Maintenance; Notes; Cleaning; Storage Tips - Quickie Pulse 6BC Mode D'emploi

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A. NOTES
a. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend
the useful life of your chair.
b. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or
worn parts and will make your chair easier to use.
c. To protect your investment, have all major service and repair
work done by your supplier.
1. Your chair needs regular maintenance for peak performance
and to avoid injury from chair failure, damage or premature
wear.
2. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the "Maintenance
Chart".
3. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the
chair before use.
4. At least once a year, have a complete safety check and serv-
ice of your chair performed by a supplier.
B. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish:
• Clean the paint finish with mild soapy water monthly.
• Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every
three months.
2. Motors:
• Clean around motor area weekly with a slightly damp (not
wet) cloth.
• Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust, or dirt on or around
the motors.
NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
3. Upholstery:
• Hand-wash only as needed. Machine washing may damage
fabric.
• Drip-dry only. Heat from a dryer may damage fabric.
NOTE– Washing the fabric may decrease fire retardant properties.
C. STORAGE TIPS
a. Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts
may rust or corrode.
b Before using your chair, make sure it is in proper working
order. Inspect and service all items on the "Maintenance
Chart".
c. If you store this chair for more than three months, have it
inspected by a supplier before use.
d. Use petroleum jelly to re-grease the terminals after connect-
ing cable to battery. (Completely cover the terminal nut and
bolt, cable clip and any exposed cable with jelly).
D. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE
Residual air pressure in tires can cause severe injury. Make sure
you release all air in tire before attempting to service or repair
tires.
1. Drive Wheels:
a. Elevate and securely support chair so that wheel is off the
ground. Release all air from tire.
b. Remove the center cap.
c. Remove four allen bolts.
d. Remove the wheel from the chair.
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e. Remove all bolts holding the two halves of rim together(not
applicable on solid aluminum rim), and remove tire and solid
insert
f. Repair or replace.
g. Reassemble the wheel. Use a torque setting of 420 in-lbs to
re-tighten the bolts.
h. Install the wheel on the chair by replacing center lock bolt.
Use a torque setting of 180 in-lbs to retighten the bolts.
i. Inflate the tire to the proper pressure level (listed on the
tire sidewall)
E. MOTOR BRUSHES
Check the motor brushes every four (4) months for wear. The
brushes should be clean and shiny. Replace worn or blackened
brushes
F. DISPOSING OF BATTERIES
1. All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful
life are deemed to be hazardous waste.
2. For further information on handling and recycling contact
your local recycling authority.
3. Always dispose of product through a recognized agent.
G. ORDERING PARTS
When you order parts, provide the following:
1. Model of chair
2. Serial number of chair
3. Left hand or right hand control
4. Part number, description and quantity of parts you need.
5. State reason for replacement.
H. MAINTENANCE CHART
You should check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals.
If any of the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, immediately
have them checked and/or repaired by your authorized Sunrise sup-
plier. Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance,
extend wheelchair life, and help prevent injuries.
CHECK...
Charge Batteries
Check tires for proper inflation level
Check batteries for proper electrolyte
level (wet only).
Check plugs and connectors for
proper connections
Check all moving parts for wear
Inspect all nuts, bolts and fasteners
for looseness or wear
Inspect upholstery for wear
Service by authorized supplier
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