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6 Maintenance
6.1 General Maintenance Information
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
– Maintenance should be done at least once a
year.
– Do not use a defective product.
– Do not attempt repairs yourself. For repairs
contact your provider.
6.2 Inspection Checklist
To ensure good performance and safety, inspect your product
regularly.
q
Ensure that all screws and adjustments are properly
tightened.
q
Ensure that hand grips are tight.
If hand grips are loose do not use the walking aid.
Instructions on how to change hand grips can be
obtained from your provider or Invacare distributor.
q
Verify brake operation.
If brake adjustment is required, see chapter 4 Usage,
page 7 .
q
Inspect the frame and loaded parts for cracks.
q
Inspect the wheels' tightness, wear and damage.
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Make sure that the wheels are free of hair, lint and
other debris.
6.3 Cleaning and Disinfection
6.3.1 General Safety Information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking it into use again.
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For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
6.3.2 Cleaning Intervals
IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
6.3.3 Cleaning Instructions
Step Up Manual and Hydraulic
The product can be washed in a washing machine or by
hand.
When using a high-pressure cleaner or an ordinary jet of
water, do not aim the jet towards bearings, draining holes
or labels.
The maximum cleaning temperature is 60 °C. Do not use
a steam cleaner.
1. Clean the walking aid with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.
2. Clean the wheels with a brush (no wire brush).
3. After washing, wipe the product dry.
Step Up Electric
IMPORTANT!
The electrical components of the product are
protected according to IPX4.
– Do not wash in a washing plant.
– Do not soak the electrical parts with water.
– Wipe the motor, control unit and hand control
with a soft dry or moist cloth.
Disinfection
•
Wipe down all generally accessible surfaces with
disinfectant.
Information on recommended disinfectants
and methods can be found on https://vah-
online.de/en/for-users.
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