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Issue 4 36
Maintenance
Cleaning
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.
Electrical connections
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.
PLEASE NOTE - NEVER
INFLATE THE TYRES
USING A GARAGE
FORECOURT AIRLINE,
ALWAYS USE THE
PUMP PROVIDED.