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INVACARE
®
SPIN
Service life
We estimate that Invacare® Spin
state the exact length of the service life of our products, and the length stated is an
estimated average life span based on normal use.
The life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is used to a limited
extent, and if it is used with care, maintained and handled properly. The life span
may be shorter if the wheelchair is subjected to extreme use.
Accidents/Near-accidents
Please inform your Invacare sales company (phone number is on the back cover) of
any accidents/near-accidents that were caused by this wheelchair and that have led to/
could have led to personal injury.
The relevant authority in your country must also be notified.
Testing
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Invacare® Spin
has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute and
TÜV in Germany and is CE -marked according to the Medical Device Directive.
Recycling
The wheelchair can be divided into the following main components:
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Chassis
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Plastic parts
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Upholstery
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Wheels, tyres and tubes
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Packing
Chassis
The chassis is produced in aluminium and is fully recyclable. Recycling aluminium requires
only 2–5 % of the energy compared to new produced aluminium.
Plastic parts
The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of plastic of the family "Thermoplastic" and
are marked with recycling symbols (where it is possible due to part size). The main plastic
material is polyamide. This material can be recycled or burned in approved facilities.
Upholstery
Upholstery is produced of polyester, nylon or PVC. The efficient way to recycle the
parts is to burn them in approved facilities.
Wheels, tyres and tubes
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The hand rim, rim, spokes and hub are made of steel, stainless steel or aluminium
and can be recycled according to above.
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Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above.
Packing
All Invacare Rea AB packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way
to reduce unnecessary waste in material. All boxes are recyclable.
Contact your local recycling agent to get correct information how to handle the above
mentioned materials.
Surface treatment
Lacquered surfaces are lacquered with polyester. Some steel parts are zinc-plated. Not
lacquered aluminium parts are anodised. Visible wooden parts are lacquered.
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has a service life span of five years. It is difficult to
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