CAUTION!
• Do not use solvents, bleaches, abrasives, synthetic
detergents, wax polishes or aerosols.
• Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by the
manufacturer.
CAUTION!
• You should remove stains on your seat as soon as possible.
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After a long period of use, you should clean the cover of
your seat with a standard commercially available dry foam
cleaning agent.
You should always clean the whole surface and not just
individual spots in order to avoid unattractive edges. The
longer you wait the more difficult it will be to remove them.
Avoid powerful rubbing with aqueous solutions. This will
roughen up cover fabric.
Dirt stains (eg. beer, blood, cola, red wine, etc) are best
removed with the dry foam cleaning agents or with a
mild action detergent.
Please follow the respective instructions or use when
treating the covers.
• The covers should be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours
after cleaning with foam cleaning agents.
stain remover might then attack it and destroy it.
• Do not use a hose or a pressure washer to clean your chair.
WARNING!
• Always read the label on any commercial or domestic
cleaning substances.
The wheelchair should be wiped over once per week with a
slightly damp, not wet, cloth and any fluff or dust that has
accumulated around the actuators should be blown or
dusted away.
CAUTION!
Make sure that you dry all parts of your wheelchair if it
becomes wet or damp after cleaning or if it is used in a wet
or damp atmosphere.
DANGER!
It is important that should the wheelchair be used by more
than one person it is cleaned thoroughly to ensure there is
no cross infection.
WARNING!
comfort and pressure relief.
•
If you are in any doubt about the performance
requirements of your wheelchair contact your Sunrise
wheelchair you must make sure that it is functioning
correctly before it is used.
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A complete inspection, safety check and service should
be made by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer at least
once per year.
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All fasteners must be replaced like for like using the
correct length, tensile strength and materials.
•
When replacing self-locking nuts, or nuts/studs secured
with a thread locking solution, ensure that a suitable
thread locking solution is reapplied to the fastener.
•
Check all Velco© fastening straps for correct adhesion
when pressed together.
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Do not reuse fasteners.
WARNING
!
Medical authorized dealer.
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After performing any maintenance or repairs on the
247556 Rev. A
3
2
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8.3 Hygiene measures when being re-u
sed:
• Ensure surfaces are rinsed with clean water and dried
thoroughly.
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Ensure that any contamination, such as fluff, hair, etc is
removed from the Velcro© straps. Such contamination
may affect adhesion.
Cleaning instructions
f
or seating
You can wash all parts of the covers with a gentle-wash
detergent at 100°F (38°C). You can spin-dry the covers, but do
not dry them in a dryer. You can remove all parts of the
covers independently of each other and wash them
separately. Take out the foam inlays prior to washing and
close the Velcro
©
fasteners!
Tears, dents, wearing, or slackening of upholstery particularly
near to metal could result in poor posture or lower levels of
8.2.1 Cleaning and inspection of your seat
ing
• Grease stains (eg. ballpoint pen, lipstick, chewing gum, etc).
Use a proprietary stain remover. Carefully rub the soiled
location on the surface only with a clean cloth impregnated
with the stain remover.
• Use only a very small quantity of stain remover.
• Test a small inconspicuous area first.
• The upholstery material must not be saturated, since the
Where upholstery cannot be removed, clean regularly to
prevent build up or soiling. Clean with a damp soapy cloth
however disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by
their manufacturer. Ensure surfaces are rinsed well with clean
water and dried thoroughly.
• Always follow the instructions carefully.
Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefully
prepared. All surfaces which come into contact with the
user must be treated with a disinfection spray.
To do this, you must use a suitable disinfectant for rapid
alcohol-based disinfection of medical products and medical
devices.
Please take into account the manufacturer’s instructions or
the disinfectant you are using.
8.4 General cleaning instructio
ns
8.2 Cleaning your seating syst
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