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10 Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
The correct function of the mobility base with seating shell should be checked before every use. The checks The checksThe checks
listed in the following table must be carried out by the user at the indicated intervals. Failure to carry out these
simple checks may lead to problems arising that could invalidate the warranty.
Check before each use weekly monthly before each use weekly monthlybefore each use weekly monthly weekly monthlyweekly monthly monthlymonthly
Function test of the brake/wheel lock X X
Secure lock of the seating system X X
Firm seat of all wheels X X
Firm seat of the push handles / pushbar and
firm seat of the rubber grip covers on the push handles X X
Contamination on bearings X X
Air pressure (printed on the sidewall of the tire) X X
Examination of screw connections X X
Visual examination of wearing parts (e.g. tires, bearings) X X
Check spoke tension if 22" or 24" wheels are used X X
Should any defects become apparent, please contact your authorized dealer. We also recommend that you have We also recommend that you haveWe also recommend that you have
your mobility base with seating shell serviced every twelve months by your authorized dealer.
Figure 37a Figure 37b Figure 38
Adjustable Brake Force with Rear Wheel with Wheel Lock
A reduction of the distance between the wheel lock bolt (Fig. 37b, item A) and the wheel increases the braking
force; a larger distance decreases the braking force. After loosening the screws on the guide plate (Fig. 37a, After loosening the screws on the guide plate (Fig. 37a,After loosening the screws on the guide plate (Fig. 37a,
item B) you can move the wheel lock and adjust the distance to the tire. The wheel lock should be mounted so The wheel lock should be mounted soThe wheel lock should be mounted so
that when the wheel lock is not activated, the distance between the tire and wheel lock bolt is 10 mm maximum
(when using polyurethane tires) or 5 mm maximum (when using pneumatic tires). After finishing the adjustment, After finishing the adjustment,After finishing the adjustment,
fix the wheel lock by tightening the screws on the guide plate (Fig. 37a, item B).
Adjustable Brake Force with Rear Wheel with Drum Brake
Brake force can be adjusted using the adjustment screw (Fig. 38, item A) to achieve the optimum braking effect.
By unscrewing the screw the brake force will be increased, to decrease it tighten the screw. With the wheel With the wheel
rotating freely you should loosen the adjustment screw until you hear the noise of the wheel being braked. Next, the adjustment screw until you hear the noise of the wheel being braked. Next, Next,Next,
screw in the adjustment screw until the friction noise disappears. The wheel should run freely. After finishing the The wheel should run freely. After finishing theThe wheel should run freely. After finishing the After finishing theAfter finishing the
adjustment, fix the adjustment screw by tightening the counter nut (Fig. 38, item B).
Be sure the brake force (wheel lock / drum brake) of both rear wheels is adjusted equally. Make sure that
the force of the drum brake as parking brake will be sufcient only when the hand brake lever is set to the
second or third ratchet position!
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