Quickie Puma 40 User Manual - 7.3 Tyres
24 Maintenance
Puma 40
Maintaining the batteries
Note!
Ensure that the batteries are always fully
charged. Not using the batteries for an
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Do not use the wheelchair if the batteries
are almost depleted and never completely
deplete the batteries. This can seriously
damage the batteries and you may run the
risk of coming to an unintended standstill.
Replacing the batteries
If the capacity of the batteries is continually
decreasing so that the wheelchair can only be
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batteries are reaching the end of their lifespan.
The batteries will then need to be replaced.
Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Warning!
Batteries contain acids. Damaged batteries
are a serious health hazard. Follow the
instructions on the batteries at all times.
7.3 Tyres
To ensure that your wheelchair functions
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the correct pressure. The correct pressure is
indicated on the side of the tyre.
Tyre pressure
Castor wheel 9”
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Castor wheel 10”
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Drive wheel 12.5”
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Drive wheel 14”
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Tyres that are too soft will have a negative
effect on the wheelchair’s performance. Moving
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wear on the tyres when driving with soft tyres is
unnecessarily high.
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Drive wheel tyre repair
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