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© 2017 Excel, part of Van Os Medical Ltd. | Excel House | Ashbrooke Park | Lincoln Way | Sherburn in Elmet | North Yorkshire | LS25 6PJ
T: +44 (0) 1977 681 400 | E: [email protected] | W:
www.vanosmedical.com
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User Manual
| Excel Roadster DX8
7.3 Upholstery
The upholstery of your scooter is also an important component. Torn or worn upholstery can not take human
weight anymore and this can be dangerous. Regular monitoring of your upholstery is very important. Therefore,
check the upholstery of your scooter on the following points:
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Check the textile coating for holes, cracks and general wear and tear.
When any of the above points show abnormalities, please contact the dealer where you bought the scooter. Only
your dealer may make any repairs to the upholstery.
7.4
Cleaning your scooter
Cleaning your scooter is important and should be done regularly. You can get your scooter best cleaned as
described below.
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Clean the upholstery, chassis and plastic components on the scooter regularly with a mild soap and water.
Never use abrasive cleaners, they can damage the varnish. Also never use steam or high pressure cleaners;
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Wax the varnish of the chassis regularly. Never use solvents, abrasive waxes, caustic chemicals or spray
silicone;
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Dry the scooter after cleaning. Also dry you scooter after you have been, for example, in a rainstorm.
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7.5
Periodical maintenance
Preventative maintenance is very important and many of these things you can easily do yourself (or your attendant).
We have highlighted below the maintenance you can do yourself.
Every week
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Check tyre pressure.
Every month
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Check upholstery for wear;
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Check wheel movement front and rear and check turn ability of the wheels.
Every three months
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Check tyre tread for wear.
