Zippie
®
SPHYNX
252843 Rev. B
13
8.0 USE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
The owner and/or Caregiver of this chair is responsible for making
sure that it has been set up and adjusted by a trained service
professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. The chair
may require periodic safety and function checks or certain tool
free adjustments that can be performed by the owner, caregiver
or authorized dealer, if desired. Always use parts and/or
accessories that have been recommended or approved by Sunrise
Medical when servicing this chair.
A. INTRODUCTION
1.
Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life
of your chair.
2.
Clean your c
hair regularly. This will help you fi nd loose or worn parts
and make your chair easier to use. You will need a mild detergent
solution and plenty of cleaning rags.
3.
If discovered, repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts
before using the chair.
ALWAYS be sure to use Parts and/or
accessories that have been recommended or approved by Sunrise
Medical.
4.
To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair work
done by your Sunrise Medical Authorized Dealer.
5.
Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the Maintenance
Chart.
6.
If you detect a problem, make sure to order parts, or have
service, and repair work done at your authorized dealer
before use.
7.
At least once per year, have a complete inspection,
safety check, and service of your chair made by an
authorized dealer.
B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
1.
Axles & Axle Sleeves:
When checking axles and axle sleeves every six months, make sure they
are clean and tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will
aff ect performance.
C. CLEANING TIPS
1.
Paint Finish
a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent at least
once a month.
b.
Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every
three months.
2.
Axles and Moving Parts
a.
Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly damp
(not wet) cloth.
b.
Wipe off or blow away any fl uff , dust or dirt on axles or moving
parts.
3.
Upholstery
a.
Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).
b.
Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage fabric.
4.
Basic Maintenance Materials available at local store
a.
Clean rags or cotton cloth
b.
Tefl on
®
-based lubricant
c.
Mild detergent
d.
Silicone spray lubricant
NOTE
- You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
D. MAINTENANCE CHART
W
eek
ly
Mont
hly
3 Mont
hs
6 Mont
hs
Annua
lly
Safety & Function Check
R
Hub Lock
R
Visually check for loose hardware
R
Armrests
R
Axle and Axle Sleeves
R
Quick-release Axles
R
Wheels and Tires
R
Casters
R
Frame, Folding & Recline Mechanism
R
Upholstery
R
Service by Authorized Dealer
NOTE - The user or caregiver should perform these weekly and monthly
checks to maintain the safety of their chair. If an item is not working properly,
please contact your authorized dealer.
E. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Squea
k
s a
nd rat
tles
Diffi
cult
y f
olding/unf
olding
Diffi
cult
y adjus
ting r
ec
line
Diffi
cult
y engaging latc
h ha
ndle
Solution
R
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
R
Use Tri-Flow Lubricant (Tefl on
®
based)
between frame connections and parts
R
Ensure seating and positioning components
are not obstructing or interfering with the
folding mechanism
OR
Remove seating systems before folding
R
Add silicone spray lubricant to underside
of seat rail
R
Add silicone spray lubricant to underside
of seat rail
AND
Make sure end user is not leaning on
backrest while trying to recline
R
Remove latch handle cover and use
Tri-Flow Lubricant (Tefl on
®
based) on the
inner wall of the backrest tube
Symptoms
