Handicare Combi User Manual page 6

Maintenance / Cleaning
To ensure longevity of the chair and safety for the user, the following should be included in the daily inspection:
• Inspect and clean the castors of dust and dirt
• Inspect and clean the castors brakes of dust and dirt
• Check that all screws and nuts are properly tightened
• Check that the snaplock clips are securely fastened
After each use, or according to facility protocol, the Combi chair may be cleaned/disinfected with non-abrasive, non-cor-
rosive solutions. The PUR seat and backrest can be detached for cleaning, as can the bucket / bedpan holder (NOTE:
the rear section of the bucket / bedpan holder must be lifted upwards before removing the two rods from the holes).
The entire Combi chair may also be washed / autoclaved at 85 degrees Celsius for 3 minutes. Avoid harsh solvents and
chlorine. If alcohol is used to clean the black polyurethane, discolouration may occur. Ensure all parts are re-attached
correctly prior to use.
Reuse
Follow the above procedures. Defective or worn parts must be replaced.
WARNINGS
• Max. load Combi standard and Combi low: 150 kg/330 lbs, Combi wide: 200 kg/440 lbs.
• Check the condition of the snaplocks frequently, and regularly check that the snaplocks are
inserted correctly into the frame.
• Lock castors when chair is stationary and also during transfers to and from the chair.
• The Combi chair is not designed to be used as seating for extended-periods.
• The Combi chair should be pulled backwards over thresholds. For optimal caregiver ergonomics,
the push handles should be at elbow height.
• Always use the Combi chair with armrests in place (folded down). Armrests (and footrests, if present)
should only be folded up during transfer to and from the chair.
• If the castors are adjusted in height, it is important to mount them again correctly (see "Assembling the
Castors" above). Ensure that all 4 castors are adjusted to the same height.
• Keep fingers away from the armrest joints to avoid pinching during raising and lowering.
• Use the chair only on a flat, even surface.
• Insert or remove the bedpan/bucket when the chair is not in use.
• Do not store the chair in direct sunlight as the black surface may become hot and uncomfortable for
the user.
• To avoid injury, do not insert fingers or toes into the drainage holes in the backrest or footrests.
Disposal
The plastic parts should be sorted as incinerated and stainless steel parts as metal.
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