Maintain Performance; Safety Checklist; Cleaning; Storage - Ranger Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Ranger Wheelchairs Owner's Manual

Maintain Performance

To keep the chair functioning as efficiently as possible pay attention to the
following procedures and conditions for your routine:

Safety Checklist

The following items should be checked routinely to ensure optimal and safe
performance of your wheelchair. If any of these things are not as outlined
contact your dealer for service:
1. Wheelchair roles straight – does not pull right or left.
2. Inspect frame for loose or missing hardware, as well as bent or damaged
portions of the frame or cross braces.
3. Inspect the seat and back upholstery for rips or stretched mounting points.
4. Rear wheels should spin easily and with low vibrations and wobbles .
5. Front casters should spin freely and with no wobble.
6. Tires should be inflated to the pressure specified on the tire.
7. Free Wheel Levers should release the wheels entirely and when the chair is
off and hold the wheels securely when the chair is turned off while in gear.

Cleaning

1. Clean the frame with mild soap every season, or after any exposure to
muddy or oily surfaces.
2. Clean the areas around the axles and moving parts with a slightly damp
cloth.
3. Hand wash removable seating elements and hang to dray. Wipe the seat
upholstery with a damp cloth and a mild disinfectant cleaner.

Storage

1. Store the wheelchair in a clean, dry area preferably indoors.
2. Inspect the wheelchair fully if stored for longer than two weeks and have the
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