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2.0 CLEANING
VELA/VELA Medical chairs withstand thorough
cleaning and can be reused. We recommend that
professionals examine the chair following the
checklist in
section 3.1
.
Several of the items on the
list are described in further detail in
section 3.0.
For instructions concerning regular cleaning,
please refer to the chair’s user manual, which is
available on our website:
www.vela.eu/www.vela-
medical.com
2.1 CHAIRS WITH GAS SPRING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Chairs with gas spring can be cleaned either with a
hard-wrung cloth or through chemical disinfection
with approved disinfectants.
We also recommend regular maintenance after
cleaning. This includes lubrication of inner and
outer tubes described in
section 3.2.2.
2.2 CHAIRS WITH ELECTRIC HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Chairs with electric height adjustment can be
cleaned either with a hard-wrung cloth or with
chemical disinfection using approved disinfectants.
3.0 MAINTENANCE
The purpose of a maintenance check is to identify
defective and worn parts and similar issues. We
recommend an annual overhaul of the chair as
well as an overhaul when a new user takes over the
chair. The following sections contain further details
about the checklist (
section 3.1
).
3.1 CHECKLIST FOR TESTING AND CHECKING
1. Frame
4. Brake function
7. Upholstery
2a. Column, gas spring
5. Seat mechanism
9. Electrical accessories
2b. Column, electrical
6. Armrests
10. Cleaning
3. Castors
8. Accessories
Inspect weldings
Inspect for factures
Tighten screws
Inspect brake function
Inspect weldings
Listen for bad sounds
Tighten screws
Inspect function of body support
Inspect function of push bar
Inspect function of head support
Inspect function of leg supports
Inspect function of thigh support
Inspect wires for damage
Lubrication of moving parts
Tighten screws
Listen for bad sounds
Charging function
Inspect rolling resistance
Inspect bearings for backlash
Tighten screws
Remove built-up dirt
Clean castors
Check function
Lubrication of moving parts
Inspect for wear
Tighten screws
Inspect all functions
Listen for bad sounds
Tighten screws
Lubricate moving parts (not the
lamellae)
Inspect function
Inspect weldings
Inspect for fractures
Tighten screws
Inspect surface/upholstery
Inspect seat unholstery
Inspect backrest upholstery
Inspect headrest upholstery
Inspect body support upholstery
Inspect loose seat covers
Electric brakes
Switches
Hand control unit
Upholstery
Frame
Armrests
Accessories
