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Washing manual for manual wheelchairs
Version: 2022-05
GRADE 1
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR WHEELCHAIRS
ONE USER - PRIVATE SURROUNDING
FREQUENCY: 2 TIMES A MONTH OR MORE DEPENDING ON USE AND NEED
1.
Remove back and seat cushion before washing. Please note the position of the cushions.
They must be installed at same position and height after cleaning.
2.
Clean the wheelchair by sponge and mild detergent. Do not soak seat plate and Velcro back.
3.
Rinse wash using clean water to remove soap and degreaser.
4.
Use methylated spirit to remove any excess dirt or grease. Universal wipes can also be used.
5.
Let air dry. The frame may be polished with car wax to keep it shiny and protected.
6.
Remove dirt from axles and wheels with pliers or similar.
Do not use jet water washing, it may damage seat plate, bearings, quick
release, gas springs and labels.
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR SEATING SYSTEM
Always follow the cleaning instruction label on cushions and covers. The table below gives an overview
over the most used Netti cushions.
Use washing bag for the covers - the Velcro may cause extra wearing during washing. “Male” part of
Velcro can be cleaned with a steel file brush.
CORE
Wash
Hand wash 40ºC
Hand wash 40ºC
Disinfection
Virkon S Autoclave 105ºC
Virkon S Autoclave 105ºC
Drying
Shake (clench) Air dry standing
Shake (clench) Air dry standing
PROTECTION COVER
Not standard
Wash
Machine wash 60ºC Wipe with soap
Drying
Spin-dry / Air-dry Do Not Tumble Dry
OUTER COVER
Wash
Machine wash 60ºC
Machine wash 60ºC
Drying
Tumble Dry max 85ºC
Tumble Dry max 85ºC
Wash
No wash
Disinfection
Virkon S Autoclave 105ºC
Drying
Shake (clench), Air Dry vertical.
OUTER COVER
Back Cushions are delivered with Easy Care, 3D, and Temp cover
Wash
Machine wash 60ºC. Temp C°: hand wash
Drying
Temp:
Spin-dry, Air Dry, do not tumble dry
Easy Care, 3D:
Spin-dry, Air Dry, Tumble Dry max 85ºC.
CORE
All Alu Rehab Back Rest Cushions are processed in the same way.
UNO Seat
Netti Sit
BA
CK REST CUSHIONS SEA
T CUSHIONS
