Invacare rea azalea assist, User Manual

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Rea® Azalea®
8 Maintenance
8.1 Safety information
WARNING!
Some materials deteriorate naturally over time.
This could result in damage to wheelchair
components.
– Your wheelchair should be checked by a
qualified technician at least once a year or if it
has not been used for a long period.
Packaging for return
The wheelchair shall be sent to the authorized
provider in an appropriate packaging to avoid damage
during the shipment.
8.2 Daily performance check
Check that the following parts are correctly mounted on
the wheelchair:
• Wheels
• Backrest
• Anti-tip device
• Push handles
• Footrests
8.3 Maintenance Schedule
To ensure safe and reliable operation, carry out the following
visual checks and maintenance regularly or have it carried
out by another person.
weekly monthly annually
Check the tyre
pressure
x
Check that castors
and/or rear wheels
are seated correctly
x
Check posture belt
x
Check the reclining
and tilting
mechanisms
x
Check the castors
x
Check bolts
x
Check spokes
x
Check parking brakes x
Have wheelchair
checked by a qualified
technician
x
General visual check
1. Examine your wheelchair for loose parts, cracks or other
defects.
2. If you find anything, stop using your wheelchair
immediately and contact an authorized provider.
Check the tyre pressure
1. Check the tyre pressure, see section “Tyres” for more
information.
2. Inflate the tyres to the required pressure.
3. Check the tyre tread at the same time.
4. If necessary, change the tyres.
Check that castors and/or rear wheels are seated
correctly
1. Pull on the castor and/or rear wheel to check that the
removable axle is seated correctly. The castor or wheel
should not come off.
2. If the castors and /or rear wheels are not engaged
properly, remove any dirt or deposits. If the problem
persists, have the removable axles re-fitted by a qualified
technician.
Check posture belt
1. Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly.
IMPORTANT!
– Loose posture belts must be adjusted by an
authorized provider.
– Damaged posture belts must be replaced by
a qualified technician.
Check the reclining and tilting mechanisms
1. Check that the reclining and tilting mechanisms are easy
operating.
Check the castors
1. Check that the castors turn freely.
2. Remove any dirt or hair from the castor bearings.
3. Faulty or worn out castors must be replaced by a
qualified technician.
Check the bolts
Bolts can work loose through constant use.
1. Check that the bolts are tight (on the footrest, seat
cover, sides, backrest, frame, seat module).
2. Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque.
Therefore refer to the Service Manual, available on the
internet at www.invacare.eu.com.
IMPORTANT!
Self-locking screws/nuts or thread-locking
adhesive are used for several connections. If
these are loosened, they must be replaced by
new self-locking screws/nuts or they must be
secured using new thread-locking adhesive.
– Self-locking screws/nuts must be replaced by
a qualified technician.
Check the spoke tension
The spokes should not be loose or distorted.
1. Loose spokes must be tightened by a qualified technician.
2. Broken spokes must be replaced by a qualified
technician.
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