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Check the rim bed and the inside wall of the tyre for foreign matter and clean these properly
if necessary. Check the condition of the rim bed, especially around the position of the air
valve.
Please use only genuine original replacement parts. We do not accept any liability for
damage caused by non-genuine parts. Kindly contact your specialist dealer.
Place the rim belt in position over the air valve before inserting it into the rim.
Then the rim belt can be pulled over easily. Check that all spoke heads are
covered (a rim belt is not required in the case of a plastic rim).
Push the tyre over the edge of the rim, starting behind the air valve. Inflate the
tube slightly until it is round, and place it inside the tyre.
If the tube fits snugly inside the tyre without any folds (in the case of folds: let
out some air), then the upper side of the tyre can be pressed lightly onto the rim
with both hands, starting at the air valve.
Check all around on both sides that the tube is not pinched between the rim and the edge of
the tyre. Lightly push the air valve inwards and pull it out again to make sure that the tyre is
positioned properly in the region of the air valve.
To ensure that the wheel inflated correctly, admit only so much air initially that the tyre can
still be easily pushed inwards by using your thumbs. If the check-lines are equidistant from
the edge of the rim on both sides of the tyre, then the tyre is centered properly. If not - let out
the air and position the tyre afresh.
Now the tyre can be inflated to its full operating pressure (note the maximum!!) and the valve
cap should be replaced.
4
Maintenance
Lifetime of the wheelchair is influenced by its use, storage, regular maintenance, servicing
and cleaning.
4.1
Regular Maintenance
The maintenance activities to ensure a good condition for your Vermeiren wheelchair are
described below:
•
Before every ride
Check the tyres and make them clean. If necessary change the tire.
Check screw fastenings, levers and adjustment connections are secured.
Check the brakes and adjusted if necessary. If the parking brakes not function
properly, consult your specialist dealer.
Check the wheelchair (cleanliness, cracks, damage on structural parts ... .)
and make it clean. If necessary change the coating.
Check the correct position of the safety belts and the function of the locks.
•
Every 8 weeks: inspected and lubricating or adjusting from
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