After Use; Storage; Storage Electrical Version; Disposal - Invacare Rea Dahlia 30 User Manual

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9 After Use

9.1 Storage

IMPORTANT!
Risk of damage to the product
– Do not store the product near heat sources.
– Never store other items on top of the
wheelchair.
– Store the wheelchair indoors in a dry
environment.
– Refer to temperature limitation in chapter 11
Technical Data, page 49.
After long-term storage (more than four months) the
wheelchair must be inspected in accordance to chapter 8
Maintenance, page 43.

9.1.1 Storage Electrical Version

Short-term Storage
Do not remove the battery pack B under the seat plate,
keep the battery cable A in place, disconnect the battery
supply C from the control box.
Long-Term Storage
Storing Mobility Device and Battery
• Even not being used, batteries discharge themselves.
Best practice is to disconnect the battery supply from
the control box if storing the mobility device longer
than two weeks. Disconnect the battery pack from the
control box, see short-term storage below. If in doubt
which cable to disconnect, contact your authorized
provider.
• Battery should always be fully charged before storin
• If storing the mobility device longer than four weeks,
check the battery once a month and recharge as needed
(before gauge reads half full) to avoid damage.
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Preparing Mobility Device for Use
• Re-connect the battery supply to the control box.
• The battery pack must be charged before use.

9.2 Disposal

Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product
through your recycling facility at its end of life.
Disassemble the product and its components, so the different
materials can be separated and recycled individually.
The disposal and recycling of used products and packaging
must comply with the laws and regulations for waste
handling in each country. Contact your local waste
management company for information.

9.2.1 Disposal Electrical Version

WARNING!
Environmental Hazard
Device contains batteries. This product may
contain substances that could be harmful to the
environment if disposed of in places (landfills)
that are not appropriate according to legislation.
– DO NOT dispose of batteries in normal
household waste.
– Batteries MUST be taken to a proper disposal
site. The return is required by law and free of
charge.
– Do only dispose discharged batteries.
– Cover terminals of lithium batteries prior to
disposal.

9.3 Reconditioning

This product is suitable for reuse. To recondition the product
for a new user, carry out the following actions:
• Inspection
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Adaptation to the new user
For detailed information, see 8 Maintenance, page 43 and
the service manual for this product.
Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the
product.
If any damage or malfunction is detected, do not reuse
the product.
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