Wheelchair Propulsion; Lifting The Wheelchair; Safety Inspection And Maintenance; Performance Control - Invacare Alu Lite Manuel D'utilisation

2.2. Wheelchair propulsion

Wheelchair propulsion is provided by attendant only.

2.3. Lifting the wheelchair

First fold the chair (see paragraph 2.1.2), always lift the
wheelchair by gripping the frame at the points (A) shown
in the figure 16.
Warning :
Never lift the wheelchair by removable parts (footrests).
Ensure the backrest posts are securely locked in place.
A
16

3. Safety inspection and maintenance

3.1. Performance control

As the user, you will be the first to notice any possible
operational defects with your wheelchair. The following
table indicates the easiest troubleshooting symptoms to
identify and the preliminary inspection that you can perform.
In the event that the symptoms persist after adjusting the
pressure in the tyres, please consult your retailer.
The inner tubes of the wheels are the only components that
you can repair yourself (see paragraph B-2.3).
If the screws and nuts are not tight enough or loose, the
axle fork angle is not perpendicular to the ground, please
consult your retailer to get a competent person to re-set
them to the correct position and tighten appropriately.
(Recommended torque minimum :
M5 = 3-6 Nm; M6 = 7-12 Nm & M8 = 10-20 Nm)
The
The The
wheel- wheel-
wheelchair
chair chair turns or
swerves
moves slowly
to the right swerves
to the left
The
Creaking
Play in Inspections
castors
and
the
lift
clinking
wheelchair
Make sure that the bolts
are tight
Check the fork angle
Make sure that the 2
castors come in contact
with the ground at the
same time
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