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9.0 Maintenance and care
DANGER!
• Check the brakes approximately every 4 weeks to
make sure that they are working properly and are easy
to use.
• All of the joints that are critical to using your wheelchair
safely are self-locking nuts. Please check every three
months to make sure that all bolts are secure (see the
section on torque).
• Safety nuts should only be used once and should be
replaced after use.
• You should only use genuine parts approved by
Sunrise Medical. Do not use parts from other
manufacturers, that have not been by authorised by
Sunrise Medical.
CAUTION!
• Check the tyre pressure every 4 weeks.
• Check all tyres for wear and damage.
• Change tyres as you would an ordinary bicycle tyre.
• Please use only mild household cleansers when your
wheelchair is dirty. Use only soap and water when
cleaning the seat upholstery.
• If your wheelchair should ever get wet, please dry it
afterwards.
• A small amount of sewing-machine oil should be
applied to quick-release axles approximately every 8
weeks. Depending on the frequency and type of use,
we recommend taking your wheelchair to your
authorised dealer every 6 months to have it inspected
by trained personnel.
• If you want to store the wheelchair for a long period of
time, then no further measures are required. Make
sure that the wheelchair is stored at room temperature
in a dry place which is protected from strong sunlight.
Before using it again, the wheelchair should be
checked by an authorised dealer.
CAUTION!
Sand and sea water (or salt in the winter) can damage
the bearings of the front and rear wheels. Clean the
wheelchair thoroughly after exposure.
The following parts can be removed and sent back to the
manufacturer/dealer for repair:
• Rear wheels
• Armrest
• Anti-Tip tubes
These components are available as spare parts. For
further information, please see the spare parts catalogue.
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Hygiene measures when being re-used:
Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefully
prepared. All surfaces which come into contact with the
user must be treated with a disinfection spray.
To do this, you must use a disinfectant as authorised/
recommended in your country, for rapid alcohol-based
disinfection for medical products and medical devices,
which must be disinfected quickly.
Please take into account the manufacturer's instructions
for the disinfectant you are using.
In general, a complete disinfection cannot be guaranteed
on seams. We therefore recommend that you dispose of
seat and back slings to avoid micro-bacterial
contamination with active agents according to your local
infection protection law.
CAUTION!
• Excessive use of chemical or use of incorrect
chemicals can lead to corrosion or degradation of
materials used.
• Body-fluids can lead to corrosion or degradation of
materials used. Make sure to clean and disinfect all
parts of the wheelchair after contact with body-fluids.
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