I understanding buying a suit was difficult enough, you had to think about sleeve lengths, does the crotch hang too low, are my legs assuredly that short? Well that is nothing to buying a wheel chair. Now that my partner Desiree was on the resumption path after suffering from a disabling stroke, we needed to think about buying a wheel chair. I assuredly did not know that there were so many things to choose, (All Desiree was concerned in was that it needed to be red, - go figure.) We had to consider weight, wheel size, width, knee to foot measurements, one handed operation; the list went on and on. After test driving a amount of options we superior a model. And yes it did come in racing red.
So I parted with what seemed to be an obscene amount of money and we were now the proud owners of a racing red wheel chair. I clearly needed to look after this investment.
Maintenance Hand Kit
Here are some tips from me about how to look after your wheel chair so that it gives you years of optimum performance.
So Why bother?
Extend the lifespan
assert the reliability
Help ensure user safety
great performance
Be more comfortable,
Look better
Keep the user mobile
Maintenance program Day 1
Store the owner's manual in a safe place for hereafter reference.
Tools are worth investing in. A few must haves include:
Allen key set,
Adjustable wrench,
Flat and phillips head screw drivers
Tire fix kit.
buy a hand-pump to inflate tyres and carry it with you.
Daily Maintenance
Wipe chair down with clean damp rag.
Weekly Maintenance
Check tire pressure.
Clean cushion with mild cleaning solution.
remove and wipe axles with a clean rag that has a few drops of oil on it.
Monthly Maintenance
Clean and check front castors for wobbling, excessive play and alignment.
Check that wheel lock/brakes are secured tightly to the frame and are assuredly activated.
gawk wheels to ensure spokes from the axle to the rim are intact and that hand rims are not bent.
Clean metal parts of the chair thoroughly. Afterwards, use a car polish to make the next cleaning easier.
Check for wear and tear of cushion (sag, tear, splits). And nourish vinyl covers to preclude deterioration.
Check for loose nuts and bolts. Tighten all screws on the wheelchair frame along with ones on the upholstery, armrests, and footplates.
Check wheel alignment.
Check the tread on tyres and if smooth, replace.
Check that all spokes on wheel are tight an evenly tensioned.
Do the wheels and castors rotate smoothly?
Check the easy issue and change mechanism of removable leg rests, footrests, armrests and backrests.
Check that the quick-release axles on wheels remove quickly.
Twice a year
Check the frame for rust and cracks.
Take the chair to a trained wheelchair mechanic for a routine check-up.
Remember to deal with small problems as they arise or they will end up as large costly fix jobs. Many bicycle shops are able to replace tyres and check wheel spokes.
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