System information

46 HULA
Rev.1.0
11.6 Securing the wheelchair into the vehicle
(Fig. 11.7-11.10)
WARNING!
All Hula wheelchairs require a four-point tie down system
for transportation as shown in the photographs.
On the left rear side:
Use one of the rear tie down restraints, attach it as
close as possible on the left rear mounting bracket to an
angle of 45°, and tighten securely in accordance with the
restraint manufacturers’ instructions.
On the right rear side:
Repeat with the remaining strap and attach to the right
rear mounting bracket.
At the front:
Attach one front strap to each front tie down point
obtaining an angle as close to 45° as possible.
WARNINGS!
If fitted all electric seating options must be returned to •
the home position. The seat lift must be fully down.
Always make sure that the wheelchair freewheel •
levers are in the DRIVE position and are not left in
freewheel.
12.0 Maintenance and Cleaning
CAUTION!
It is important that you follow the following cleaning and
maintenance schedule in order to keep your wheelchair in
tip top condition.
12.1 Tyre wear
WARNING!
Only solid tyres are fitted and these need to be •
checked before use.
Bald or damaged tyres can cause reduced traction, •
these problems can lead to loss of control of the
wheelchair.
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 damage is •
evident or if the tread cannot be seen over the
complete surface of the tyre.
12.2 Drive wheel replacement
WARNING!
Wheel removal and refitting is a safety critical task, please
contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer should
replacements be required.
To remove the Drive Wheel
Ensure that the wheelchair brake release levers are in •
the DRIVE position.
With the drive wheels still on the ground, use a •
17.0mm socket wrench to partially loosen the centre
nut, (Fig.12.1).
Lift the wheel off the ground & secure the wheelchair •
with blocks or stands, (Fig.12.2).
Remove the loosened centre nut, (Fig12.3).•
Lift the drive wheel off the axle, (Fig.12.4).•
Remove the Shaft Key and keep it in a safe place, •
(Fig.12.5).
To refit
Slide the wheel onto the drive shaft.•
Align the square cut out on the drive shaft with the •
square cut out in the wheel hub, (Fig.12.6).
Carefully slide the shaft key back into the square cut •
out, (Fig.12.7).
Partially tighten the centre nut to hold the wheel in •
place.
Remove the blocks and carefully lower the wheelchair •
on to the ground.
Tighten the centre nut fully up to a torque of 25Nm.•