Service & maintenance information
Service and maintenance of a medical device is wholly the responsibility of the owner of that device.
Failure to service and maintain a device in accordance with the instructions may invalidate the device's warranty.
Furthermore, failure to service and maintain a device may compromise the clinical condition or safety of users and/or
their caregivers. Do not perform service and maintenance while the user is in the product. Contact the local dealer for
assistance, if needed, in setting up, using or how to perform service and maintenance of the device.
Lifetime
The lifetime of this product in normal use is 8 years if all
maintenance and servicing is carried out in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and demonstrably
recorded. The device may be reissued within its lifetime.
Service interval
The frequency of inspection may be altered depending
upon use and wear. It is recommended that the product
is inspected yearly, every time the product is re-issued for
use and after a long-term storage (more than 4 months).
The inspection should be carried out by a person who
understands the use of the product.
Service checklist:
Check and adjust the following as per their intended use:
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Seat plane adjustment. The seat plane is
adjustable and stays in position after adjustment.
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If a seat adapter is mounted, check that the red
handle for locking works and that the safety lock
"clicks into position when placing a seat into the
adapter
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Wheels are moving freely and that all wheel locks/
brakes are easily activated. Adjust if required
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Quick release wheels are removable/replaceable
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Tire pressure
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Before storage: Always deactivate wheel locks/
brakes
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Anti-tips can be fixed in working and resting
position
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Nuts and bolts on the product are tightened
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Oil the swing-away parts
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Product for cracks or signs for worn-out parts
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All labels on the product are intact
Repair or replace any damaged or worn out parts.
Maintenance
Before every use it is recommended to:
Wipe off any residue and dirt from the product, using
a cloth with warm water and a mild detergent/soap
without chlorine and let it dry before use carry out a
visual inspection, for any damaged or worn-out parts.
Washing
Main product
This product can be washed at 60° using a mild
detergent for 10 minutes in a washing machine designed
for medical devices. Use the machine's drying function
to dry the product. Unmount all accessories and wash
them separately.
Handwash
This product and its accessories can also be washed
by hand. Use warm water and a mild detergent/ soap
without chlorine and let all parts dry before use.
Disinfection
The product can be disinfected with a 70% disinfectant
IPA solution. It is recommended to wipe off any residue
and dirt from the product, using a cloth with warm water
and a mild detergent/soap without chlorine and let it dry
before disinfection.
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Materials
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Aluminium
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Rubber
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Plastic
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Stainless steel
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Steel
Surface treatment
The following surface treatment processes were used to
protect against corrosion:
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Lacquered surfaces = Polyester powder coating or
ED-coating
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Non-lacquered aluminium parts = Anodized coating
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Non-lacquered steel surfaces = Galvanized
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