Options - Transit Wheels; Tyres And Mounting; Trouble Shooting; Disposal / Recycling Of Materials - Quickie Life Manual De Usuario

Options - Transit wheels

Transit wheels
Travel wheels should be used wherever
your wheelchair would be too wide if the
rear wheels were used. After the rear
wheels have been removed with the aid of
the quick-release axles, the transit wheels
can immediately be used to continue rid-
ing. The transit wheels are mounted so that
they are approx. 3 cm above the ground
when not in use. They are thus out of the
way when riding, transporting, or when tip-
ping to pass over obstacles.
CAUTION!
Without rear wheels, your wheelchair
has no wheel locks.
Security checking and maintenance
As the user, you are the first person to notice any possible defects. We
therefore recommend that before each use, you check the items in the
following list:
- correct tyre pressure
- that the brakes work correctly
- that all removable parts are secure (e.g. armrest, footrest,
quick-release axle...)
- no visible damage e.g. on the frame, backrest, seat sling and
back sling, wheels, footplate....)
If there is any damage or malfunction, please contact your authorised
dealer.

Tyres and Mounting

Tyres and Mounting
Always make sure that you maintain the correct tyre pressure (min.
3.5 bar) as this can have an effect on wheelchair performance. If
the tyre pressure is too low, rolling resistance will increase, requiring
more effort to move the chair forward. Low tyre pressure also has a
negative impact on manoeuvrability. If the tyre pressure is too high,
the tyre could burst.
The correct tyre pressure for a given tyre is printed on the sur-
face of the tyre (min. 3.5 bar).
Tyres can be mounted the same way as an ordinary bicycle tyre.
Before installing a new inner tube, you should always make sure
that the base of the rim and interior of the tyre are free of foreign
objects.
Check the pressure after mounting or repairing a tyre. It is
critical to your safety and to the wheelchair's performance that
regulation air pressure be maintained and that tyres are in good
condition.
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Maintenance
Fig. 33
• Check the tyre pressure every 4 weeks. Check all tyres for wear
• Check the brakes approximately every 4 weeks to make sure that
• Change tyres as you would an ordinary bicycle tyre.
• All of the joints that are critical to using your wheelchair safely are
• Please use only mild household cleansers when your wheelchair is
• If your wheelchair should ever get wet, please dry it afterwards.
• A small amount of sewing-machine oil should be applied to quick-
Fig. 34
CAUTION:
Sand and sea water (or salt in the winter) can damage the bear-
ings of the front and rear wheels. Clean the wheelchair thor-
oughly after exposure.
The following parts can be removed and sent back to the manufac-
turer/dealer for repair:
• Rear wheels:
• Armrest
• Footrest holder
• Anti-Tip Tubes
These components are available as spare parts. For further informa-
tion, please see the spare parts catalogue. Hygiene measures
when being re-used:
Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefully pre-
pared. All surfaces which come into contact with the user must
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-based disin-
fection for medical products and medical devices, which must
be disinfected quickly.
Please take into account the manufacturer's instructions for the
disinfectant you are using.
In general, a complete disinfection cannot be guaranteed on
seams. We therefore recommend that you dispose of seat and
back slings to avoid microbacterial contamination with active
agents according to § 6 infection protection law.
Wheelchair pulls to one side
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle)
• Check angle of castors
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact with
the ground
Castors begin to wobble
• Check angle of castors
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary (see
the page on torque)
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact with
the ground
Wheelchair does not fit in the support
• The chair is still new, or the seat or back slings are still stiff, this will
ease through frequent use
Wheelchair is difficult to fold up
• Adjustable backrest sling is too stiff, loosen slightly.
Wheelchair squeaks and rattles
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure;
• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots where movable parts

Maintenance and care

and damage.
they are working properly and are easy to use.
self-locking nuts. Please check every three months to make sure
that all bolts are secure (see the section on torque). Safety nuts
should only be used once and should be replaced after use.
dirty. Use only soap and water when cleaning the seat sling.
release axles approximately every 8 weeks. Depending on the
frequency and type of use, we recommend taking your wheelchair
to your authorised dealer every 6 months to have it maintained by
trained personnel.

Trouble Shooting

tighten if necessary (see the page on torque)