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Inspection and Maintenance
Your Powerchair, like any other electro-mechanical machine, will benefit from regular servicing by
your Eclipse Medical dealer. You, too, can help keep your Powerchair in tiptop condition by following
simple guide to home maintenance.
CAUTION
: Only qualified technical people should carry out service work.
SEAT UPHOLSTERY:
A damp cloth and a mild soap will keep your seat and backrest looking good.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as this will damage the coating. Chemical cleaners can damage
upholstery.
Ultra-violet light can also reduce the life of the upholstery coating material. This is a normal ageing
process, and cannot be guaranteed (see exclusion in the Warranty terms section).
BODYWORK:
The bodywork on your Powerchair can be lightly wiped with a damp cloth using mild
soap and water. Auto polish can be used to keep the paint in pristine condition. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or strong detergents, as this will fade the color.
CAUTION:
Do not hose down your Powerchair. Water could be forced into the electronics and cause
permanent damage.
DO NOT
store your Powerchair in damp conditions. This may affect the electronics if left for very
long periods of time.
ELECTRONICS:
Servicing of the drive electronics and charger should only be carried out by your
local Eclipse Medical service dealer. These units are sealed and should not be opened.
BROKEN
SEALS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
You will find that the distance that your Powerchair can travel will gradually increase over the first
few weeks of use, as the batteries reach their optimum efficiency after approximately 12 cycles of
discharge and recharge.
WARNING
1.
Do not smoke or use an open flame while your batteries are being charged.
2.
Do no use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
3.
Do not use the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise misused in
any way. Take it to a qualified technician.
4.
Do not dismantle the charger. This will void the warranty.
5.
Do not switch off, unplug or interrupt the recharge cycle until the charging cycle has
completed. Make sure that the charger indicator light is green before you unplug your charger.
