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A. INTRODUCTION
1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful
life of your chair.
2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts
and make your chair easier to use.
3. Repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts before using
this chair.
4. To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair
work done by your authorized supplier.
WARNING
If you fail to heed these warnings your chair may fail
and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per maintenance
chart.
2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the
chair before use.
3. At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check
and service of your chair made by an authorized supplier.
B. MAINTENANCE CHART
Check...
Tire inflation level
Wheel locks
All fasteners for wear and tightness
Armrests
Axle and axle sleeves
Quick-release axles
Wheels, tires and spokes
Casters
Anti-tip tubes
Frame and crossbrace
Upholstery
Service by Authorized Supplier
C. MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Axles & Axle Sleeves:
Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight.
Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance.
2. Tire Air Pressure:
Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE A WEEK. The wheel
locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressure shown on
tire sidewall.
D. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish
a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap at least once a month.
b. Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every three
months.
2. Axles and Moving Parts
a. Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly damp
(not wet) cloth.
b. Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or moving
parts.
NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
3. Upholstery
a. Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).
b. Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage fabric.
E. STORAGE TIPS
1. Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may
rust
or corrode.
2. Before using your chair, make sure it is in proper working order.
Inspect and service all items on the "Maintenance Chart".
3. If stored for more than three months, have your chair inspected by
an authorized supplier before use.
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