Service & maintenance information
Service and maintenance of a medical device is wholly the responsibility of the owner of that device.
Failure to service and maintain a device in accordance with the instructions may invalidate the device's warranty. Furthermore,
failure to service and maintain a device may compromise the clinical condition or safety of users and/or their caregivers. Do
not perform service and maintenance while the user is in the product. Contact the local dealer for assistance, if needed, in
setting up, using or how to perform service and maintenance of the device.
Lifetime
The lifetime of this product in normal use is 8 years if all
maintenance and servicing is carried out in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and demonstrably
recorded. The device may be reissued within its lifetime.
Service interval
The frequency of inspection may be altered depending
upon use and wear. It is recommended that the product
is inspected yearly, every time the product is re-issued for
use and after a long-term storage (more than 4 months).
The inspection should be carried out by a person who
understands the use of the product.
Service checklist:
Check and adjust the following as per their intended use:
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Seat plane adjustment. The seat plane is adjustable
and stays in position after adjustment.
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Seat tilt system is adjusted to run freely and without
excess movement.
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Do not oil the tilt system.
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Wheels are moving freely and that all wheel locks/
brakes are easily activated. Adjust if required.
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Quick release wheels are removable/replaceable.
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Anti-tips can be fixed in working and resting position.
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Tire pressure.
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Spoke guards is without cracks and secured to the
wheel with the clips mounted on each guard.
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Before storage: Always deactivate wheel locks/
brakes.
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Nuts and bolts on the product are tightened.
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Oil the swing-away parts.
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Product for cracks or signs for worn-out parts.
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All labels on the product are intact.
Repair or replace any damaged or worn out parts.
Maintenance
Before every use it is recommended to:
Wipe off any residue and dirt from the product, using
a cloth with warm water and a mild detergent/soap
without chlorine and let it dry before use carry out a visual
inspection, for any damaged or worn-out parts.
Washing
Main product
This product can be washed at 60° using a mild detergent
for 10 minutes in a washing machine designed for
medical devices. Use the machine's drying function to
dry the product. Unmount all accessories and wash them
separately.
Fabric and covers
The cover can be washed at max. 60°C using a mild
detergent in a washing machine.
Separate foam and cover before wash.
Foam
The foam inserts must only be washed by hand. Use warm
water and a mild detergent/soap without chlorine and let
all parts dry before use.
During and after washing the foam, do not bend, squeeze
or wring it, as it may negatively affect the shape.
Handwash
This product and its accessories can also be washed by
hand. Use warm water and a mild detergent/ soap without
chlorine and let all parts dry before use.
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Disinfection
The product can be disinfected with a 70% disinfectant IPA
solution. It is recommended to wipe off any residue and
dirt from the product, using a cloth with warm water and a
mild detergent/soap without chlorine and let it dry before
disinfection.
Materials
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Steel
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Aluminium
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Plastic
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Rubber
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Wood
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Fabric
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Foam
Surface treatment
The following surface treatment processes were used to
protect against corrosion:
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Lacquered surfaces = Polyester powder coating or
ED-coating
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Non-lacquered aluminium parts = Anodized coating
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Non-lacquered steel surfaces = Galvanized
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