Invacare® Storm®⁴
9 Maintenance
9.1
Maintenance introduction
The term “Maintenance“ means any task performed to ensure that
a medical device is in good working order and ready for use as
intended. Maintenance encompasses different areas, such as everyday
care and cleaning, inspection checks, repair tasks and refurbishment.
NOTE
–
Have your vehicle checked once a year by an
authorised Invacare dealer in order to maintain its
driving safety and roadworthiness.
9.2
Cleaning the mobility device
When cleaning the mobility device, pay attention to the following
points:
•
Only use a damp cloth and gentle detergent.
•
Do not use any abrasive or scouring agents.
•
Do not subject the electronic components to any direct contact
with water.
•
Do not use any high-pressure cleaning devices.
Disinfection
Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and recognised product is
permitted. A list of the current permitted disinfectants is available
from the Robert Koch Institute at http://www.rki.de.
9.3
Inspection checks
The following table lists inspection checks that should be performed
by the user and their intervals. If the mobility device fails to pass one
of the inspection checks, refer to the chapter indicated or contact
your authorised Invacare dealer. A more comprehensive list of
inspection checks and instructions for maintenance work can be
found in the service manual for this device, which can be obtained
from Invacare. That manual, however, is intended to be used by
trained and authorized service technicians, and describes tasks which
are not intended to be performed by the user.
9.3.1
Before each use of the mobility device
Item
Inspection check
Action
Horn
Check of correct mode of
operation.
Contact your
dealer
Lighting unit
Check of correct operating
mode for all lights such as
indicators, headlights and rear
lights.
Contact your
dealer
78
1529686-P
