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6 MAINTENANCE OF THE WHEELCHAIR
If you have used the wheelchair in damp conditions, make sure that the wheelchair is dried properly
by putting it in a warm and dry room. Do not leave the wheelchair outside or in a cold/damp room.
Ignoring the before mentioned instructions can cause damage to the wheelchair.
If taking regular care of the wheelchair, it is secured that your wheelchair is in a good working
condition and safe. A well-maintained wheelchair is a long-term aid. Some of the maintenance can
be carried out by the user himself, but more complicated maintenance methods have to be carried
out by an authorized maintenance company. The wheelchair needs to have an annual technical
checkup in a maintenance company authorized by the supplier. Supplier is not responsible for the
mistakes that have occurred due to the wheelchair not being maintained at all or maintained
incorrectly.
DAILY CHECKS
Before riding the wheelchair, check visually its general condition. If the steering device has been
switched off, make sure that the steering lever is not bent or damaged and moves to the central
position once it is released. Check that all interfaces are in place and undamaged, also check the
condition of the cables. Make sure that the thin rubber band around the steering lever is not
damaged. This rubber band has to be handled carefully. Make sure that the steering center is
attached to the wheelchair. Do not fasten up the screws too tightly.
WEEKLY CHECKS
Testing of brakes can be carried out on an even ground where there is at least one meter of empty
space around the wheelchair. Switch the steering device on. Make sure that the light turns on or
starts flashing within a second. Push the steering lever slowly forwards until you hear that the
parking brakes are functioning. The wheelchair can start moving. Release the steering lever at once,
after which within a few seconds you can hear the sound caused by the brakes starting to function.
Repeat this test three times, also pushing the steering lever backwards, to the left and right.
Check that the lights, indicator lights and adjustment of weight distribution are functioning. If your
wheelchair's back-rest and/or foot-rest is electrically adjusted, then make sure to test out their
functionality as well.
If problems appear, the wheelchair should not be used and Maintenance Company needs to be
contacted.
CLEANING OF THE WHEELCHAIR
The wheelchair can be cleaned with a light diluted washing solution on a damp cloth. Avoid using
undiluted washing substances as they can damage the textile and plastic details. Follow the
instructions of the washing substances' suppliers for cleaning different materials. Steering center
needs to be cleaned immediately if dirt has got into it. It is forbidden to use a pressure wash or
water spray as the wheelchair's electric devices can get damaged as a result.
