2.2 - Propelling the wheelchair
The wheels of your wheelchair are fitted with handrims.
These should be adjusted so that you can get a good grip with your hands.
Various accessories may be fitted to improve the grip ( plastic covers, studs, etc . . . ) The qualified medical or paramedical personnel will be able to advise you on the most appropriate way of propelling yourself.
Do not put any part of your body in the spaces when the chair is in motion
3 - Safety checks and maintenance
3.1 - Checking performance
As a user, you are the first to notice that your wheelchair is not operating properly. The following table shows some readily identified symptoms and gives the preliminary checks to be carried out.
wheelchair | wheelchair | wheelchair | Castors | Creaks | Play in | Checks |
drags | drags | turns or moves | wobble | and | the chair |
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to the right | to the left | slowly |
| clicking |
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| Check that the pneumatic |
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| even |
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| | | | | Check that the bolts |
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| are tight |
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| Check that the angle ot |
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| the front forks is correct |
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| Check that the castors are |
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| ground at the same time |
If the symptoms persist when the pneumatic pressure has been corrected and the nuts and screws have been tightened, consult your distributor.
The inner tubes of the wheels are the only components which should be repaired by the user. See page 20.
For maintenance of the wheelchair, please contact your dealer.
3.2 - Checking the general condition
For maintenance operations, consult your distributor who has all the necessary information.
Once a year, have your wheelchair checked by your distributor for a thorough inspection and maintenance. Regular maintenance allows defective or worn parts to be identified and improves the normal operation of your wheelchair.
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