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3. Safety inspection and maintenance
3.1. Performance control
As the user, you will be the first to notice any possible
operational defects with your wheelchair. The following table
indicates the easiest troubleshooting symptoms to identify
and the preliminary inspection that you can perform.
In the event that the symptoms persist after adjusting the
pressure in the tyres, please consult your retailer.
The inner tubes of the wheels are the only components that
you can repair yourself (see paragraph B-2.3).
If the screws and nuts are not tight enough or loose, the axle
fork angle is not perpendicular to the ground, please consult
your retailer to get a competent person to re-set them to
the correct position and tighten appropriately.
(Recommended torque minimum : M5 = 4 Nm; M6 = 7 Nm
& M8 = 17 Nm)
3.2. General inspection
Your distributor, who has the required technical expertise, is
responsible for any wheelchair repairs.
We recommend that you take the wheelchair to your
retailer at least once a year for a complete inspection.
Regular maintenance allows the identification and replace-
ment of defective and worn parts, which improves the daily
operation of your wheelchair.
Regular inspections to be performed by you or your
assistants :
a. General
Make sure that the wheelchair folds and unfolds easily.
Make sure that the wheelchair moves in a straight line. (no
resistance or deviation)
b. Manual brakes
Make sure that the manual brakes do not touch the moving
tyres.
Make sure that the manual brakes operate easily.
Make sure that the joints are not worn and do not have play.
c. Folding system
Check the folding system for worn or distorted parts.
d. Skirtguard/armrest upholstery
Make sure that all the fittings are properly tightened.
e. Armrests
Make sure that the armrests are firmly attached, but easy to
remove.
f. Armpad
Make sure that the armpads are in good condition.
The
wheelchair
swerves
to the
right
The
wheelchair
swerves
to the left
The
wheelchair
turns or
moves
slowly
The
castors
lift
Creaking
and
clinking
Play in
the
wheelchair
Inspections
Make sure that
pressure in the
pneumatic tyre is
correct (cf. § B-2.3)
Make sure that the
bolts are tight
Check the adjustment
on the fork angle
Make sure that the
2 castors come in
contact with the
ground at the same
time
