Maintenance And Care; Maintenance; Cleaning - Invacare DOLOMITE Legacy User Manual

DOLOMITE® Legacy™

4 Maintenance and care

4.1 Maintenance

Maintenance should be done at least once a year.
To ensure good performance and safety you should regularly
check that the following is carried out:
• Ensure that screws and adjustments are properly
tightened.
• Never use a defective walking aid. Do not attempt
repairs yourself!
• If hand grips are loose do not use the walking
aid. Change hand grips according to the service
instructions which can be obtained from your Invacare
representative.
• Verify brake operation. If brake adjustment is required,
see chapter 3 Usage, page 8 in this user manual.
• Periodically inspect the castors tightness, wear and
damage.
• Make sure that the wheels are free of hair, lint and
other debris.
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4.2 Cleaning

The product can be cleaned and disinfected using
commercially available detergents.
IMPORTANT
– Cleaning must be done at least once a year.
– Do not use an abrasive detergent cleaner.
– Do not use a steam cleaner.
– Never use acids, alkalies or solvents.
• The product can be washed in a washing machine or
by hand.
• The washing and drying temperature may not be higher
than 60º C.
• High-pressure cleaner or ordinary jet of water may be
used. However, do not aim the jet towards bearings,
draining holes or labels.
• Clean with damp cloth and mild detergents.
• Clean the wheels with a brush (no wire brush!).
• After washing, wipe the product dry.
Disinfection
Disinfect the product by wiping down all generally accessible
surfaces with disinfectant.
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