Maintenance and care
hygiene When being reused:
When the chair is to be reused, it should be prepared carefully, and
wiped and treated with spray disinfectant on all surfaces which
could come into contact with the user.
In doing this, you must use a liquid for alcoholic quick disinfection
for medical products and medical inventory when you require a
quick effect. Please pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions
of the disinfectant you are using.
In general, a safe disinfectant cannot be guaranteed on seams. We
therefore recommend, that you properly dispose of seat and back
slings in the case of micro bacterial contamination with active
agents according to § 6 infection protection law.
storage
Please store/keep the wheelchair in a dry place.
trouble shooting
Wheelchair pulls to one side
• Check tyre pressure (pneumatic tyres only)
• Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle)
• Check the castor angles are set consistently and make proper
contact with the ground
• Ensure castor fork bearings rotate freely
castors 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 castors are making proper contact with
the ground
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
daMpeners and cables
caution!
In order to avoid any reduction in
function, you must make sure that
the cables are never set too taut.
probleM:
Play in the lever
solution:
Loosen the adjustment screw (1)
until the lever (2) has no play,
(Fig.41).
seat angle setting
probleM:
The seat moves out of position, without the use of the dampener
release
cause:
The Bowden cables on the buffer are stretched too tightly.
solution:
Set the Bowden cables on the adjustment screw(1)
caution!
Protect the Bowden cable from damage (buckling).
Should it be buckled, then it must be replaced.
1
Fig.41
2
seat depth setting:
probleM:
The seat will not move in or out (on one side or both sides).
cause:
The clamping mechanism is slightly catching
solution:
Dislodge by gently tapping each side of the seat frame.
disposal / recycling of Materials
note: If the wheelchair has been supplied to you free of charge it
may not belong to you. If it is no longer required follow any
instructions given by the organisation issuing the wheelchair in
order that it may be returned to them.
The following information describes the materials used in the
wheelchair in relation to the disposal or re-cycling of the wheelchair
and its packaging. Specific waste disposal or recycling regulations
may be in force locally and these should be taken into consideration
when disposal arrangements are made. (This may include the
cleaning or decontamination of the wheelchair before disposal).
steel: Fasteners, QR axle, side frames, armrests, frame, leg rests,
push handles.
plastic: Hand grips, castor forks, tube plugs, castor wheels,
footplates, arm pads and 12" wheel/tyre, wheels, side
guards.
packaging: Low density polythene bag, cardboard box.
upholstery: Woven polyester with PVC coatings and expanded
combustion modified foam.
Disposal or recycling should be done through a licensed agent or
authorised place of disposal. Alternatively your wheelchair may be
returned to your dealer for disposal.
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