Maintenance & Servicing - Seating Matters Milano Instruction Manual

Maintenance
& Servicing
Regularly servicing your Seating Matters chair will prevent untimely and
inconvenient breakdowns, reduce repair costs and extend the chair's working life.
Damage to the chair can also cause excess strain for the User and Patient.
Important
Parts can only be changed by service persons
trained in Seating Matters products and use
only Seating Matters parts. We recommend
that your chair is serviced every year by a
Seating Matters approved provider for any
running repairs and maintenance.
Maintenance
Carry out the following regular checks to
ensure the operation and safety of the chair.
If you are in any doubt about the functioning
of your chair contact your Seating Matters
approved provider immediately.
Daily
Check that the castors are not damaged.
1
Check that the castors turn freely.
2
Make sure that the castor forks run free and
3
are not bent.
Check all fabrics for damage or
4
contamination and replace where necessary.
See Cleaning Instructions section in the
5
manual for cleaning instructions.
Check batteries and electrical connections
6
are secure.
Weekly
Check the castor fittings for hair and
1
dirt etc. which could restrict the castor
movement.
Pick out any such material with tweezers or
2
take the spindle out, clean it and then
replace it.
If it is still not free (one continuous
3
turn without it sticking) contact your
Seating Matters approved provider for a
replacement.
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Monthly
Castors
Make sure the top of the castor housing is
parallel with the floor. Any variation will cause
restricted movement. If it is damaged contact
your Seating Matters approved provider for a
replacement.
Mechanisms
Check all tilting mechanisms are
working smoothly.
Check that cables are not kinked or frayed.
Check that all nuts and bolts are present.
Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
Note: If nuts or bolts need attention, contact your
Seating Matters approved provider IMMEDIATELY and
DO NOT USE the chair until it has been serviced.
Leg Rest
Check that all leg rests are easily removed/
swung-away and replaced or repositioned
easily. Ensure that parts lock in place securely.
If parts are not locking try lubricating. If the
problem still remains contact your Seating
Matters approved provider.
Frame
Check the visible parts of the frame for cracks,
splits, large dents or other damage. If you find
any of these things DO NOT USE. Contact
your Seating Matters approved provider
immediately.