8 Maintenance
8.1 Maintenance and Inspection
The product is maintenance-free, provided the cleaning and
safety instructions outlined below are adhered to.
To ensure good performance and safety the following checks
should regularly be carried out:
•
Check the product and accessories regularly for damage.
Do not use the product if defective.
•
In case of damage or malfunction it is recommended to
contact the provider.
•
Ensure that the product is securely assembled and that
screws are properly tightened.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury and Damage
If the product is improperly adjusted it can cause
accidents and severe injuries.
– The product must be repaired by a qualified
technician.
– Damaged parts have to be replaced by a
qualified technician.
– Only use original Invacare spare parts.
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8.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
8.2.1 General Safety Information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is
completely dried before taking it into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
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