Replacement Of Worn Parts; Inspection Of Components - progeo BASIC LIGHT User Manual

Light folding wheelchair with crossbar system

User manual (36 pages)

Table of Contents

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Replacement of worn parts

With its use, any wheelchair will require, in addition to the routine maintenance, further "unscheduled" intervention due to the normal wear and tear of components. Such servicing is closely linked to the

amount of time for which it is used and how it is handled (e.g. use on uneven and rough terrain, in salty environments, etc.).

Repairing a puncture

In the event of a puncture, remove the wheel and Remove the tyre using bicycle tyre levers.

Remove the inner tube and repair it using a standard puncture repair kit and the same procedure used for repairing a normal bicycle inner tube.

If repair is not possible then you will need to replace the inner tube.

The rear wheel tyres should be replaced whenever excessive or irregular wear is noticed since this degrades the wheelchair's performance.

To re-fit an inner tube and tyre onto the wheel rim, it is necessary to partially inflate the inner tube.

Next, insert the valve into the hole on the rim and, using both hands and bicycle tyre levers, insert the inner tube into the tyre and work the edge of the tyre over the wheel rim. While re-fitting the tyre, be

careful not to pinch the inner tube and make sure the tyre is evenly distributed all around the wheel rim. Finally, inflate to the correct pressure.

In case of solid tyres, when worn out, they should be replaced with new ones.

Spare parts

For the replacement of parts due to wear and tear or breakage (or simply for the purchase of accessories) all the necessary spare parts to keep your wheelchair in perfect working order will remain readily

available.

All spare parts can be ordered through our authorised dealers.

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