Guarantee - Invacare Rea Azalea Manual

Guarantee

We provide a three-year guarantee from the delivery date. Damage due to wear and tear on
upholstery, tyres, (rubber) tubes, hand rims and castors, for example, is not covered by the guar-
antee. Damage that has been caused through physical violence or abnormal use is not covered.
Damage caused by users who weigh more than 135 kg is not covered. The guarantee will only
apply if the care and maintenance instructions are followed.
Maintenance instructions
Your Rea
Cleaning
Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth. A mild detergent may be
used. If necessary, the upholstery can be washed at 40ºC. Normal washing powder/liquid may
be used.
For disinfection only use alcohol based detergent.
Wheel and tyres
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Technical servicing
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Service life
We estimate that the Rea
service life span for our products. The stated period is an estimation of average life span based
on normal use. This life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is used to a limited
extent, and if it is used with care, maintained and handled properly. The life span may be shorter
if the wheelchair is subjected to extreme use.
Accidents/Near-accidents
Please inform your Invacare office immediately of any accidents or near-accidents that have been
caused by this wheelchair and that have led to, or could have led to, personal injury. The relevant
authority must also be contacted and reported to.
Testing
The Rea
and is CE-marked according to the Medical Device Directive.
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Azalea wheelchair is easy to keep clean.
Wheel axles are to be wiped clean and lubricated with a drop of oil.
Pneumatic tyres have a car tyre valve and can be pumped up using the same type of pump
that is used for cars. Recommended air pressure for rear wheels:
Standard tyres 3.5 bar
Low profile tyres 7.0 bar
Recommended air pressure for castors:
(200 mm) 8" 4.0 bar
Only original parts, or those approved and complying with Invacare's specifications, may be
used.
All technical servicing must be carried out by an authorised wheelchair technician or by
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Invacare's service department. The address and telephone number are on the back cover
of this manual.
Examine all parts of the wheelchair once a week to check for cracks or other damage. If you
discover damage, please contact Invacare immediately. The address and telephone number
are on the back cover of this manual.
Screws and nuts are to be checked regularly and tightened securely (this applies to all loose
parts).
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Azalea has a service life span of 5 years. It is difficult to state a precise
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Azalea has been tested and approved by The Swedish Handicap Institute (HI) and TÜV
50 psi
90 psi
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