VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE– The user or caregiver should perform these weekly and month-
ly checks to maintain the safety of their chair. If an item is not
working properly, please contact your authorized dealer.
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ZIPPIE X’CAPE
WARNING
The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been setup
and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of a healthcare
advisor. The chair may require periodic safety checks or certain tool-free
adjustments that may be performed by the owner, caregiver, or authorized
dealer if desired. Always use parts and/or accessories that have been recom-
mended or approved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair.
A. INTRODUCTION
1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the use-
ful life of your chair.
2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn
parts and make your chair easier to use. You will need a mild deter-
gent 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 acces-
sories that have been recommended or approved by Sunrise
Medical.
4. To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair
work done by your 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 SAFETY CHECKS
1. Tire Air Pressure:
Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE PER WEEK. The
wheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressure
shown on tire sidewall.
2. 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 affect 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 fluff, 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. Tire Pump
b
.
Tire Pressure Gauge
c.
Clean rags or cotton cloth.
d.
Teflon-based Lubricant
e.
Mild Detergent.
NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
W
eekl
y
3
Months
6
Months
Ann
uall
y
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Tire inflation level
R
Wheel locks
R
Visually check for loose hardware
R
Armrests
R
Axle and axle sleeves
R
Quick-release axles
R
Wheels, tires and spokes
R
Casters
R
Anti-tip tubes
R
Frame,
camber tubes,
and crossbrace
R
Upholstery
R
Service by Authorized Supplier
Savety and Function Check...
D
. SAFETY CHECKLIST
R R R R
Make sure tire pressure is correct and equal
in both rear tires and front caster tires, if
pneumatic.
R R R R
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
R
R
Make sure all spokes and nipples are tight
on radial spoke wheels.
R
Use Tri-Flow Lubricant (Teflon®-based)
between frame connections and parts.
R R
R
R
Check for proper caster fork adjustment.
See instructions for caster fork adjustment.
Symptom
Left
turn
in
chair
Right
Turn
in
chair
Looseness
in
chair
Sluggish
turning
Squeaks
and
rattles
Caster
flutter
Solution
E. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
MK-100090 Rev. C
