Maintenance; Inspecting Your Wheelchair - Ki Mobility Catalyst 5Vx Manual De Instrucciones

A. Inspecting Your Wheelchair
Regular and routine maintenance will extend the life of your wheelchair while improving its
performance. Wheelchair repairs and the replacement of parts should be done by a qualified
technician of an authorized Ki Mobility supplier.
1. General Inspections
a. Clean your chair at least once per month. You may need to clean your chair more frequently
if you operate it in dirty environments, such as a work site.
b. Check to be sure that all fasteners are tight. Unless otherwise noted, fasteners should be
tightened to 40 in./lbs (4.51 N*m).
c. Check tires and casters:
• Check the tire for tread wear. Replace the tires if the tread is worn off or has flat spots or
visible cracks.
• If you have inflatable tires with a valve stem, check the pressure and set to the pressure
listed on the tire sidewall.
CAUTION: Replace worn tires. Wheel locks may not grip properly on smooth, worn tires, which
may allow unintended movement of the chair when on a slope.
d. Check spoke wheels for loose spokes.
e. Check your wheel locks. As tires wear, the wheel locks should be adjusted. See Section R.
Wheel Locks on page 28.
f. Check your upholstery for tears or sagging. Your upholstery is designed to be tightened
because it will stretch over time. See Section Q. Upholstery Fabric on page 27.
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