Cleaning; Disinfection - Invacare XLT User Manual

XLT
7. Lift the tire wall over the edge of the rim. Start close to the
valve and use a bicycle tire lever. When doing this, check all the
way round to ensure that the inner tube is not trapped between
the tire and the rim.
8. Inflate the tire to the maximum operating pressure. Check that
no air is escaping from the tire.
Spare parts
All spare parts may be obtained from a küschall® specialist
dealer. A current list of spare parts is available on the
internet at www.kueschall.com.

8.3 Cleaning

Your wheelchair will serve you well for many years if you clean it
regularly.
IMPORTANT!
Sand and seawater can damage the bearings and steel
parts can rust if the surface is damaged.
– Only expose the wheelchair to sand and seawater for
short periods and clean it after every trip to the beach.
IMPORTANT!
– Do not use coarse abrasives, aggressive cleaning
products or high-pressure cleaners. Never use acids,
alkalines or solvents such as acetone or cellulose
thinner.
– Always use ordinary household cleaning agents.
1. Clean the cushions and metal parts with a soft, damp cloth.
2. Dry the wheelchair carefully with a cloth after using it in the rain.
3. If the wheelchair is dirty, wipe off the dirt as soon as possible
with a damp cloth and dry it carefully.
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Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance
the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate
properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just
like any other vehicle. For upholstery that is severely stained
or surface finish that is badly damaged, contact an authorized
dealer for further information.
Cleaning upholstery
For cleaning upholstery refer to the instructions on the label on the
seat, cushion and backrest cover.
Cleaning metal surfaces
Hot water and mild detergent on soft cloth should be use to cleaning
metal surfaces.
1. Wipe down with damp cloth.
2. Dry surface by wiping down with dry cloth.
Car polish and soft wax can be used to remove abrasions and restore
gloss.
Cleaning plastic surfaces
Plastic surfaces must be cleaned with soft cloth, mild detergent and
hot water.
IMPORTANT!
– Do not use solvents or kitchen cleaners to clean
plastic surfaces.
1. Rinse surface with clean water.
2. Dry surface by wiping down with dry cloth.

8.4 Disinfection

The wheelchair may be disinfected by spraying or wiping with tested,
approved disinfectants.
The Robert Koch Institute has a list of currently approved
disinfectants at www.rki.de.
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