Shipping And Storage; Care - Vermeiren SAGITTA Instruction Manual

4.2

Shipping and storage

The shipping and storage of the wheelchair shall be according following instructions:
Store in a dry place (between +5 °C and +41 °C).
The relative humidity of the air should be between 30% and 70%.
Provide sufficient covering or packaging to protect the wheelchair from rust and
foreign bodies. (e.g. salt water, sea air, sand, dust).
Store all removed parts together in one place (or mark them if necessary) to avoid
mixing up with other products when re-assembling.
Components must be stored without being subjected to strains (Do not put too heavy
parts on the wheelchair, not clamping between something, ...).
4.3

Care

4.3.1 Seat and back cushions
The cleaning of the seat and back cushions shall be according:
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Clean seat and back cushions with a cloth moistened with hot water. Be
aware that you do not soak the seat and back cushions.
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Use a mild commercial detergent for removing stubborn dirt.
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Stains can be removed by using a sponge or a soft brush.
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Do not use strong cleaning liquids like solvents, nor use hard brushes.
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Never clean with steam and/or pressure washers.
4.3.2 Plastic parts
Clean plastic parts of your wheelchair with commercial plastic cleaners. Only use a soft
brush or soft sponge.
Examples of plastic parts are the splash guards, handles, tyres and ... .
4.3.3 Coating
The high quality of the surface layer guarantees optimal protection against corrosion. If the
outer coat is damaged by scratching or in some other way, get your specialist dealer to
repair the affected surface.
When cleaning, only use warm water and normal household detergents and soft brushes
and cloths. Ensure that no wetness gets into the tubes.
Initially the zinc parts only require rubbing with a dry cloth. Stubborn dirt can best be
removed by using a suitable commercial zinc polish.
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