Notes On Storage; Cleaning And Hygiene - Sunrise Medical Empulse F55 Directions For Use Manual

10.0 Notes on storage

Battery:
• Protect the battery immediately upon separating from
the battery charger or motor. Never allow any moisture
or foreign particles (e.g. metal fragments, small nails,
filings or other conductive metals) to get into the
battery.
• Avoid storage in humid areas to prevent corrosion on
the plug contacts.
• Do not expose the battery to moisture of any kind
during storage (water, rainwater, snow, etc.).
• Before storing it, charge the battery and check its
charge status every 3 months.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry location where it is
safe from damage and unauthorised access.
• To achieve the optimum battery service life, it should be
stored at a temperature from 5°C to 25°C and at a
humidity of 0% to 80%.
• Do not keep your battery in places where the
temperature exceeds 45°C or is less than -20°C.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• When the battery is not in use, recharge it at least
every 12 weeks to prevent damage.
Pulling device:
• Store the pulling device in a dry place, protected from
rain and snow.
• Cover the pulling device during long-term storage in
order to protect it from dust.
• Do not store the pulling device at temperatures above
60°C or below -20°C.
• If you do not use your pulling device for long periods of
time, we recommend that you switch your pulling
device on every 4 weeks and allow the wheel to rotate
for approx. 5 minutes at low speed in order to
guarantee that the grease that is there is distributed
over all bearing positions, this will prevent corrosion of
the bearings.
• After a long period of storage, check that the brakes are
working and check the condition of the tyres before
setting off.
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11.0 Cleaning and hygiene

Cleaning:
• The pulling device should be cleaned regularly and
after each bigger journey with commercially available,
household cleaning agents and a little water.
• If needed only use a little water.
• The display, battery and all other electronic components
may only be cleaned by wiping with a damp (not wet)
cloth.
• The drive wheel can be cleaned with a soft sponge or a
soft brush.
• The clamps on the wheelchair and the docking system
can be cleaned with water, a soft sponge or a soft
brush (recommended after each ride).
• After cleaning please, a penetrating oil (e.g. Ballisto
WD 40, Caramba, etc.) can be used to lubricate the
moving parts of the docking mechanism.
CAUTION!
• Never use steam or high pressure to clean the device.
• Never use any abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive,
acidic cleaners.
• Make sure that water will not get into contact with the
electrical connectors.
Hygiene when being reused:
• When the add-on bike is to be reused, it should be
prepared carefully, and be wiped and treated with spray
disinfectant on all surfaces which could come into
contact with the user. Use a liquid, alcohol based
disinfectant which is suitable for medical products and
devices. Please pay attention to the manufacturer's
instructions of the disinfectant you are using.
Empulse F55 Rev.D