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14. SERVICE CHECK LIST
Brakes
The brake should hold
Try the chair on a slope or ramp, which you may use. If necessary, have the brake readjusted.
Wheels
Check general condition, free running and clearance in hubs, wheel wobble of 3mm measured
at rim is acceptable, excessive movement is an indication of wear. Chairs fitted with puncture
free tyres in particular will require frequent checks on spoke security, and any spoke
looseness or other fault should be brought to the attention of the Approved Distributor.
Tyres
Ensure correct tyre pressure, and tread condition. Valves are Schrader (as cars); pressure is
45 psi (3 Bar or 300 Kilo Pascal's). To avoid risk of over inflation, we do not recommend use
of high pressure airlines. Badly worn tyres should be replaced.
Handrims
Check security of fixing, and damage to surface which could cause cut fingers
Moving Parts
Occasional lubrication of sliding parts and pivots. We recommend the use of a non toxic
lubricant is used e.g. Superlube Plus (from Lubrication Services) which is FDA approved for
food use, will allow easy operation.
Upholstery
The upholstery should be wiped with a damp cloth. Marks can be removed using a mild
detergent. Pressure washing is not recommended. Damage should be repaired before it
causes problems. A slight catch in the upholstery may result in a longer tear if not dealt with
when it first occurs.
Frame and
Paint work can be protected using a proprietary car wax polish. Check that all detachable
Fittings
parts latch in correctly and positively, particularly push handles, footrests, armrests and
stabilisers where appropriate. Check all injection moulded components for possible stressing
and sharp edges
Handgrips
Ensure that the Handgrips are secure. If grips are loose or damaged the wheelchair is unsafe
and the grips must be replaced. Replacement grips and method of fitting must be to R
Healthcare approved specification.
Useful addresses
15.
M.H.R.A Medicines & Healthcare
Products Regulatory Agency
Wheeled Mobility Centre
241 Bristol Avenue
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0BR
Tel 01253 596000
Fax 01253 596177
Website:
www.mrha.gov.uk
BHTA British Healthcare Trades Association
New Loom House
Suite 4.06
101 Back Church Lane
London
E1 1LU
020 7702 2141
020 7680 4048
Website:
www.bhta.com
E-mail: bhta@bhta.com
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Issue_G May 2013
the chair
on a ramp angle of
Unwin C.N.Unwin Ltd
The Horseshoe
Coat Road
Martock
Somerset
TA12 6EY
Tel 01935 827740
Fax 01935 827760
Website:
R Healthcare
Sheffield Road
Whittington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8NJ
Tel 0870 60 90 600
E-Mail: sales@R
Healthcarehealthcare.com
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