Maintenance; Maintenance Introduction; Cleaning The Mobility Device; Inspection Checks - Invacare Fox User Manual

9 Maintenance

9.1 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 authorised
Invacare dealer in order to maintain its driving safety and
roadworthiness.

9.2 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.
•
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.

9.3 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 authorised Invacare dealer. A more comprehensive list of
inspection checks and instructions for maintenance work can be
1577074-B
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.

9.3.1 Before each use of the mobility device

Item Inspection check
Signal horn Check for correction function.
Batteries Make sure the batteries are
charged. Refer to the user
manual provided with your
remote for a description of the
Battery Charge Indicator.

9.3.2 Weekly

Item Inspection check
Armrests/side Check that armrests
parts are firmly attached
in their holders and
do not wobble.
Tires Check that the tires
(puncture- are undamaged.
proof)
Maintenance
If inspection
is not passed
Contact your
dealer.
Charge the
batteries (refer
to 8.2.3 How
to charge the
batteries, page
42).
If inspection is not
passed
Tighten the screw or
clamping lever that holds
the armrest (refer to 5.2
Adjustment possibility for
remote, page 23).
Contact your dealer.
Contact your dealer.
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