Maintenance And Care; Trouble Shooting; Disposal / Recycling Of Materials - Sunrise Medical Zippie RS Manuel D'utilisation

15.0 Maintenance and care

Safety Check:
As the user you will be the first person to notice any possible
defects. We therefore recommend that before each use, you
check the following:
• Check the tyre pressure every 4 weeks. Check all tyres for
wear and damage.
• Check the brakes approximately every 4 weeks to make sure
that they are working properly and are easy to use.
• Change tyres as you would an ordinary bicycle tyre.
• All of the joints that are critical to using your wheelchair safely
are self-locking nuts. Please check every three months to make
sure that all bolts are secure (see the section on torque).
Safety nuts should only be used once and should be replaced
after use.
• Please use only mild household cleansers when your
wheelchair is dirty. Use only soap and water when cleaning the
seat upholstery.
• If your wheelchair should ever get wet, please dry it afterwards.
• A small amount of sewing-machine oil should be applied to
quick-release axles approximately every 8 weeks. Depending
on the frequency and type of use, we recommend taking your
wheelchair to your authorised dealer every 6 months to have it
inspected by trained personnel.
CAUTION!
Sand and sea water (or salt in the winter) can damage the
bearings of the front and rear wheels. Clean the wheelchair
thoroughly after exposure.
The following parts can be removed and sent back to the
manufacturer/dealer for repair:
• Rear wheels
• Armrest
• Footrest holder
• Anti-Tip tubes
These components are available as spare parts. For further
information, please see the spare parts catalogue.
Hygiene measures when being re-used:
Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefully
prepared. All surfaces which come into contact with the user
must be treated with a disinfection spray.
To do this, you must use a disinfectant from the DGHM list,
e.g.Antifect Liquid (Schülke & Mayr) for rapid alcohol-based
disinfection for medical products and medical devices, which
must be disinfected quickly.
Please take into account the manufacturer's instructions for the
disinfectant you are using.
In general, a complete disinfection cannot be guaranteed on
seams. We therefore recommend that you dispose of seat and
back slings to avoid microbacterial contamination with active
agents according to § 6 infection protection law.
Zippie RS Rev.1.0

16.0 Trouble shooting

Wheelchair pulls to one side
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle)
• Check the castor angle
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact
with the ground
Castors begin to wobble
• Check the castor angle
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary
(see the section on torque)
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact
with the ground
Wheelchair squeaks and rattles
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary
(see the section on torque)
• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots where movable parts
come in contact with one another
Wheelchair begins to wobble
• Check angle at which castors are set
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differently

17.0 Disposal / recycling of materials

NOTE: 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 the disposal or re-cycling of the
wheelchair and its packaging.
Specific waste disposal or recycling regulations may be in force
locally and these should be taken into consideration when
disposal arrangements are made. (This may include the cleaning
or de-contamination of the wheelchair before disposal).
Aluminium: Castor forks, wheels, side frames, armrests, frame,
leg rests, push handles
Steel: Fasteners, QR axle
Plastic: Handgrips, tube plugs, castor wheels, footplates,
armpads and 12" wheel/tyre
Packaging: Low density polythene bag, cardboard box
Upholstery: Woven polyester with PVC coatings and expanded
combustion modified foam.
Disposal or recycling should be done through a licensed agent
or authorised place of disposal. Alternatively your wheelchair
may be returned to your dealer for disposal.
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