Bicycle ambulance
Practical Action
4.3 Oiling
Oiling should be done very weak in the clap system, every fortnightly in the shock absorber, every
7 days in hinge and every day in brake system. Grease or any other kinds of lubricant should be
injected using grease injection gun.
4.4 Solution to probable problems
Following solutions should be applied if there is some problem in the ambulance:
All the systems of the ambulance should be monitored. If there are unfastened or
missing knots, it should be tightened or changed accordingly.
If there is jam or some portion has rust, grease or other lubricants should be used.
If the operator is unable to fix the problem, one who is involved in its creation should be
contacted and fixed as per their advice.
4.5 Conditions for the change of equipments used in bicycle ambulance
When the following conditions are seen, parts of the ambulance should be changed:
I. If there is any unusual sound in operation or if there is no progress after maintenance
II. If there is break in brake wire
III. If hinge is broken
IV. If the plastic seat or cover of the ambulance cover tears
V. If the thread of bolt is out of order or if the knot breaks
VI. If the spring of the braking system breaks
5. Initial investment
Almost NRs. 6000 to NRs. 8000 is required for the manufacture of bicycle ambulance. Actual
cost differs according to the quality of the used materials, service charge of the manufacturer
and transportation charge required to reach it to operation site from construction site.
6. Organisations related to manufacture, operation and maintenance of bicycle
ambulance:
Many people have information about vehicles, but there are only few who has the information
about the alternative vehicles like bicycle ambulance. Information related to the organisations
who are involved in the manufacture of the bicycle ambulance can be collected from
International Non-Governmental Organisation, Practical Action Nepal, Lazimpat. Likewise,
information related to this system can also be collected from the local manufacturers who were
initiated by Practical Action Nepal. The name, address and contact details of some of the major
organisations are mentioned below:
Mr. Bijay Bahadur Shrestha
Bijay Engineering Works
Anchalpur, Ward no. 9
Bhairahawa, Nepal
Tel: 071-520613, Fax: 071-520613
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