Invacare Variance Plus manual Propelling the wheelchair, Checking the general condition

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
to the right	to the left	slowly		clicking
						Check that the pneumatic
						pressure is correct and
						even
						Check that the bolts
						are tight
						Check that the angle ot
						the front forks is correct
						Check that the castors are
						both in contact with
						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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