10
11
g. Seat and backrest upholstery
Make sure that the upholstery is in good condition.
h. Rear wheels
Make sure that the wheel nuts and precision bearings are
tight.
Make sure that the wheels are parallel to the frame.
i. Handrims
Check for rough patches.
j. Spokes
Make sure that the spokes are not distorted, loose or bro-
ken.
k. Castors
Make sure that the axle is tight by turning the wheel the
wheel must gradually come to a stop.
l. Fork/steering tube
Make sure that all the fittings are well tightened.
m. Pneumatic and solid tyres
Check the pressure of the pneumatic tyres (Rear=350 kPa)
check the wear of the solid tyre tread.
n. Cleaning and disinfection
Cleaning: Use only damp clothes and gentle detergent.
Do not use abrasive or scouring liquid. Rinse the wheel-
chair with a high-pressure cleaning or ordinary jet of water
depending on how dirty the chair is. Do not aim the jet
towards ball bearings (front & rear wheels, fork axles) and
drainage holes.
Make sure you dry the wheelchair if it is wet (e.g. after
washing it or going out in the rain).
Disinfection: Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and
recognised product is permitted.
Please pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions of the
medical product disinfectant you are using.
4. Transportation
Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles
The
Invacare
®
Action
®
2
NG
range has been tested for
safety in collisions according to ISO-7176-19:2001,
Invacare
®
Action
®
2
NG
can be used for transport in vehicles that have
been specially adapted for this purpose. The wheelchair must
be securely fastened in the vehicle according to the methods
described on the following pages.
Remember that the best solution is always to move
the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat
and to stow the wheelchair safely and securely in a
separate compartment.
Test no
: S10757 (Self propulsion)
Customer : Invacare UK Ltd,
Date : 24.04.2009
Test no
: S10880 (Transit version)
Customer : Invacare UK Ltd,
Date : 01.09.2009
The safety restraint devices used in this test must be approved
according to ISO-10542. We have chosen to work with Unwin,
a well-known quality manufacturer of safety restraint devices
for wheelchairs. Restraint system manufacturer may improve
its products, please contact them for more details.
