Maintenance; Regular Maintenance; Shipping And Storage; Care - Vermeiren Elios Instruction Manual

4

Maintenance

Lifetime of the chair is influenced by its use, storage, regular maintenance, servicing and
cleaning.
4.1

Regular Maintenance

The maintenance activities to ensure a good condition for your Vermeiren chair are
described below:
Before every use
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Check the wheels are clean.
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Check the brakes are working.
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Check screw fastenings are secured.
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Check the chair (cleanliness, cracks, damage on structural parts ... .) and
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clean if necessary.
Every 8 weeks: inspection, possibly lubrication and adjustment of
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Tilt mechanism
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Adjusting mechanism (seat height)
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Every 6 months or for every new user
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General review
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Cleanliness, Disinfection
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Function of the wheels: If the rotation resistance is too large, clean the
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bearings of the steering wheels. If this is insufficient, please consult your
specialist dealer.
For your convenience, on the back of this manual is a maintenance plan.
Repair and assembly of spare parts for your chair may only be performed by the specialist
dealer.
Only authorized Vermeiren spare parts may be installed.
4.2

Shipping and storage

The shipping and storage of the product shall be according following instructions:
Store in a dry place (between +5 ° C and +41 ° C).
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The relative humidity of the air should be between 30% and 70%.
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Provide sufficient covering or packaging to protect the product from rust and foreign
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bodies. (e.g. salt water, sea air, sand, dust).
Store all removed parts together in one place (or mark them if necessary) to avoid
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mixing up with other products when re-assembling.
Components must be stored without being subjected to strains (Do not put too heavy
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parts on the chair, not clamping between something, ...).
4.3

Care

4.3.1 Upholstery
The cleaning of the upholstery shall be according:
Clean upholstery with a cloth moistened with hot water. Be aware that you do not soak
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the upholstery.
Use a mild commercial detergent for removing stubborn dirt.
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Stains can be removed by using a sponge or a soft brush.
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Do not use strong cleaning liquids like solvents, nor use hard brushes.
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Never clean with steam and/or pressure washers.
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Elios
2012-07