Washing And Disinfection - Invacare XLT Max Service Manual

Washing and Disinfection

SERVICE MANUAL
Washing and Disinfection
1. Remove all loose and removable covers and wash these in a washing machine
following the washing instructions for each article.
2. If the wheelchair is very dirty we recommend that you remove the back
and seat to make it easier to wash.
3. Rinse the wheelchair with a high-pressure or ordinary jet of water depending
on how dirty the chair is. Do not aim the jet towards bearings and draining
holes. If the wheelchair is washed in a machine the water must not be hotter
than 60 degrees.
4. Spray the chair with alcohol for disinfection.
5. Spray the wheelchair with detergent, for example a car-cleaning agent with
wax.
6. Leave the detergent to work for a couple of minutes.
7. Rinse the wheelchair with a high-pressure or ordinary jet of water depending
on how dirty the chair is. Do not aim the jet towards bearings and draining
holes.
8. Check that the chair is clean.
9. Leave the chair to dry in a drying cabinet. Remove parts where water has
collected for example in end tubes, ferrules etc. If the chair has been washed
in a machine, blow-drying with compressed air is recommended.
10. Check that the chair is dry, wipe with a cloth if needed. Also check that all
labels are readable, if not change them (e.g. labels and stickers for tilting,
and attachment points for transport.).
11. If the wheelchair is not very dirty it may be sufficient to spray with alcohol
and wiping dry with a cloth.
12. The wheelchair is now reconditioned.
Dartex
Superficial dirt on the coating may be removed by wiping with a soft cloth
moistened with water containing a neutral detegent. More persistent con-
tamination may be treated by wiping with alcohols or turpentine substitute,
followed by hot water and detergent.
Proprietary disinfectants may be used provided manufacturer's instructions
are followed. The fabric may be washed at temperatures up to 71° C (160° F).
using normal detergent.
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