7.0 Trouble-shooting
Wheelchair pulls to one side
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle)
• Check the castor angle.
• Check to make sure both casters are making proper contact
with the ground
Casters begin to wobble
• Check the castor angle.
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary
(see the section on torque).
• Check to make sure both casters are making proper contact
with the ground
Wheelchair / Cross-tube assembly does not snap into position
in the seat saddle
• Chair is still new, i.e., the seat or backrest upholstery is still
very stiff. This will improve with time.
Wheelchair is difficult to fold up
• Adjustable backrest upholstery is too stiff. Loosen it
accordingly.
Wheelchair squeaks and rattles
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary
(see the section on torque).
• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots where movable
parts come in contact with one another
Wheelchair begins to wobble
• Check angle at which castors are set.
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differentl
Simba
8.0 Name Plate
Name Plate
The nameplate is located on either the cross-tube assembly or
the transverse frame tube, as well as on a label in the owner's
manual. The nameplate indicates the exact model designation
and other technical specifications. Please provide the following
pieces of information whenever you have to order replacement
parts or to file a claim:
• Serial number
• Order number
• Month/Year
SAMPLE
SAMPLE
RubiX
2
SIMBA
RubiX
SIMBA
2
Product Name/SKU Number.
Maximum safe slope with anti-tip tubes fitted,
Depends on wheelchair setting, posture and
physical capabilities of the user.
Manufacturer Symbol
Seat width.
Depth (maximum).
Load Maximum.
CE Mark
User's Guide.
Crash Tested.
Date of manufacture.
Simba XXXXXX
Serial number.
This symbol means Medical Device.
27
SIMBA XXXXXX
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