Recycling; Service Life - Invacare rea Bellis User Manual

Service life

We estimate that Rea™
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
Since this is a CE-marked product, we demand you to inform your Invacare
(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 topersonal injury. The relevant authority in your
country must also be notified.
Testing
Rea™
-marked according to the Medical Device Directive.

Recycling

The wheelchair Rea™
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Chassis
The chassis is produced in steel and is fully recyclable. Recycling of steel requires only 20-25%
of the energy compared to new produced steel.
Bellis™ has two gas pistons and they contain oil and must be disposed according to national
requirements. Be aware of that the gas pistons contain high pressure and must be handled with
care during destruction.
Plastic parts
The plastic parts in the chairs are produced of "Thermoplastic" and are marked with recycling
symbols (where it is possible due to part size). The main plastic material is polyamide. This mate-
rial can be recycled or burned in approved facilities.
Upholstery
Upholstery is produced of polyester fibres, PUR or PVC. The efficient way to recycle the parts
is to burn them in approved facilities.
Wheels, tyres and tubes
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Packing
All Invacare
reduce unnecessary material waste. All boxes are recyclable.
Contact your local recycling agent to obtain the correct information how on to handle the above
mentioned materials.
Surface tRea™tment
Lacquered surfaces are lacquered with polyester. Some steel parts are zinc-plated. Not lac-
quered aluminium parts are anodised. Visible wooden parts are lacquered.
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Bellis™ has a service life span of 5 years. It is difficult to state the
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Bellis™ has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute and is CE
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Bellis™ can be divided into the following main components:
Chassis
Plastic parts
Upholstery
Wheels, tyres and tube
Packing
The hand rim, rim, spokes and hub are made of steel, stainless steel or aluminium and can
be recycled according to above.
Tyres and tubes are made of rubber and can be recycled according to above.
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Rea™ AB packing material is developed to fit the products in an optimal way to
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