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 lo-
cal 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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If a seat adapter is mounted, check that the
red handle for locking works and that the safety
lock "clicks into position when placing a seat
into the adapter
•
Wheels are moving freely and that all wheel
locks/brakes are easily activated. Adjust if
required
•
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
•
The Pushbrace can be folded over the frame
•
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.
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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.
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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Aluminium
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Plastic
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Rubber
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Steel
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
•
Non-lacquered aluminium parts = Anodized
coating
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Non-lacquered steel surfaces = Galvanized
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