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Quickie
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SEDEO
®
LITE
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9.0 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
The wheelchair’s lifespan is dependent on it being well maintained.
For information concerning specifi c settings, maintenance, or repair work,
please contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer. Always ensure you
mention the model and year of manufacture and identifi cation number
provided on the serial number label of the wheelchair when contacting your
Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
The wheelchair should be serviced by your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer
once a year or, in the case of intensive use, every six months. For a list of
approved authorized dealers in your area please contact Sunrise Medical
Service Center.
The contact details of your local Sunrise Medical Service Center can be found
on the inside front cover of this booklet.
Website addresses are on the back cover.
9.1 General maintenance
1. All fasteners should be checked quarterly for wear, such as loose bolts
or broken components.
2. Loose fasteners should be re-tightened. See section 9 for specifi ed
torque values.
3. Check all straps monthly for fraying, ripped seams, or other indications
of excessive wear damage. Discontinue use if damage is found.
4. Chest straps should be replaced at the fi rst indication of damage and/or
excessive wear.
5. If a broken or loose component is found, discontinue use immediately
and contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer for replacement.
6. Check all Velcro © fastening straps for correct adhesion when pressed
together.
7. Ensure that a ny contamination, such as fl uff , hair, etc is removed from
the Velcro © straps. Such contamination may aff ect adhesion.
Daily checks
Perform the daily check routine before driving as described below.
Checking seating
1. Ensure that all cushions are in place.
2. Ensure that the backrest is correctly fi tted and adjusted.
3. Visually inspect the wheelchair to ensure the leg rests, armrests, etc. are
correctly positioned and attached to the wheelchair and all fasteners are
suffi
ciently tightened. See section 9 for specifi ed torque values.
4. Ensure that the seat interface knobs are tight and secure.
Checking clothing on potential entrapment
When operating the wheelchair, ensure that your clothing does not hamper
the wheelchair (e.g. too long). Before use, always ensure your clothing or
accessories do not come into contact with the wheels or other moving and/
or rotating parts in which they could become entangled.
Weekly checks
Perform the weekly check routine before driving as described below.
Checking connectors and cables
1. Ensure that all connectors are securely mated.
2. Check the condition of all cables and connectors for damage.
Checking controller
1. Check the thin rubber gaiter or boot around the base of the joystick
shaft for damage or splitting. Check visually only; do not handle the
gaiter.
2. Ensure that all components of the control system are securely mounted.
Checking controls
1. Switch on the hand control – Do the lights fl ash? This signifi es that there
is a fault in the electronic system.
2. Operate all of the electric options, including lights and indicators,
(if fi tted), to ensure that they work correctly.
3. Drive the wheelchair in each of the drive profi les to ensure the
wheelchair performs as it did before.
General weekly checks
1. Check tires for proper infl ation level (if applicable).
2. Check frame and base for foreign objects and/or obstructions.
3. Ensure the knobs that attach the seat frame to the front of the base are
not loose.
Quarterly checks
Perform the quarterly check routine before driving as described below.
1.
Check all straps for fraying, ripped seams, or other indications of
excessive wear damage. Discontinue use if damage is found, and contact
a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
2. Check chair for any missing or loose nuts, bolts, and/or fasteners.
Contact a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer if found.
3. Check wheelchair for any broken components, unusual wear, or other
indicators of excessive wear. Discontinue use if damage is found, and
contact a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
WARNING!
1. If you are in any doubt about the performance requirements of your
wheelchair contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
2. After performing any maintenance or repairs on the wheelchair you
must ensure that it is functioning correctly before it is used.
3. A complete inspection, safety check, and service should be made by a
Sunrise Medical authorized dealer at least once per year.
4. All fasteners must be replaced like for like using the correct length,
tensile strength, and materials.
5. 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 new fastener.
6. Check all Velcro
©
fastening straps for correct adhesion when pressed
together.
7. Ensure that any contamination, such as fl uff , hair, etc is removed from
the Velcro
© straps. Such contamination may aff ect adhesion.
8. Do not reuse fasteners.
9.2 Cleaning your seating system
The wheelchair should be wiped over once per week with a slightly damp, not
wet, cloth and any fl uff or dust that has accumulated around the actuators
should be blown or dusted away.
CAUTION!
Ensure 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 environment.
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 contamination.
9.2.1 Cleaning and inspection of your seating
WARNING!
Tears, dents, wearing, or slackening of upholstery particularly near to metal
could result in poor posture or lower levels of comfort and pressure relief.
Cleaning instructions for seating
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. 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!
Where upholstery cannot be removed, clean regularly to prevent build up or
soiling. Clean with a damp, soapy cloth. Disinfectants may be used in dilution
as specifi ed by their manufacturer. Ensure surfaces are rinsed well with clean
water and dried thoroughly.