Maintenance - Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 Service Manual

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4 Maintenance

4.1 Safety information
Regular checks and maintenance of the wheelchair ensure
the user's safety and the expected lifetime of the chair.
4.2 Maintenance electrical version — SM
General
The electrical products are closed units and require
no internal maintenance.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the product
– The plastic parts in the system cannot tolerate
cutting oil.
– Do not use chemicals, inspect the system yearly
for damage and wear.
– Do not use strong solvents, basic or alkaline
liquids.
– The system must be cleaned at regular intervals
to remove dust and dirt.
– The system must be inspected at regular
intervals for mechanical damages, wear and
breaks.
– The system must be inspected at attachment
points, wires, piston rods, cabinets and plugs.
Battery
The electrical products are closed units and require
no internal maintenance.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the product
– Handle the battery carefully.
– The battery should be replaced after 4 years at
the latest depending on the usage frequency.
– For an optimum lifetime, the product must be
connected to the mains voltage as often as
possible. It is recommended to load the battery
at least every 3:rd month.
– Test the battery function at least once a year.
4.3 Flat tire
In case of a tire puncture consult a suitable workshop
(e.g. bike repair shop, bicycle dealer ...) to have the
tube replaced by a skilled person.
4.4 Cleaning
• Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a
damp cloth.
• A mild detergent can be used.
• If necessary, the upholstery can be washed at 60º C.
• Ordinary washing powder/liquid can be used.
• For disinfection only use alcohol based detergent.
Only use water and soft soap to clean the table!
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4.5 Washing and disinfection
The wash sealing kit can be used in order to protect
holes on the chassis and the wheels from water. See
section "Wash sealing kit" for more information.
1. Remove all loose and removable covers and wash
them in a washing machine according to the washing
instructions for each cover.
2. Remove all padded parts such as seat cushions, armrests,
headrest/neckrest with fixed padded parts, calf pads
and so on and clean them separately.
The padded parts can not be cleaned with a
high-pressure cleaner or water jet.
3. Spray the wheelchair chassis with detergent, for example
a car-cleaning agent with wax, and leave on to work.
4. Rinse the wheelchair chassis with a high-pressure
cleaning or ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty
the wheelchair is. Do not aim the jet towards bearings
and draining holes. If the wheelchair chassis is washed
in a machine the water must not be hotter than 60º C.
5. Spray the wheelchair chassis with alcohol for disinfection.
Only use water and soft soap to clean the table!
6. Leave the wheelchair to dry in a drying cabinet. Remove
parts where water has collected for example in end
tubes, ferrules etc. If the wheelchair has been washed
in a machine, blow-drying with compressed air is
recommended.
Dartex®
Lighter stains on the fabric may be neutralized with a soft
damp cloth and some neutral detergent. To neutralize
larger, more persistent stains, wipe the fabric with alcohol
or turpentine substitutes, and wash with hot water and a
neutral detergent.
Proprietary disinfectants may be used, provided that the
manufacturer's instructions are followed. The fabric can
be washed at temperatures up to 71º C (160º F). Normal
detergents can be used.
All parts of the wheelchair with Dartex® upholstery,
such as armrest pads, calf pads, headrest/neckrest,
should be cleaned according to the instruction above.
4.5.1 Electrical version
Important!
– The wheelchair with electrical backrest or tilt
is protected according to IPX6. This means
that the product can be washed with a brush
and water. The water can be under pressure
(garden hose or equivalent), but high pressure
water must not be sprayed directly towards the
electrical system.
– Max washing temperature 20º C.
– Do not use a steam cleaner.
– Before cleaning, make sure that the power plug
is not connected.
– Interconnected cables must remain plugged in
when cleaning the product.
– Retract the actuator to the innermost position
when cleaning to avoid degreasing of the piston
rod.
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