VIII. OWNER USE & MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been
setup and adjusted by a trained Premium Retailer under the advice of a
healthcare advisor. The chair may require periodic maintenance or cer-
tain in-use adjustments that may be performed by the owner or caregiver.
A. INTRODUCTION
1.
Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful
life of your chair.
2.
Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn
parts and make your chair easier to use. You will need a mild deter-
gent solution and plenty of cleaning rags.
3.
Repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts before using
the chair.
4.
To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair
work done by your Premium Retailer
5.
Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the maintenance chart.
6.
If you detect a problem, make sure to order parts, or have service,
and repair work done at your Premium Retailer before use.
7.
At least once per year, have a complete inspection, safety check,
and service of your chair made by an Premium Retailer.
B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Axles & Axle Sleeves:
When checking axles and axle sleeves every six months,
make sure they are clean and tight. Loose sleeves will damage
the axle plate and will affect performance.
D. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish
a.
Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent at least
once a month.
b.
Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every three
months.
2. Axles, Drum Brakes and all Moving Parts
a.
Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly damp
(not wet) cloth.
b.
Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or moving
parts.
3. Upholstery
a.
Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).
b.
Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage fabric.
4. Basic Maintenance Materials available at local store
a.
Auto Wax
b.
Clean rags or cotten cloth.
c.
Teflon-based Lubricant
d.
Mild Detergent.
NOTE– You should not grease or oil the chair.
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Make sure there is no excessive wear.
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Make sure all nuts and bolts are snug. Do not
overtighten or aluminum tubes may be damaged.
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Make sure all spokes are tight on radial spoke
wheels.
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Use Tri-Flow Lubricant (Teflon®-based) between
all modular frame connections and parts.
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Make sure both front casters touch on a flat area
simultaneously. if they do not, they will need to
be adjusted by your Premium Retailer
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Tires for excessive wear, broken spokes
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Wheel locks engage 1/8” into tire
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All fasteners for wear and tightness
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Quick-release axles should lock
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Caster tires for excessive wear
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Anti-tip tubes for tightness
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Upholstery for sagging and wear
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Armrests for wear and tightness
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Drum Brakes should lock wheels
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Footrests for wear and tightness
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Frame and Crossbrace hardware
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Service by Premium Retailer
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C. MAINTENANCE CHART
