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8.3 Disposal
The add-on drive, its battery pack and accessories are durable products.
They might however contain substances that are hazardous to the environment,
if the parts are disposed of in locations (e.g. landfills) that are not destined for
the disposal of such materials according to the applicable statutory regulations.
The product is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE Direc-
tive) with a crossed-out waste bin symbol, reminding you that it must be recycled.
Please take care of the environment and return the product at the end of its service
life to your local recycling centre.
As this product is not covered by the regulations of the WEEE Directive in all European
countries, please inform yourself of the applicable waste disposal regulations in your
country. In Germany, the product is for example classified as a transport vehicle and
is thus not covered by the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act implementing the
WEEE Directive.
Alternatively, return the product to your authorised specialist dealer or Alber
representative for proper and safe disposal.
8.4 Re-use
If your viaplus has been provided to you by your health insurance company and you
do not need it any longer, please contact your health insurer, Alber representative or
authorised specialist dealer, as your add-on drive can be given to somebody else.
Before re-using the viaplus, its safety must be checked. The brackets with which
the viaplus is attached to the wheelchair can be easily and quickly removed by the
authorised dealer or Alber representative and mounted on another.
Before re-using the viaplus, clean it as described in chapter 8.2 and disinfect the
control unit [9] and the housing of the battery pack [18]. To do this, use a product
based on isopropyl alcohol that is suitable for wiping disinfection. The product must
have an alcohol concentration of 70 %. Observe the use instructions of the product.
8.5 Maintenance
Your viaplus is a low-maintenance device. You should nevertheless check all attach-
ment and accessory parts at regular intervals to ensure that these parts are firmly
seated.
At least every 2 years, you must have your viaplus examined by an expert (technical
safety inspection) to check its performance and safety. During such an inspection,
damage and signs of wear and fatigue that are not visible to the eye and might occur
during use of the system can be detected.
To arrange a safety inspection, contact your authorised specialist dealer or Alber
representative.
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