User`s guide

CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE
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5. Chair Maintenance
The followi ng mai ntenance procedures should be conducted on a regular basi s:
Exami ne your Convai d product vi sually from ti me to ti me for possi ble wear and
tear. Lubri cant* should be appli ed to frame and movi ng parts to mai ntai n easy
foldi ng and adjustment.
a) Tire Air Pressure: The ai r pressure i n your ti res should be checked
WEEKLY, si nce low ai r pressure may affect brake abili ty.
b) Axles and Moving Parts: Axles and movi ng parts should be wi ped off
WEEKLY wi th a sli ghtly moi st cloth, to remove dust, di rt and mud.
Apply some lubri cant* after each cleani ng.
c) Repair or replace loose, worn, bent, missing or damaged parts
before using the chair!
• When transferri ng user to or from
chai r, apply foot wheel locks.
• Mai ntai n control of the chai r at all
times whi le goi ng up/down ramp.
Avoi d steep slopes, particularly wi th a
heavy occupant. If i n doubt, do not
attempt a descent unless a thi rd party
i s present to help mai ntai n control of
chai r.
• When goi ng down a curb, approach the curb
backwards. Lower the rear wheels down the curb
and conti nue backwards, taki ng the wei ght off the
front wheels so they can be gently lowered.