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E N G L I S H
X I . M A I N T E N A N C E
XI. MAINTENANCE
A. INTRODUCTION
1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend
the useful life
of your chair.
2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or
worn parts and make your chair easier to use.
3. Repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts
before using this chair
.
4. To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and
repair work done by your authorized supplier.
WARNING
If you fail to heed these warnings your chair may fail
and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart.
2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the
chair
before use.
3. At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check
and service of your chair made by an authorized supplier.
B. MAINTENANCE CHART
C. MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Axles & Axle Sleeves
Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they
are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the camber tube and will affect
performance.
2. Tire Air Pressure
Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE A WEEK. The
wheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air
pressure shown on tire sidewall.
3. Wheel Locks
Inspect the wheel locks and their frame attachment brackets week-
ly, ensuring that all fasteners are tight and the wheel lock arms
embed in tires at least 1/8 inch when locked.
4. Armrests
Inspect the armrest attachment brackets and the armrest at least
every 6 months ensuring that all fasteners are tight and no parts
have moved from their preset position.
5. Camber Tubes and Camber Plugs
Inspect the camber tubes and plugs every 6 months ensuring that
all fasteners are tight and no parts have moved from their preset
position.
6. Wheelchair Frame
Inspect the wheelchair frame for cracks, dings and dents every 6
months, more frequently if used more aggressively.
7. Upholstery
Inspect the upholstery fabric for wear and tear every 3 months.
Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying or thin
spots, or stretching of fabrics at rivet holes.
8. Backrest Tension Adjustable
Sunrise Medical recommends that all components be checked for
wear every month. Loose fasteners should be retightened accord-
ing to installation instructions. Any worn material that no longer
meets its intended use should also be replaced.
D. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish
a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap at least once a
month.
b. Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every
three months.
2. Axles and Moving Parts
a. Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly
damp (not wet) cloth.
b. Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust, or dirt on axles or
moving parts.
NOTE–
You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
3. Upholstery
a. Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).
b. Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage
fabric.
Tire inflation level
Wheel locks
All fasteners for wear and tightness
Armrests
Footrests
Camber tube and camber plugs
Quick-release axles
Wheels, tires and spokes
Rear Suspension
Caster angle adjustment
Casters
Anti-tip tubes
Frame
Upholstery
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