Maintenance
Cleaning | Electrical connections |
The wheelchair should be wiped over once per week with a slightly damp, not wet, cloth and any fluff or dust that has accumulated around the motors should be blown or dusted away.
Tyre pressures
If pneumatic tyres are fitted to your wheelchair it is important to regularly check the air pressure and for signs of wear.
The correct pressures are between the minimum of 137 kiloPascals
(20 psi, 1.37bar) and the maximum
241 kiloPascals (35 psi, 2.41bar) for rear wheels, and 102 kiloPascals (15psi, 1.02 bar).
The pressure will need to vary, depending on the weight of the user. IT IS IMPORTANT that front wheels are inflated to the same pressure as a pair, and likewise the rear. The inflator pump provides the safest method of inflating your wheelchair tyres and the pressure can be checked with a standard motor vehicle pressure gauge.
Do not inflate beyond the maximum tyre pressure.
PLEASE NOTE - NEVER
INFLATE THE TYRES
USING A GARAGE
FORECOURT AIRLINE,
ALWAYS USE THE
PUMP PROVIDED.
When inspecting electrical connections, pay attention to the battery connections, the connection of batteries to power loom and plug in sockets for the joystick, control box and lights and indicators.
Tyre wear
When inspecting the tyres for signs of wear, look for significant scuff marks, cuts and a diminished tyre tread. Tyres will need to be changed when the tread cannot be seen over the complete surface of the tyre.
Upholstery/seating
Tears, dents, wearing or slackening of upholstery particularly near to metal could result in poor posture or lower levels of comfort and pressure relief.
Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents
The annual full service must be performed by an approved Sunrise Medical Service Agent. For a list of approved service agents in your area please contact Sunrise Medical on this telephone number:
01384 44 66 88
Storage
When storing your powerchair for long periods of time (in excess of one week), first fully charge, and then disconnect the batteries, to minimise battery discharge.
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