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70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL
13.
Maintenance and Safety
Inspection Checklist
At every use
Make sure wheelchair rolls easily and straight.
Check for vibrations, noise or any deviation from normal
functioning.
Ensure wheel locks are working properly.
Ensure that front stem is perpendicular to floor.
Ensure wheel quick release are engaged and locked properly.
Visually inspect tires (front & rear) for debris, low pressure, flat
spots or wear.
Make sure anti-tipper tubes are locked in place (if equipped).
Visually inspect fabric for protruding metal, rips or tears.
Ensure that hand grips are not loose (if equipped).
Check hand rims for rough edges and make sure they are free
from grease or other contaminants.
Checks for component interference.
Check for irregular noise and rattles.
Weekly
Check tire pressure with a tire gauge
Check seat upholstery tension - It should be straight when the
wheelchair is open and set in position.
Monthly
Check wheel alignment.
Check for free running of fork bearings.
Yearly
Have a complete inspection
performed by a qualified technician.
Tire pressure could be adjusted by the owner or an
assistant with the proper tools. If any part appears not
to work properly after inspection, the wheelchair should
be immediately sent for repair to a qualified technician.
13.1
Disposal and Recycling the wheelchair
In the case of disposal, return the device to your dealer or
rehabilitation center.
All components of the product should be disposed and
recycled of in accordance with national environmental laws and
standards.
14.
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
Name and Address of Product Owner
Motion Composites
519 J-Oswald-Forest Suite 101, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan
Quebec, Canada, J0K 3H0
Phone: 1-866-650-6555
Fax: (450) 588-0200
www.motioncomposites.com
Authorized representative
Advena Ltd.
Pure Offices, Plato Close, Tachbrook Park, Warwick
CV34 6WE, United Kingdom
We hereby declare that the below mentioned devices
have been classified according to the classification
rules and conform to the Essential Principles of Safety
and Performance as laid out in the Health Products
(Medical Devices) Regulations 93/42/CEE.
Medical Device(s):
PLATINE manual wheelchair
Manufacturing site:
Motion Composites
519 J-Oswald-Forest Suite 101, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan
Quebec, Canada, J0K 3H0
Risk classification:
Class 1 Medical Device (per 93/42/CEE).
Standards applied:
• NF EN ISO 7176-1:
Wheelchairs, part 1: Determination of static ability.
• NF EN ISO 7176-5:
Wheelchairs, part 5: Determination of dimensions,
mass and maneuvring space.
• NF EN ISO 7176-8:
Wheelchairs, part 8: Requirements and test methods
for static, impact and fatigue strengths.
• NF EN ISO 7176-11:
Wheelchairs, part 11: Test Dummies.
• NF EN ISO 7176-15:
Wheelchairs, part 15: Requirements for information
disclosure, documentation and labeling.
This declaration of conformity is valid from 2013/01/16.