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Guarantee
Maintenance instructions
Cleaning
Touch-up paint
Wheels and tyres
Technical servicing
Service life
Accidents/Near-accidents
Testing
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We supply a 3-year guarantee from the delivery date.The guarantee is valid from the
day of delivery to the paying customer. Wear of parts is not included in the guarantee,
for example upholstery, tyres, tubes, hand rims, castors etc.
Damages, caused by physical violence, carelessness or abnormal usage are excluded.
Damages, caused by heavier users than stated on the model plate, are excluded.
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.
Touch-up paint is available if Wheeler becomes scratched and the paintwork needs to
be improved.
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.The air pressure is stated on the side of the tyre.The
recommended air pressure for drive wheels:
Standard tyres:
3.5 bar 50 psi
Low profile tyres
7.0 bar 90 psi
Recommended air pressure for castors:
(200 mm)
8"
4.0 bar
(150 mm)
6"
2.5 bar
Only original parts or those approved and fulfilling Invacare's specifications may be
used.
All technical servicing is to be carried out by an authorised wheelchair technician or
by Invacare's service department.The address and telephone number are on the back
cover of the 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.A service manual is today not available
Screws and nuts are to be checked regularly and tightened securely (this applies to all
loose parts).
We estimate that Wheeler has a normal service life span of five years. 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.
Please inform Invacare 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.
Wheeler has been tested and approved by TÜV and is CE-marked according to the
Medical Device Directive, EU Directive 93/42 EEC, EN 12183, EN 12182.
Upholstery and pads have been tested in accordance with ISO 7176-16.
WHEELER
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