Gima FS980LA-35 Manual Del Usuario página 10

Transfert from the wheelchair
When transferring a person from the wheelchair to another
place (bed, commode chair, tub, shower, etc...) it is advisable
to ask for someone else's help. In any case it is recommend-
ed to observe the following suggestions:
- Approach the wheelchair parallelly with reference to the
bed, for example;
- Lock the brakes and lift the boards;
- Lay a hand on the bed and with the other firmly grasp an
armrest;
- Shift the body's weight towards the bed and then carry out
the transfert.
N.B. The drivers and assistants are suggested to make use
of the force of their legs, without bending or working on their
back.
MAINTENANCE
Covering
Some models are provided with a covering, which can be easily removed from the frame. In any case
the seat and the back can be washed with a wet sponge and neutral detergents.
Inflatable wheels
Tyres: check for the pressure and the wear degree and in case of necessity replace them.
Spokes
If the spokes are loosened, they can deform the wheels. If needed adjust the spokes, apply to a bicycle
repairer or an assistance centre for sanitary articles.
Wheel axes
In case of necessity remove hair and dirtiness and periodically have the wheel checked for free rotation.
Handrails
In case they are so scratched that the user's hand get irritated, they must be replaced.
Brakes
The braking effect hardly depends upon the pressure of tyres and the condition of the tread.
Furthermore the presence of dirtiness can negatively affect the use of brakes.
Always keep the wheelchair clean for a better comfort of the user!
TROUBLESHOOTING
In case the wheelchair tends to steer on one side:
- Pump up the tyres.
- Check whether a brake is slightly engaged.
- The inflatable wheel stops are not correctly assembled.
- The user does not fairly distribute the weight on the wheelchair.
- The thrust wheel is more tightened on one side.
In case the wheelchair move forward with difficulties:
- Pump up the tyres.
- Check whether a brake is slightly engaged.
- The inflatable wheel stops are not correctly assembled.
- Remove hair and dirtiness from the driving wheel axes.
- Excessive load on the driving wheels, better distribute the load.
In case the wheelchair steers with difficulties:
- Pump up the tyres.
- Make sure that the front fork stops are not excessively tightened.
- Remove hair and dirtiness from the driving wheel axes.
In case the brakes do not correctly work:
- Pump up the tyres.
- Adjust the distance between the tyre and the brake.
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