Safety Instructions; Warnings; Maintenance - OSD Standart Millenium II User Manual

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please inspect your wheelchair before use, checking all components and making sure it is properly adjusted.
If you have not used your wheelchair for a long time, please verify if it needs any maintenance before using
again.
It is also necessary for you to periodically check all the parts which can be affected by tear and wear
(tyres, brakes, seat sling, legrests, etc).
Avoid using the wheelchair with poor light or poor visibility and equip your wheelchair with light reflectors.
For your own safety do not use the wheelchair on uneven surfaces, on sand, mud or snow which might
also cause damages to the wheelchair.
Avoid crossing water puddles. Should the wheelchair get wet, dry it as soon as possible.
When approaching an obstacle, for example some steps or a hump, make sure there are no risks
involved before proceeding.

3. WARNINGS

MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY: 100 Kg
NEVER EXCEED THIS WEIGHT LIMIT
Never lift the wheelchair up by using the legrests: use the frame only.
Never step on the footplates as the wheelchair might tip over.
Pay attention to your fingers when folding or opening the wheelchair.
Never use the wheelchair on escalators, even if accompanied by an assistant.
Maintenance and repairs must be carried out only by a qualified technician.

4. MAINTENANCE

Have the wheelchair checked by a qualified technician at least every two years.
The nylon seat and backrest upholstery can be removed by simply loosening some screws.
They can be washed with a wet sponge and a mild detergent. The metal parts can be cleaned
with a car detergent and if necessary with a grease remover.
Check the tyres condition and their pressure at least twice a month. The recommended
pressure is 200 or 250 kilopascals. Never exceed 450 kilopascals
WARNING: Over inflation of tyres above recomended value as indicated on the tyre may result in
damage to the tyre and tube.
Make sure the rear wheel spokes are not loose. Loosened rear wheel spokes may deform
the wheels. If necessary, have the spokes adjusted by a qualified technician.
Keep the rear wheels axles always as clean as possible.
Immediately replace the handrims in case they are badly scratched as they might hurt your hands.
Check the brakes on a regular basis. The braking function can be negatively
affected by an incorrect tyre pressure as well as by the presence of dirt or fluff.
Should you have any doubts about the correct functioning of the wheel
chair or of any of its components, please do not use it and contact Aidacare.
The tool kit provided will allow basic adjustments to the wheelchair, for further infomation on
repairs and service, refer to 'Repairs & Service' section.
Aidacare will not guarantee the safety and the correct functioning of the wheelchair in case
any of the original components have been changed and not replaced with original parts. If any faults
are detected upon recieving the wheelchair please phone Aidacare to arrange a replacement. Any
faults that are detected during normal use should be reported to Aidacare immediately to
determine if warranty conditions apply and organise repair and/or replacment as applicable. Replacment
units are avaliable on request if covered by warranty.
Packing & Shipping
When sending the chair back for service or repair please include all components of the chair like legrest
and armrests. Please ensure wheelchair is tagged appropriately with users name. To organise
pickup by Aidacare, please call 1300 133 120, standard pickup and delivery charges apply.
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