Cleaning; Wheels; Batteries - Permobil Chairman Basic Owner's Manual

Chairman Basic Owner's Manual Maintance

Cleaning

Clean the wheelchair often. It is especially important to clean it after it has been
used outside. Use a damp rag with a mild soap solution to wipe off dirt and dust.
Among other things, you should remove the plastic cover and clean it thorough-
ly as well as wiping the back of the cover with a damp rag.
NB! Do not use a hose to wash the wheelchair with water. The electronics can
be damaged.
Tires
Do not use your power wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure. Check
regularly that the air pressure in the tires is correct. Do not over-inflate the tires.

Batteries

Storage
Please note that batteries discharge of their own accord and that a discharged
battery may freeze and burst when it is cold. If the wheelchair is to be stored and
not used for a long period of time, the batteries must always be charged once
per month to avoid damaging them.
NB! The temperature in the storage room should not be less than 38°F.
If your wheelchair is equipped with acid batteries, the level of acid should be
checked regularly.
If your wheelchair is equipped with gel batteries, there is no need to check the
liquid level.
The durability of the batteries depends entirely on regular charging.
Figure 30. Using battery strap
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