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8.6.2 Beach, salt water and Coastal Areas
Salt water and the surrounding environment is highly corrosive.
Exposure to coastal areas will also increase the likelihood of corrosion occurring on the
power chair even if it is not used on the beach. Coastal air generally has a far higher salt
content than inland areas. The highest coastal corrosion rates are generally within
approximately 500 metres (1640 ft) of the shoreline. If you live in a coastal area or regular
use the wheelchair near the beach please see section 8.6.4 below for maintenance advice.
8.6.3 Snow and Ice, Salted Roads and Footpaths
Avoid using the wheelchair on salted surfaces where possible as the salt can have a
detrimental effect on many of the components used in the wheelchair. If the wheelchair has
been driven on wet, icy or salted surfaces please see section 8.6.4 below for maintenance
advice.
8.6.4 Post-usage Cleaning
When the power chair has been used in coastal, wet or salty environments, we recommend
that extra cleaning care is taken to reduce the risk of rusting. When returning from your drive
all parts should be wiped down with warm water on a cloth. Under no circumstances should
the wheelchair be hosed down. The wheelchair should then be left in a warm and dry
environment. It may also help to blow as much of the sand and/or salt off as possible.
8.6.5 Preventative Maintenance
Prior to using your wheelchair in wet or corrosive environments it is suggested that you
protect your wheelchair by thoroughly coating all metal surfaces with a water dispersant.
Common products include oiled-based spray applicants (eg. WD40) or lanolin-based
dispersants (eg. Lanotec). This coating should provide a barrier between the water and the
painted steel surfaces of your power chair.
A lubricant (such as a WD40) can be sprayed on the lift and tilt mechanism, if fitted, as
protection.
The underside of the wheelchair (battery box and chassis components) can be sprayed by
using a ramp another standards-approved lifting device to enable access to these areas.
8.7 Storage
Store your Magic Mobility power chair in a warm dry environment. If you do not use your
power chair regularly, it is recommended that the batteries be charged at least once per
week.
If you are storing your power chair for an extended period of time, please contact your Magic
Mobility Dealer who can give you advice on disconnecting the batteries and blocking up the
power chair to avoid flat-spotting the tyres
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