Instruction Manual ASCEND
09/2008
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1. Ball bearings (external)
2. Brake lever bearings (parking brakes)
3. Moveable parts of the footrests
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APPROXIMATELY EVERY SIX MONTHS
Depending on the frequency of use kindly check the following:
1. Cleanness
2. General
condition
3. Functioning of the steering wheels
INSPECTION
In principle we recommend annual inspections, at least every time before starting to re-use the
wheelchair. Authorised persons should at least check and document the following:
•
Check the cabling (especially for crushing, abrasion, cuts, visible insulation of inner
conductors, visible metallic veins, kinks, dents, colour changes of the outer cover, brittle
sections)
•
Visual inspection of the frame parts to check for plastic deformation and/or wear and tear
(basic frame, seat frame, back frame, side parts, leg supports, motor suspensions)
•
Check the safety of electric conductors so that shearing, bruising and other mechanical
stresses and strains are improbable.
•
Visual inspection of all casings to check for damage; screws must be tightened solidly, and
seals should not exhibit visible damage.
•
Check the resistance of protective conductors (
0
) according to VDE 0751-1
•
Check the functioning of the armrests and leg supports (locking, loading, deformation, wear
and tear caused by loading)
•
Check the functioning of the drives (during a test drive
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noises, speed, free running, etc.),
power down (e.g. current limiting, final switch), if necessary: Measure the performance, first
with no load, and then with the nominal load ("SWL") to investigate the wear and tear of the
motors by comparing the values of the electric current with the values when the wheelchair
was delivered.
•
Check the condition of the batteries, covers, tubes, and tyres.
Checking measurements may only be carried out by skilled persons trained on the wheelchair at least
and at least under the supervision of an electrician who knows the checking instruments and
processes. Only an electrician is able to release the electric wheelchair for use after successful
checking measurements or servicing.
The service must only be confirmed in the service plan when at least the above-mentioned aspects
have been checked. We shall gladly refer you to an authorised specialist dealer in your area.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage caused by inadequate
or improper servicing.
