Inspection; Care; Covers - Vermeiren RAPIDO Instruction Manual

EVERY SIX MONTHS
- Depending on the frequency of use, check the following:
Cleanness
General condition
Operation of the steering wheels
When there is too much friction, the bearings should be cleaned. If this is not sufficient, please contact
your dealer.

INSPECTION

We recommend annual inspections, but at least after every significant period of non-use. Such
inspections, conducted and documented by authorised persons only, comprise at least the following:
•
Check the cabling (especially: nips, abrasion, cuts, visible insulation of inner conductors,
visible metallic veins, kinks, dents, decoloration of the outer housing, brittle spots)
•
Inspect the framework for plastic deformation and/or wear (bottom frame, seat frame, back
frame, sides, leg supports, motor suspensions)
•
Secure electric conductors and protect them against shearing, crushing and other mechanical
stresses and strains.
•
Visual inspection of all housings, bolts and screws must be fixed, seals must not exhibit any
visible damage
•
Measure resistance of protected conductors (O) according to VDE 0751-1
•
Messprüfung Ersatzableitstrom (A) nach VDE 0751-1 Measure replacement leakage current
(A) in terms of VDE 0751-1
•
Measure insulation resistance (MO) in terms of VDE 0751-1
•
Check the functioning of the armrests and leg supports (fixing, load, deformation, wear and
tear)
•
Check the operation of the drives (checks during test driving: noises, speed, free running, etc.,
switching off (e.g. current limiting when switching off), if required: measure the performance
firstly without load, then with the rated load (SWL), investigate possible wear of the motors by
measuring the current flow and comparison with the original values.
•
Check the condition of the batteries, upholstery, tubes, and covers.
Measuring checks may only be undertaken by wheelchair tecnicians and skilled electricians
accustomed to the checking means and processes. The release for use of the electric wheelchair after
successful measuring checks and service measures is the job of a skilled electrician.
Servicing should only be included in the service plan if at least the above mentioned profile is
checked. If your dealer does not undertake servicing, you can contact the manufacturer. We shall
gladly provide you with the addresses of specialist dealers in your vicinity.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by omitted or poor servicing.

CARE

To keep your electric wheelchair in a visibly attractive condition, you should regularly do the
following:

COVERS

Clean the artificial leather covers with warm water. In the case of stubborn soiling use a mild
commercial detergent. Stains can be removed by means of a sponge or a soft brush.
In any case, do not let the covers become soaking wet.
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RAPIDO
2012-07