Disinfecting The Frame; Cleaning The Upholstery; Axles And Moving Parts; Storage - Permobil 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 2: SAFETY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: Do NOT use a Scotch Brite™ pad on the logo, and NEVER use steel wool to clean your frame.
Note: Over-the-counter Scotch Brite™ pads will not work as effectively as the grey, ultrafine Scotch Brite™ pad that
shipped with your chair. If you have misplaced the grey, ultrafine Scotch Brite™ pad, contact Permobil Customer
Service to purchase a replacement.
2 If your titanium chair came with a "Polished" finish, use a soft cloth to clean the finish. If necessary, moisten the cloth
with glass cleaner.
Note: NEVER use Scotch Brite™ pads or steel wool on a polished frame.
3. If your chair has a painted frame, use a soft clean cloth with soap and water to clean the frame. Immediately dry all
components and parts that become wet.
Note: Do NOT use Scotch Brite™ pads, steel wool, abrasive cleaners or petroleum-derived products to clean a painted
aluminum or titanium frame.

Disinfecting the Frame

To disinfect, moisten a soft clean cloth with a mixture of one-part household liquid bleach to nine parts water and wipe your
frame and components. Give special attention to components that receive frequent touching like handrims, push handles,
and wheel locks. Immediately dry all components and other parts of the chair that have become wet.

Cleaning the Upholstery

1. Regularly hand-wash the seat sling and back upholstery using water and a mild detergent. Always allow the upholstery
to air dry before riding in the chair.
2. NEVER machine wash the upholstery, and NEVER machine dry the upholstery.
3. When washing the upholstery, carefully check for sagging, rips or tears. If you find any rips or tears, you MUST order
new upholstery.
4. After washing the seat sling, always check the tension while seated in the chair to ensure the sling does not touch the
cross tubes beneath the seat sling.

Axles and Moving Parts

Clean axles and other moving parts weekly with a slightly damp cloth. The cloth should not be wet. Try to wipe away any
lint, dust or dirt on these parts that could interfere with their smooth operation. DO NOT use WD-40
penetrating lubricants on quick-release or quad release axles. Instead, as indicated in the chart under "Safety Inspections
and Maintenance", ALWAYS use either a "dry" Teflon

Storage

1. Always store your chair in a clean, dry location. Excessive dirt can cause moving parts to become damaged or fail.
Moisture can rust or corrode the components of your chair.
2. Always fully inspect your chair after it has been stored for any period of time before riding in it. See the chart under
"Safety Inspections and Maintenance" on pages 2-1 to 2-2.
3. If you store your chair for more than three (3) months, have your chair inspected by an authorized Permobil Manual
supplier.

Troubleshooting

Your Permobil Manual wheelchair is a precision-engineered product. To ensure your chair continues to operate at peak
performance, you will need to make minor adjustments from time to time—especially if you alter the original factory settings.
The chart below provides advice on solving some of the more common "adjustment" issues you may experience. If the
solutions below do not solve your problem or if you experience a problem not addressed below, please contact an authorized
Permobil Manual supplier or Permobil Manual Customer Service. Please note, if more than one solution in the chart below
applies to your particular adjustment issue, always try one solution at a time until the problem is solved.
Permobil ZR Owner's Manual
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