Sunrise Medical Ruby 11, Garnet To Repair or Replace a Tire, Motor Brushes, Ordering Parts, Check

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E. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE

Residual air pressure in tires can cause severe injury. Make sure you release all air in tire before attempting to service or repair tires.

8" Drive Wheels:

a.Elevate and securely support chair/scooter so that wheel is off the ground.

b.Remove lock nut.

c.Remove washer.

d.Remove wheel from chair/scooter.

e.Remove all bolts holding two halves of rim together (not applicable on solid alu- minum rim), and remove tire and solid insert.

f.Repair or replace inner tube (replace rim strip if necessary).

Use a torque setting of 420 in.-lbs. to re-tighten bolts.

F. MOTOR BRUSHES

Check the motor brushes every four (4) months for wear. The brushes should be clean and shiny. Replace worn or blackened brushes.

G. ORDERING PARTS

When you order parts, provide the following:

1.Model of chair/scooter

2.Serial number of chair/scooter

3.Left hand or right hand control

4.Part number, description and quantity of parts you need.

5.State reason for replacement.

H. MAINTENANCE CHART

You should check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals. If any of the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, immediately have them checked and/or repaired by your authorized Sunrise supplier. Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance and extend wheelchair/scooter life, and help prevent injuries.

CHECK...

Charge batteries

Check tires for proper inflation level

Check plugs and connectors for proper connections

Check all moving parts for wear

Inspect all nuts, bolts and fasteners for looseness or wear

Inspect upholstery for wear

Remove and inspect motor brushes

Service by authorized supplier

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