Everyone should be aware that, generally speaking, regular maintenance of a wheelchair can extend the service life of the wheelchair. A wheelchair that has been regularly maintained is safer during use and prevents the user from being injured twice. The following introduces the seven main points of the maintenance of manual wheelchairs.
1. Regular inspection of metal parts and decorative fabrics
Rusting of metal parts will reduce the strength of the material, cause the parts to break, and may cause secondary injuries to wheelchair users.
The fabric material of the backrest of the seat cushion is damaged, which may cause tearing of the seat surface or the backrest and cause secondary injury to the user.
practice:
1. Check whether the metal surface is rusty or corroded. If rust is found, remove the rust with special cleaning agent and tools, and spray special protective agent;
2. Check whether the tension between the seat surface and the backrest is appropriate. If it is too tight or too loose, it needs to be adjusted. Check whether there is abrasion on the seat cushion and backrest. If there is abrasion, replace it in time.
2. Clean the wheelchair and seat cushion
Keep metal parts and non-metal parts clean to prevent parts from being damaged due to long-term dirt erosion.
practice:
1. When cleaning the wheelchair, use a professional cleaning agent (soap water can also be used) and dry it. Focus on cleaning the moving parts and the connection between the decorative fabric and the wheelchair frame.
2. When cleaning the cushion, the cushion filling (such as sponge) should be removed from the seat cover and cleaned separately. The cushion filling (such as sponge) should be dried in a dark place and avoid direct sunlight.
