Service information
Maintenance of a medical device is wholly the responsibility of the owner of that device. Failure to maintain a device in
accordance with the instructions may invalidate the device's warranty. Furthermore, failure to 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 local dealer for assistance, if needed, in setting up, using or maintenance of the device.
Maintenance
Before every use it is recommended to:
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wipe off any residue and dirt from the product using a
cloth wrung in warm water and a mild detergent/soap
without chlorine and dry before use
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carry out a visual inspection, for any damaged or
worn-out parts.
Washing
The cushion covers can be washed at 60°C using a mild
detergent in a washing machine.
The foam inserts can be washed at 40°C using a mild
detergent in a washing machine.
During and after washing the foam, do not bend, squeeze
or wring it as it may negatively affect the shape
Warewashing machine
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.
Before washing remove the following items and clean them
separately:
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Accessories
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Cushions
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.
Service interval
A detailed inspection of the product must be made every
12 months (every 6 months if the product is used very often
- daily use for more than 7 hours), every time the product
is reissued for use and after a long term storage (more
than 4 months). The inspection should be carried out by a
technically competent person who has been trained in the
use of the product.
The lifetime of this device 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 Check List:
Check and adjust the following functions as per their
intended use. Repair or replace any damaged or worn-out
parts. Please check the:
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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.
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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