Maintenance; Maintenance Introduction; Cleaning The Mobility Device; Inspection Checks - Invacare Pronto M41 Series User Manual

8 Maintenance

8.1 Maintenance introduction

The term "Maintenance" means any task performed to
ensure that a medical device is in good working order
and ready for use as intended. Maintenance encompasses
different areas, such as everyday care and cleaning,
inspection checks, repair tasks and refurbishment.
Have your vehicle checked once a year by an
authorized Invacare provider in order to maintain its
driving safety and roadworthiness.

8.2 Cleaning the mobility device

When cleaning the mobility device, pay attention to the
following points:
• Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent.
• Do not use any abrasive or scouring agents.
• Do not subject the electronic components to any direct
contact with water.

8.3.1 Before each use of the mobility device

Item
Seat locking pin
Signal horn
Batteries
1553378-G
Inspection check
Make sure that the seat is securely locked on the seat post.
Check for correct function.
Make sure the batteries are charged. Refer to the user
manual provided with your remote for a description of the
Battery Charge Indicator.
• Do not use any high-pressure cleaning devices.
Disinfection
Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and recognised
product is permitted. A list of the current permitted
disinfectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at
http://www.rki.de.

8.3 Inspection checks

The following table lists inspection checks that should be
performed by the user and their intervals. If the mobility
device fails to pass one of the inspection checks, refer to
the chapter indicated or contact your authorized Invacare
provider. A more comprehensive list of inspection checks
and instructions for maintenance work can be found in the
service manual for this device, which can be obtained from
Invacare. That manual, however, is intended to be used by
trained and authorized service technicians, and describes
tasks which are not intended to be performed by the user.
Maintenance
If inspection is not passed
Rock the seat slightly until the
locking pin engages.
Contact your provider.
Charge the batteries (refer
to 7.2.3 How to charge the
batteries, page 87).
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