FR597-INS-LAB-RevA15
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Inspect all components every three months and replace as needed.
EVERY THREE MONTHS
• Check and clean casters.
• Tighten bolts in each caster plate to ensure casters are secured tightly to frame.
• Check caster brakes.
• Check and clean legrest recline lever.
• Check recliner mechanism for operation in all positions, including Trendelenburg
Position, with assistant seated in recliner.
• Wooden armrest caps are finished in a water-based urethane. To clean, wipe with a mild
surface cleaner. Armrest caps should be disinfected with a bleach-based wipe.
• If optional side table and / or optional IV pole are installed, check all mounting screws
for tightness.
UPHOLSTERY MAINTENANCE AND STAIN REMOVAL
• Ordinary dirt: wash with warm water and a mild soap or detergent.
• Stubborn dirt: using a soft bristle brush, wash with warm water and a mild soap or
detergent.
• Ground-in dirt: scrub with powdered cleanser or similar detergent.
• Chewing gum: scrape carefully; remove with kerosene or naphtha.
• Nail polish and remover: Blot immediately to prevent damage.
• Ball point pen: blot immediately with a white cloth dampened in water or mineral oil.
• Paint, shoe polish, heel marks: remove immediately! Use a white cloth dampened in
kerosene, naphtha or turpentine. Do not use paint remover or liquid brush cleaners.
• Tars, asphalt, creosote: remove to prevent staining. Clean area with kerosene or naphtha.
WARNING: When using kerosene or naphtha, do so in a well ventilated area and keep
away from fire, flame, and recliner occupant.
• Waxing and refinishing: improves wearability. Use any quality paste wax.
• A diluted solution of 10% (or less) of bleach or Clorox may be used when cleaning this
recliner.
PERMABLOK3® Care and Cleaning Guide — Advanced Vinyl Protection
• Step 1 (eye shadow, mascara, grease, black felt tip pen, crayon, chocolate, suntan lotion,
hair and body oils): remove excess spill with a damp cloth. Clean with a 1:1 mix of
Ivory® liquid soap and water. Next, rinse with clean water and dry.
• Step 2 (red lipstick): use a straight application of concentrated cleaners such as Formula
409® or Fantastik® spray cleaner. Wipe with a clean cloth, rinse with water, and dry.
• Step 3 (blood, urine, feces, oil base paint, tar, and asphalt): use a 1:1 mix of ammonia and
water, or a 1:4 mix of bleach and water. Rinse with clean water and dry.
• Step 4 (all other tough stains): use a straight application of naphtha (lighter fluid). Rinse
thoroughly with clean water and pat surface dry. If the stain persists, go to step 5.
• Step 5: use a 1:1 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water. If the stain persists, use straight
alcohol. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat dry.
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