16.0 Disposal
If the wheelchair has been supplied to you free of charge
it may not belong to you. If it is no longer required, follow
any instructions given by the organisation issuing the
wheelchair in order that it may be returned to them.
The following information describes the materials used in
the wheelchair in relation to their disposal or re-cycling of
the wheelchair and its packaging.
Specific waste disposal or recycling regulations may be
in force locally and these should take into consideration
when disposal arrangements are made. (This may include
the cleaning or de-contamination of the wheelchair before
disposal).
Aluminium: - Armrest casting, drive wheels, some foot
plates, castor arm castings.
Steel: - Base unit, seat and backrest frame, motor
mounts, armpad brackets, castor forks, leg rests, and
fasteners.
Plastic: - Handgrips, tube plugs, seat location brackets,
castor wheels and tyres, top shroud.
Packaging: - Low density polythene bag, cardboard box.
Upholstery: - Woven polyester with PVC coatings and
expanded combustion modified foam.
Batteries and Electrical items:
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to open the batteries.
• Batteries contain sulphuric acid.
• Batteries should be returned to Sunrise Medical or your
wheelchair dealer.
• Alternatively, batteries should be recycled at a specific
licensed disposal centre.
Rev.C
The symbols below mean that in accordance with local
laws and regulations your product should be disposed
of separately from household waste. When this product
reaches the end of its life, take it to the local collection
point designated by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of your product at the time
of disposal will help conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects the
environment.
NOTE: Ensure you are the legal owner of the product
prior to arranging for the product disposal in accordance
with the above recommendations.
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