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Wheelchairs make a statement about their users, and it is important to creating an impression of the user by others and to one's self-perception. A clean, well-functioning chair reflects well on its user and helps to present a positive and professional image. It is astonishing how many people dress well, yet push around in a dirty and poorly maintained chair, especially given the consequences of the wheelchair failing, which may result in lost time at work/school, missing activities with family/friends, or losing out on other opportunities.  In order to avoid downtime we recommended the following maintenance program. Weekly Maintenance Check...

When you get your first wheelchair, you probably had no idea you need a good pump to go with it. In fact, it took a kind soul at sporting event I was at that pointed out that the 60 psi I had in my tyres might not be the fastest until I realised the importance of inflation! A good pump is a very useful investment for any wheelchair user..  How often you need to pump your tyres depends upon how far your travelling the more active you are in a chair means more regular pumping – but they will go down over time...