MAINTENANCE & CARE
It is important to perform regular
maintenance of your CITY 2 PLUS for
longevity and warranty eligibility. Even a
little cleaning now and again will go a long
way to keeping your device looking and
functioning like new.
Certified repair shops with trained
professionals who specialize in electric
wheelchairs and scooters will be qualified
to perform the service and maintenance on
your CITY 2 PLUS electric wheelchair should
it be required. Please be sure to keep a log
of the service and maintenance performed.
Your shop or technician may require parts,
which Travel Buggy has available.
We recommend you inspect your CITY 2
PLUS two to three times per year for in the
following areas:
•
Frame: tighten loose screws as
necessary using the tool kit included with
your CITY 2 PLUS.
•
Wheels: make sure they rotate easily.
Significant resistance may require new
bearings.
•
Armrests: look for excessive wear or if
they are loose.
Replacement parts and more major
maintenance issues should be done by a
professional. We do not recommend that
you do intense types of maintenance work
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THE MOTORS, THEY ARE ELECTRIC.
to the CITY 2 PLUS yourself.
LUBRICATION
•
If a persistent squeaking noise begins to
occur follow these steps:
1.
Locate the area of the squeak,
usually the front wheel (bearing) or
front fork areas.
2. Remove the parts and clean any
debris from the area
3. Lubricate the fitting components with
a wheelchair or bike lubricant prior to
putting it back together
4. Do no over-tighten the bolts when
you put it back together
•
If the squeaking continues or gets
worse contact a Travel Buggy service
representative
•
Your CITY 2 PLUS power wheelchair has
electric hub motors that do not require
lubrication, please do not lubricate the
motors
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