened one.
Clean the bearings ◙
Change the bearings
Adjust the rear wheels in a more backward
position
Increase the rear height or decrease the front
height.
Check the pressure of tyres. ◙
Check brake adjustment
Check the pressure of tyres. ◙
Change tyres. ◙
Slacken the backrest bands. ◙
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