Express
2012-03
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Use the drive electronics display to check that the driving, braking and
adjustment features are fully-functional. If these functions are impaired, contact
your dealer.
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Every 8 weeks: inspection and possibly lubricating or adjusting from
Arm supports, footrests, wheel axles
Dirt under the battery cover (carefully remove any dirt as it can corrode the
plugs).
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WARNING:
Remove the pole connectors before cleaning the poles
of the batteries.
L
WARNING
: Risk of Short circuit -
Be careful not to put any objects
capable of conducting an electric current between the poles of the
batteries.
Dirt / corrosion on the poles of the batteries (be careful to keep the poles of the
batteries clean as dirt may damage the batteries).
Tighten moving parts that can be removed.
Condition of the cushioning materials
Profile depth of the wheels
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Every 6 months or for every new user
General review
Mechanical integrity
Cleanness, Disinfection
Function of the wheels and check tyre pressure
That the charger is working
Check the following greasing points:
a) All movable parts
For your convenience, on the back of this manual is a maintenance plan.
Repairing and assembling of spare parts for your wheelchair may only be performed by the
specialist dealer.
Only authorized Vermeiren spare parts may be installed.
4.2 Shipping and storage
The shipping and storage of the electric wheelchair shall be according following instructions:
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Store in a dry place (b5 °C and +45 °C).
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The relative humidity of the air should be between 30% and 70%.
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Provide sufficient covering or packaging to protect the electric wheelchair from rust
and foreign bodies. (e.g. salt water, sea air, sand, dust).
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Store all removed parts together in one place (or mark them if necessary) to avoid
mixing up with other products when re-assembling (e.g. the charger).
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Components must be stored without being subjected to strains (Do not put too heavy
parts on the electric wheelchair, not clamping between something, ...). Grasp the
wheelchair by solid frame parts only.
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Check internal cables for squashing and the prevention of kinks.
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Disconnect the power plug of the battery charger.
