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Maintenance and service history
PLEASE NOTE - NEVER
INFLATE TYRES USING
GARAGE FORECOURT
AIRLINE, ALWAYS USE
THE PUMP PROVIDED
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
It is important to regularly check the
pneumatic tyres for signs of wear and air
pressure.
The correct pressures are between the
minimum of 122 kiloPascals, (18 psi,
1.22 bar) and maximum 172 kiloPascals
(25 psi, 1.72 bar) for front wheels, and
the minimum of 102 kiloPascals (15 psi,
1.02 bar) and the maximum 150
kiloPascals (22 psi,1.5 bar) for rear
wheels.
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.
WARNING
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.