Maintenance; Maintenance Introduction; Cleaning Mobility Device; Inspection Checks - Invacare FDX User Manual

9 Maintenance

9.1 Maintenance Introduction

The term "Maintenance" means any task performed to
ensure that a medical device is in good working order
and ready for use as intended. Maintenance encompasses
different areas, such as everyday care and cleaning,
inspection checks, repair tasks and refurbishment.
Have your vehicle checked once a year by an
authorised Invacare provider in order to maintain its
driving safety and roadworthiness.

9.2 Cleaning Mobility Device

When cleaning the mobility device, pay attention to the
following points:
• Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent.
• Do not use any abrasive or scouring agents.
• Do not subject the electronic components to any direct
contact with water.

9.3.1 Before Each Use of Mobility Device

Item
Screwed connections
Signal horn
1541361-N
Inspection Check
Check all connections, such as backrests and wheels, for tight
fit.
Check for correct function.
• Do not use any high-pressure cleaning devices.
Disinfection
Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and recognised
product is permitted. A list of the current permitted
disinfectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at
http://www.rki.de.

9.3 Inspection Checks

The following tables list inspection checks that should be
performed by the user and their intervals. If the mobility
device fails to pass one of the inspection checks, refer to
the chapter indicated or contact your authorised Invacare
provider. A more comprehensive list of inspection checks
and instructions for maintenance work can be found in the
service manual for this device, which can be obtained from
Invacare. That manual, however, is intended to be used by
trained and authorised service technicians, and describes
tasks which are not intended to be performed by the user.
Maintenance
If Inspection is not Passed
Contact your provider.
Contact your provider.
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