3.8 Tires
The ideal pressure depends on the tire type:
The table below is an indication. In case the tire differs
from the list below, check the side of the tire, the
maximum pressure is often listed there.
Tire
Profile tire
7 bar
Schwalbe®
10 bar
Marathon Plus
Schwalbe® One
10 bar
Schwalbe® Rightrun
10 bar
-
Solid tire, profile,
grey
-
Solid tire (KIK type),
black
-
Solid, light wheel
The compatibility of the tires listed above depends
on the configuration and/or model of your
wheelchair.
In case of a tire puncture consult a suitable
workshop (e.g. bike repair shop, bicycle dealer ...)
to have the tube replaced by a skilled person.
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Max. pressure
700 kPa
101 psi
1000 kPa
145 psi
1000 kPa
145 psi
1000 kPa
145 psi
-
-
-
-
-
-
The size of the tire is mentioned on the sidewall of
the tire. The change of appropriate tires must be
carried out by a qualified technician/dealer.
CAUTION!
– The tires pressure needs to be equal in both
wheels to avoid decreased driving comfort, to
keep the parking brakes working properly and
to ease propelling of the wheelchair.
3.9 Seat cushion
A suitable cushion is needed to provide an even pressure
distribution on the seat.
Use a seat cushion with anti-slip underlay or
Velcro® (hook) fastening tapes to avoid slipping of
the seat cushion. A Velcro® (loop) fastening tape
is pre-attached to the seat cover.
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