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Washing manual for manual wheelchairs
Version: 2022-05
GRADE 4 B
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR WHEELCHAIRS
FREQUENT CHANGE OF USERS - HOSPITALS
FREQUENCY: FOR EVERY NEW USER OR MINIMUM 2 TIMES A MONTH
MACHINE WASH PROCEDURE
:
1.
Remove back cushion, seat cushion, high adjustable push handles, seat plate and arm
support before washing.
The removed parts are to be cleansed outside the washing machine by sponge and mild
detergent.
2.
Clean the wheelchair by placing it in the washing machine.
3.
After complete washing program remove the wheels and turn the wheelchair up side
down to remove all water before the wheelchair drip-dries in room temperature prior to
greasing and preparation. The frame may be polished with car wax to keep it shiny and
protected.
4.
Remove dirt from axles and wheels with pliers or similar. Oil all axles and bearings.
5.
Assemble the wheelchair and adjust all parts to make them fit to the new user.
Replace damaged parts when required.
See following refurbishment procedure for more information.
Information on how to adjust the wheelchair to a new user is found in the wheel
chair manual that can be downloaded from our home page. www.My-Netti.com
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR SEATING SYSTEM
Due to hygienic reasons we recommend replacing all upholstery parts when a new
user is taking over the wheelchair.
I
t is mandatory to replace all upholstery parts if the last user had infection -
possibly with multi-resistant bacteria.
Always follow the cleaning instruction label on cushions and covers. The table on
page 4 gives an overview over the most used Netti cushions.
“Male” part of the Velcro can be cleaned with a steel file brush.