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Castors
Lift base and check each wheel to ensure it is not damaged, loose or worn.
Brakes
• Removing any grease or dirt that has built up on the wheels, check that the brakes stop the wheels
rotating.
• Check they are securely fixed in place & that there are no signs of damage or wear & tear.
Pushing Handles
• Ensure handles are functioning correctly.
• Check there are no signs of damage or wear and tear.
• Ensure push handle grips are secure.
Seat Tilt in Space
Mechanism
• With the tilt lock released check for free movement with no signs of damage or wear to the mechanism,
lever or cables.
• Tighten the lock and ensure it holds the seat angle.
Seat / Backrest Upholsters
• Check the attachment points of the seat and backrest upholstery are tight.
• Check for worn covering. Rough worn upholstery can cause discomfort and would be difficult to
• keep hygienically clean, which may cause skin irritation.
Frame
With correct maintenance the
frame should provide at least
5 years trouble free use but,
depending on conditions of use,
wear will occur and a thorough
inspection is recommended.
• Check all metal parts to ensure there are no signs of damage or wear and tear, paying particular attention
to adjustable or moving parts.
• Check there are no signs of failure in joints and welds.
• Check tightness & security of all fixings, bolts, nuts, spring loaded pegs, & other fitments.
• Check for signs of fatigue wears, replace parts that show signs of wear or repeatedly becoming loose.
Fixtures
Check arm pads and headrest, replace if worn.
What should be completed during a service?
A service is a comprehensive combination of inspection, maintenance and repair or replacement of
worn, faulty or missing components. The growth and any changes of the occupants needs since the
original assessment is taken into account when performing the service. This is in contrast to general
maintenance (opposite), where only straightforward checks, inspections and adjustments take place and
primary services are planned.
What happens if a fault is found?
If any faults are found that could prove to be a risk to either the user or the operator then all use of the
equipment should be ceased immediately until the product has been repaired.
Who should carry out the service?
It is stressed that only a JCM approved repairer or a person with competent training of a Class 1 medical
device should carry out this work.
Any modifications must not be carried out without prior agreement of JCM Seating Solutions Ltd. It
must be understood that unauthorised modifications may pose a risk to all users and attendants, as well
as potentially invalidate the warranty.
Any new parts required should be genuine JCM Seating Solutions Ltd. approved parts, fitted to JCM
specifications.
Frequency of Service
JCM recommend that a service of this product is completed once every 6 months as a minimum.
However, the frequency of inspection and service must be altered depending upon the severity of use. If
the system is used in any of the following ways then the use could be said to be fairly heavy and constant.
Therefore we would recommend the service interval be reduced to once every three months;
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Daily for around 8 to 10 hours.
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Weekly for at least 6 days out of 7.
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Monthly for at least 11 months a year.
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By an active user or somebody who is very active voluntarily or involuntarily.
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By a user who is above 80% of the maximum user weight recommended.
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Transported in a moving vehicle twice or more in a day.
If the usage exceeds the amount highlighted above it is possible that services every six weeks or less
might be needed.
How to book a service
JCM have specified technicians trained to service our products. If you would like JCM to service
your chair or for further information please contact us on 01733 405830.
Alternatively, contact the person who issued you with the product.
Servicing via Approved
Repairer