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Check castor wheel axles are tight once a month 

 

Frame 

 

Check all frame fasteners are tight once a month 

 

Check the X‐brace folding mechanism fasteners are tight once a week 

 

Check the frame paint for scratches/ damage once a month. Clean and apply paint in areas 
where paint has been removed due to damage. 

 

Footrest 

 

Check all footrest fasteners are tight once a month 

 

Check that the wheelchair can be removed and mounted on the frame correctly, using the 
footrest locking mechanism 

 

Check the heel strap for any damage 

 

Brakes 

 

Check all brake fasteners are tight once a month 

 

Check the brake adjustment once a month, readjust as needed 

 

Seat and backrest upholstery 

 

Check the seat and backrest upholstery condition at least once a month 

 

Keep the upholstery clean and dry 

 

Wash cushion cover and upholstery whenever it is unclean or if it comes in contact with urine 

 

Cushion and cushion cover 

 

Check the cushion and cover condition once a week 

 

Wash the cushion and cushion with soapy water, as needed 

 

Do not dry in direct sunlight

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for D-Xbasic

Page 1: ...MANUAL CONTENT Service provider information 2 Intended use and basic safety instructions 2 Handling your wheelchair 3 Using your wheelchair 5 Pressure relief techniques 7 Care and maintenance 7 Other...

Page 2: ...elines on the provision of Manual Wheelchairs in less resourced settings for more information The information in this user manual is not exhaustive The responsibility for the interpretation and use of...

Page 3: ...fore use replace all the parts that have been removed Note Check that the rear wheel axles are clean before inserting into the frame as dirt may get stuck on to the axles Before use check that the rea...

Page 4: ...until the footrest plastic plug is released from the frame front upright tube Removing placing the side guards Slide the side guard in and out of the side guard socket to place or remove the side guar...

Page 5: ...rienced users can propel themselves up a slope In order not to lose control of the steering and to avoid tipping backwards you should always lean forwards whilst propelling up a slope Propel the wheel...

Page 6: ...s feet rest securely on the footrests and cannot slide off Then tilt the wheelchair backwards and push it forwards against the curb Illustration 2 Lower the front part of the wheelchair onto the pavem...

Page 7: ...chair users This technique can be used independently or with assistance Leaning side to side Suitable for wheelchair users with limited strength and balance This technique can be used while the user h...

Page 8: ...and mounted on the frame correctly using the footrest locking mechanism Check the heel strap for any damage Brakes Check all brake fasteners are tight once a month Check the brake adjustment once a m...

Page 9: ...DDO2018 9 OTHER INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PROVIDER...

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