Trouble Shooting; Disposal / Recycling Of Materials - Sunrise Medical Xenon SA Directions For Use Manual

10.0 trouble shooting

wheelchair pulls to one side
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings,
axle)
• Check the castor angle
• Check to make sure both casters are making proper
contact with the ground
casters begin to wobble
• Check the castor angle
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure;
tighten if necessary (see the section on torque)
• Check to make sure both casters are making proper
contact with the ground
wheelchair / cross-tube assembly does not snap into
position in the seat saddle
• Chair is still new, i.e., the seat or
backrest upholstery is still very stiff. This will improve
with time
wheelchair is difficult to fold up
• Adjustable backrest upholstery is too stiff. Loosen
it accordingly.
wheelchair squeaks and rattles
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure;
tighten if necessary (see the section on torque)
• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots where
movable parts come in contact with one another
wheelchair begins to wobble
• Check angle at which castors are set
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differently

11.0 Disposal / recycling of materials

note: If the wheelchair has been made available to you
as part of a charity or medical loans scheme, then it may
not belong to you. If it is no longer required, then follow
the instructions to return it as given by the organisation
that made the wheelchair available to you.
In the following section, there is a description of the
materials used on the wheelchair, in view of the disposal
or recycling of the wheelchair and its packaging.
There may also be special local regulations in force with
regard to disposal or recycling, these must be taken into
account when disposing of your wheelchair. (This can
include the cleaning or decontamination of the wheelchair
prior to disposal).
aluminium: Castor forks, wheels, sideguards for the
chassis, armrest frame, footrest, push handles
steel: Fixing points, quick-release axle
plastic: Handles, tube stoppers, castors, footplates,
armpads and 12" wheel/tyre
packaging: Plastic bags made of soft polyethylene,
cardboard
upholstery: Woven polyester with PVC coatings and
expanded combustion modified foam.
Disposal or recycling should be done through a licensed
agent or authorised place of disposal. Alternatively your
wheelchair may be returned to your dealer for disposal.
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