4 Maintenance and care
4.1 Maintenance
Maintenance should be done at least once a year.
To ensure good performance and safety you should regularly
check that the following is carried out:
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Ensure that screws and adjustments are properly
tightened.
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Never use a defective walking aid. Do not attempt
repairs yourself!
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If hand grips are loose do not use the walking
aid. Change hand grips according to the service
instructions which can be obtained from your Invacare
representative.
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Verify brake operation. If brake adjustment is required,
see chapter 3 Usage, page 8 in this user manual.
•
Periodically inspect the castors tightness, wear and
damage.
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Make sure that the wheels are free of hair, lint and
other debris.
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4.2 Cleaning
The product can be cleaned and disinfected using
commercially available detergents.
IMPORTANT
– Cleaning must be done at least once a year.
– Do not use an abrasive detergent cleaner.
– Do not use a steam cleaner.
– Never use acids, alkalies or solvents.
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The product can be washed in a washing machine or
by hand.
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The washing and drying temperature may not be higher
than 60º C.
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High-pressure cleaner or ordinary jet of water may be
used. However, do not aim the jet towards bearings,
draining holes or labels.
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Clean with damp cloth and mild detergents.
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Clean the wheels with a brush (no wire brush!).
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After washing, wipe the product dry.
Disinfection
Disinfect the product by wiping down all generally accessible
surfaces with disinfectant.
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