SECTION 1— MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES & STABILITY WARNING
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5. The wheels, castors and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and
should be replaced when necessary.
6. Regularly check for loose spokes in the rear wheels. If loose, have them adjusted.
7. Periodically check handrims to ensure they are secured to the rear wheels. Refer to
Replacing Handrims paragraph, in section 5.
8. Periodically check castor wheel bearings to make sure they are clean and free from
moisture. Use a Teflon
®
lubricant if necessary.
9. Check upholstery for sagging, rips or tears.
10. Clean upholstery with mild soap and water.
Stability Warning
The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system/upholstery, size/position of the
rear wheels, size/position of the front castors, seating options (e.g. headrest, back bag,…)
as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair.
Any change to one or any combination of the nine may cause the wheelchair to
increase/decrease in stability.
Seat-to-floor heights have specific positions depending on rear wheel size, rear wheel
position, front caster size/position and seat-to-floor angle.
CASTOR SIZE
CASTOR POSITION
