Maintenance; Daily Performance Check; Safety Information; Maintenance Electrical Version - Invacare rea azalea assist User Manual

Rea® Azalea®

8 Maintenance

8.1 Daily performance check

Check that the following parts are correctly mounted on
the wheelchair:
• Wheels
• Backrest
• Anti-tip device
• Push handles
• Footrests

8.2 Safety information

Regular checks and maintenance of the wheelchair ensure
the user's safety and the expected lifetime of the chair.

8.3 Maintenance electrical version

CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the product
– Do not use chemicals.
– Handle batteries carefully.
– Do not use strong solvents, basic or alkaline
liquids.
– Check that the actuators and system function
properly.
– For an optimum lifetime, the product must be
connected to the mains voltage as often as
possible. It is recommended to load the battery
at least every 3:rd month.
– Test the battery function at least once a year.

8.4 Cleaning

• Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a
damp cloth.
• A mild detergent may be used.
• If necessary, the upholstery can be washed at 60º C.
• Normal washing powder/liquid may be used.
Only use water and soft soap to clean the table!
• For disinfection only use alcohol based detergent.

8.5 Washing and disinfection

1. Remove all loose and removable covers and wash
them in a washing machine according to the washing
instructions for each cover.
2. Remove all padded parts such as seat cushions, armrests,
headrest/neckrest with fixed padded parts, calf pads
and so on and clean them separately.
The padded parts can not be cleaned with a
high-pressure cleaner or water jet.
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3. Spray the wheelchair chassis with detergent, for example
a car-cleaning agent with wax, and leave on to work.
4. Rinse the wheelchair chassis with a high-pressure
cleaning or ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty
the wheelchair is. Do not aim the jet towards bearings
and draining holes. If the wheelchair chassis is washed
in a machine the water must not be hotter than 60º C.
5. Spray the wheelchair chassis with alcohol for disinfection.
Only use water and soft soap to clean the table!
6. Leave the wheelchair to dry in a drying cabinet. Remove
parts where water has collected for example in end
tubes, ferrules etc. If the wheelchair has been washed
in a machine, blow-drying with compressed air is
recommended.
Dartex®
Lighter stains on the fabric may be neutralized with a soft
damp cloth and some neutral detergent. To neutralize
larger, more persistent stains, wipe the fabric with alcohol
or turpentine substitutes, and wash with hot water and a
neutral detergent.
Proprietary disinfectants may be used, provided that the
manufacturer's instructions are followed. The fabric can
be washed at temperatures up to 71º C (160º F). Normal
detergents can be used.
All parts of the wheelchair with Dartex® upholstery,
such as armrest pads, calf pads, headrest/neckrest,
should be cleaned according to the instruction above.

8.5.1 Electrical version

Important!
– The wheelchair with electrical backrest or tilt
is protected according to IPX6. This means
that the product can be washed with a brush
and water. The water can be under pressure
(garden hose or equivalent), but high pressure
water must not be sprayed directly towards the
electrical system.
– Max washing temperature 20º C.
– Do not use a steam cleaner.
– Before cleaning, make sure that the power plug
is not connected.
– Interconnected cables must remain plugged in
when cleaning the product.
– Retract the actuator to the innermost position
when cleaning to avoid degreasing of the piston
rod.
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