5 Maintenance; Safety Information; Maintenance Electrical Version; General - Invacare Rea Azalea Assist Service Manual

5 Maintenance
5.1 Safety information
Regular checks and maintenance of the wheelchair ensure the
user's safety and the expected lifetime of the chair.
5.2 Maintenance Electrical Version
5.2.1 General
The electrical products are closed units and require no
internal maintenance.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the product
— The plastic parts in the system cannot tolerate
cutting oil.
— Do not use chemicals, inspect the system yearly
for damage and wear.
— Do not use strong solvents, basic or alkaline
liquids.
— The system must be cleaned at regular intervals
to remove dust and dirt.
— The system must be inspected at regular
intervals for mechanical damages, wear and
breaks.
— The system must be inspected at attachment
points, wires, piston rods, cabinets and plugs.
5.2.2 Battery
The electrical products are closed units and require no
internal maintenance.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the product
— Handle the battery carefully.
— The battery should be replaced after 4 years at
the latest depending on the usage frequency.
— For an optimum lifetime, the product must be
connected to the mains voltage as often as
possible. It is recommended to load the battery
at least every 3rd month.
— Test the battery function at least once a year.
5.3 Flat tire
In case of a tire puncture consult a suitable workshop
(e.g. bike repair shop, bicycle dealer ...) to have the
tube replaced by a skilled person.
5.4 Cleaning
Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a
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damp cloth.
A mild detergent may be used.
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If necessary, the upholstery can be washed at 60º C.
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Normal washing powder/liquid may be used.
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If possible, always overlap hook and loop strips (the
self-gripping parts) when washing, to minimize lint and
thread build-up on hook strips and prevent damage to
upholstery fabric by these.
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5.5 Washing
1. Remove all loose and removable covers and wash them in
a washing machine according to the washing instructions
for each cover.
2. Remove all padded parts such as seat cushions, armrests,
headrest or neckrest with fixed padded parts, calf pads
and so on and clean them separately.
The padded parts can not be cleaned with a high-
pressure cleaner or water jet.
3. Spray the wheelchair chassis with detergent, for example a
car-cleaning agent with wax, and leave on to work.
4. Rinse the wheelchair chassis with a high-pressure cleaning
or ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty the
wheelchair is. Do not aim the jet towards bearings and
draining holes. If the wheelchair chassis is washed in a
machine the water must not be hotter than 60º C.
Only use water and soft soap to clean the table.
5. Leave the wheelchair to dry in a drying cabinet. Remove
parts where water has collected for example in end tubes,
ferrules etc. If the wheelchair has been washed in a
machine, blow-drying with compressed air is
recommended.
5.5.1 Multi stretch polyurethane (PU) coated
fabric
Lighter stains on the fabric may be neutralized with a soft damp
cloth and some neutral detergent. To neutralize larger, more
persistent stains, wipe the fabric with alcohol or turpentine
substitutes, and wash with hot water and a neutral detergent.
The fabric can be washed at temperatures up to 60º C. Normal
detergents can be used.
All parts of the wheelchair with multi stretch
polyurethane (PU) coated fabric upholstery, such as
armrest pads, calf pads, headrest or neckrest, should
be cleaned according to the instruction above.
5.5.2 Electrical version
NOTICE!
— The wheelchair with electrical backrest or tilt is
protected according to IPX6. This means that
the product can be washed with a brush and
water. The water can be under pressure
(garden hose or equivalent), but high pressure
water must not be sprayed directly towards the
electrical system.
— Max washing temperature 20º C.
— Do not use a steam cleaner.
— Before cleaning, make sure that the power plug
is not connected.
— Interconnected cables must remain plugged in
when cleaning the product.
— Retract the actuator to the innermost position
when cleaning to avoid degreasing of the piston
rod.
5.6 Disinfection
The wheelchair may be disinfected by spraying or wiping with
tested, approved disinfectants.
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