Owner`s manual

36 Quickie SALSA
ENGLISH
12 Maintenance and Cleaning
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 maintenance and 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, 1.37 bar) and the maximum 241 kiloPascals
(35 psi, 2.41 bar) for rear and front wheels (see side of tyre).
The pressure will need to vary, depending on the weight of the
user.
IT IS IMPORTANT that wheels on a common axle 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 allowed tyre pressure.
12.2 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.
12.3 Drive wheel tyre repair
• Remove the plastic hub cap by
levering it off (Fig. 118).
• Toremovethewheel,usea6mm
hex key on the 4-button head studs.
The button head studs protrude
through to the back of the wheel.
Undo the corresponding nyloc nuts
using a 13mm spanner (Fig. 119).
• Removethewheel.Notethatwhen
replacing the wheel use new nyloc
nuts (if fitted).
• Thereare5rimstudsthatmustbe
loosened/tightened in the number
order shown. Use a 6mm Allen key
to release the studs. (Fig. 120)
• Lifttheinnerrimoffthetyrewall
(Fig. 121).
• Lift thetyreand tube offtheouter
rim. Gently get hold of the inner
tube just behind the valve.
• Carefully feed the tube out of the
tyre.
To refit
• Placethetubeinsidethetyre&rest
it on the outer rim with the valve
stem aligned with the cut out in the rim. Face the valve stem
outward.
• Placetheinnerrimoverthetyre,tube&outerrim.Alignthe
cut out to fit over the valve stem & match it up to the cut out
in the outer rim. Make sure the stud mounts are in line on
both rims.
• Tightenthestudsinthesequenceshownearliertakingcare
not to pinch the tube.
• Slowlyinflatetothepressuremarkedonthetyre.Refitthe
wheel back onto the motor shaft and fix it safely with the
4-bolts to a torque of 47Nm.
In case a solid tyre is used the wheel needs to be replaced as a
complete assembly.
12.4 Removing the castor wheel
• Note which one of the two holes is used to mount the
castor wheel. Ensure that both castors use the same mount
position.
• Depending on the castor wheel type use two 5 mm hex
keys or two 13 mm spanners to undo the axle bolt.
• Removethenylocnutincaseofthehexbolttype.Always
use a new nyloc nut when refitting.
• Thereisanenclosedspacerbetweenthewheelbearings.
When refitting do not try to force the bolt through. Gently
move the wheel back and forth until the bolt slips through.
• Withdrawtheaxlebolt.Removethecastorwheel.
The SALSA tyre can be removed and repaired/exchanged by
following the rim split procedure for the drive wheel.
12.5 Cleaning your wheelchair
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.
Make sure that you dry all parts of your wheelchair if it becomes
wet or damp after cleaning or if it is used in a wet or damp
atmosphere.
It is important that should the wheelchair be used by more than
one person it is cleaned thoroughly to ensure there is no cross
infection.
12.6 Inspection of the 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.
12.7 Cleaning seating
Cleaning instructions for Rehab and Perfect Fit seating
You can wash all parts of the covers with a gentle-wash detergent
at 40°C. You can spin-dry the covers, but do not dry them in a
dryer. You can remove all parts of the covers independently of
each other and wash them separately. Take out the foam inlays
prior to washing and close the Velcro fasteners!
Where upholstery cannot be removed, clean regularly to
prevent build up or soiling. Clean with a damp soapy cloth
however disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by
their manufacturer. Ensure surfaces are rinsed well with clean
water and dried thoroughly.
General cleaning
All parts/ accessories such as swing away trays should be
cleaned with a damp cloth.
All lateral supports, headrest, armrests, side- guards, calf pads,
lap belts and kneepads should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
WARNING - Do not use a hose or a pressure washer to
clean your chair
Cleaning instructions for Comfort seating
Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling. Clean with a
damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water. Dry the
surface thoroughly. A soft brush with soapy water may be used
to remove stubborn dirt. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed and
dried.
Some chemical colourings, e.g. ball point pen, food colourings
or clothes dyes should be removed immediately to prevent long
term staining.
Do not use solvents, bleaches, abrasives, synthetic detergents,
wax polishes or aerosols. Disinfectants may be used in dilution
as specified by their manufacturer. Ensure surfaces are then
rinsed with clean water and dried thoroughly.
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