Invacare rea Focus, User Manual

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Rea® Focus™
8 Maintenance
8.1 Daily performance check
Check that the following parts are correctly mounted on the
wheelchair:
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Wheels
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Backrest
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Anti-tip device
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Push handles
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Footrests
8.2 Safety information
Regular checks and maintenance of the wheelchair ensure the user’s
safety and the expected lifetime of the chair.
8.3 Cleaning
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Wipe metal parts and the upholstery regularly with a damp cloth.
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A mild detergent can be used.
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If necessary, the upholstery can be washed at 60º C.
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Ordinary washing powder/liquid can be used.
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For disinfection only use alcohol based detergent.
Only use water and soft soap to clean the table!
8.4 Washing and disinfection
1. Remove all loose and removable covers and wash them in a
washing machine according to the washing instructions for each
cover.
2. Remove all padded parts such as seat cushions, armrests,
headrest/neckrest with fixed padded parts, calf pads and so on
and clean them separately.
The padded parts can not be cleaned with a high-pressure
cleaner or water jet.
3. Spray the wheelchair chassis with detergent, for example a
car-cleaning agent with wax, and leave on to work.
4. Rinse the wheelchair chassis with a high-pressure cleaning or
ordinary jet of water depending on how dirty the wheelchair is.
Do not aim the jet towards bearings and draining holes. If the
wheelchair chassis is washed in a machine the water must not be
hotter than 60º C.
5. Spray the wheelchair chassis with alcohol for disinfection.
Only use water and soft soap to clean the table!
6. Leave the wheelchair to dry in a drying cabinet. Remove parts
where water has collected for example in end tubes, ferrules etc.
If the wheelchair has been washed in a machine, blow-drying with
compressed air is recommended.
Dartex®
Lighter stains on the fabric may be neutralized with a soft damp cloth
and some neutral detergent. To neutralize larger, more persistent
stains, wipe the fabric with alcohol or turpentine substitutes, and
wash with hot water and a neutral detergent.
Proprietary disinfectants may be used, provided that the
manufacturer’s instructions are followed. The fabric can be washed at
temperatures up to 71º C (160º F). Normal detergents can be used.
All parts of the wheelchair with Dartex® upholstery, such as
armrest pads, calf pads, headrest/neckrest, should be cleaned
according to the instruction above.
8.5 Maintenance schedule
Check all parts of the wheelchair regularly (see schedule below).
Check.... Weekly Monthly 6 months Action:
Recommended air pressure for rear wheels:
Standard tires 3.5 bar 50 psi
Low profile tires 7.0 bar 90 psi
Recommended air pressure for castors:
150 mm 2,5 bar 90 psi
Tire pressure X
QR axles rear wheels
X
1. Wheel axles are to be wiped clean and lubricated with
a drop of oil.
2. Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable
axle does not come off.
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All fasteners for wear and
tightness
X
Bolts and other fasteners can come loose due to constant
use.
1. Check that the fasteners are tight on the castor forks,
footrest, seat, side supports, backrest, handles etc.
2. Tighten any loose bolts.
Castors X
1. Check that the castors turn freely.
2. Remove any dirt and hair.
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