Maintenance & Fault-Finding Chart - Etac Transit Manual

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Castors: Clean castor wheel axles as required.
Chassis: Clean the chassis with non-abrasive detergent, pH value
5-9 or with 70 % disinfectant solution. Rinse and dry.
Upholstery: Wash, see labels on each item.
In the event of problems, contact your dealer or Technical Aids
Centre.
The wheelchair is pulling
diagonally
The wheelchair feels "heavy" to
propel
The wheelchair feels "heavy" to
turn
Brakes not effective
The castor wheels "wobble"
The wheelchair is hard to fold/
unfold
The wheelchair feels "awkward"
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User manual
Maintenance
Fault-finding chart
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Pump up the tyres (pneumatic tyres)
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Check and adjust the height and angle of the front fork attachments
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The user's weight is not evenly distributed in the wheelchair
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Pump up the tyres (pneumatic tyres)
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Rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted
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Clean the castor axles from hair and dirt
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Pump up the tyres (pneumatic tyres)
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Check that the front fork attachments are not too tight
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Check and adjust the angle of the front fork attachments
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Clean the castor axles from dirt
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Adjust the wire length
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The front forks are not tight enough
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Check and adjust the height and angle of the front fork attachments
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The upholstery is too tight
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Clean and lubricate the cross-brace under the seat
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Pump up the tyres (pneumatic tyres)
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Check that screws, nuts and bolts are properly tightened
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If necessary, lubricate moving parts/joints with cycle oil
or similar.