Quickie Helium Directions For Use Manual

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17ENGLISH6.0 Tyres and MountingSolid rubber tyres are standard.With pneumatic tyres always make sure that the tyres have thecorrect air pressure, as otherwise the performance of thewheelchair may be affected. If the tyre pressure is too low, rollingresistance will increase, requiring more effort to move the chairforward. Low tyre pressure also has a negative impact onmanoeuvrability. If the tyre pressure is too high, the tyre couldburst. The correct pressure for a given tyre is printed on thesurface of the tyre itself.Tyres are mounted the same way as an ordinary bicycle tyre.before installing a new inner tube, you should always make surethat the base of the rim and the interior of the tyre are free offoreign objects. Check the pressure after mounting or repairing atyre. It is critical to your safety and to the wheelchair’sperformance that regulation air pressure be maintained and thattyres be in good condition.7.0 Maintenance and care• Check the tyre pressure every 4 weeks. Check all tyres forwear and damage.• Check the brakes approximately every 4 weeks to make surethat they are working properly and are easy to use.• Change tyres as you would an ordinary bicycle tyre.• All of the joints that are critical to using your wheelchair safelyare self-locking nuts. Please check every three months to makesure that all bolts are secure (see the section on torque). Safetynuts should only be used once and should be replaced after use.• Please use only mild household cleansers when yourwheelchair is dirty. use only soap and water when cleaning theseat upholstery.• If your wheelchair should ever get wet, please dry it afterwards.• A small amount of sewing-machine oil should be applied toquick-release axles approximately every 8 weeks. Depending onthe frequency and type of use, we recommend taking yourwheelchair to your authorised dealer every 6 months to have itinspected by trained personnel.CAUTION !Sand and sea water (or salt in the winter) can damage thebearings of the front and rear wheels. Clean the wheelchairthoroughly after exposure.The following parts can be removed and sent back to themanufacturer/dealer for repair:• Rear wheels• Armrest• Footrest holder• Anti-Tip tubesThese components are available as spare parts. For furtherinformation, please see the spare parts catalogue.Hygiene measures when being re-used:Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefullyprepared. All surfaces which come into contact with the usermust be treated with a disinfection spray.To do this, you must use a disinfectant from the DGHm list, e.g.Antifect Liquid (Schülke & Mayr) for rapid alcohol-baseddisinfection for medical products and medical devices, whichmust be disinfected quickly.Please take into account the manufacturer's instructions for thedisinfectant you are using.In general, a complete disinfection cannot be guaranteed onseams. We therefore recommend that you dispose of seat andback slings to avoid microbacterial contamination with activeagents according to § 6 infection protection law.8.0 Disposal / Recycling of materialsIf the wheelchair has been made available to you free of charge,then it does not belong to you. If it is no longer required, thenfollow the instructions to return it as given by the organisationthat made the wheelchair available to you.In the following section, there is a description of the materialsused on the wheelchair, in view of the disposal or recycling ofthe wheelchair and its packaging.Particular regulations with regard to disposal or recycling may bein force locally and these must be taken into account whenperforming disposal. (This can include the cleaning ordecontamination of the wheelchair prior to disposal).Aluminium: Castor forks, wheels, sideguards for the chassis,armrest frame, footrest, push handlesSteel: Fixing points, quick-release axlePlastic: Handles, tube stoppers, castors, footplates, armpadsand 12” wheel/tyrePackaging: Plastic bags made of soft polyethylene, cardboardUpholstery: Woven polyester with PVC coatings and expandedcombustion modified foam.Disposal or recycling should be carried out by a disposalcompany or at a public disposal point. You can also return yourwheelchair to your dealer for disposal.9.0 Trouble-shootingWheelchair pulls to one side• Check tyre pressure• Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle)• Check the castor angle• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contactwith the groundCastors begin to wobble• Check the castor angle• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary(see the section on torque)• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contactwith the groundWheelchair / Cross-tube assembly does not snap intoposition in the seat saddle• Chair is still new, i.e., the seat or backrest upholstery is stillvery stiff. This will improve with time.Wheelchair is difficult to fold up• Adjustable backrest upholstery is too stiff. Loosen itaccordingly.Wheelchair squeaks and rattles• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary(see the section on torque)• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots where movable partscome into contact with one anotherWheelchair begins to wobble• Check angle at which castors are set• Check tyre pressure• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differently