Use And Maintenance; Introduction; Critical Maintenance Tips; C.maintenance Chart - IRIS Quickie Mode D'emploi

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The owner and/or Caregiver for the use of this product, is responsible for
making sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained service pro-
fessional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. The chair may require
periodic maintenance or certain in-use adjustments that may be performed
by the owner or caregiver.
A. INTRODUCTION
1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful
life of your chair.
2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn
parts and make your chair easier to use. You will need a mild deter-
gent solution and plenty of cleaning rags.
3. If discovered, repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts
before using the chair.
4. To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair
work done by your authorized dealer.
5. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the maintenance chart.
6. If you detect a problem, make sure to order parts, or have service,
and repair work done at your authorized dealer before use.
7. At least once per year, have a complete inspection, safety check,
and service of your chair made by an authorized dealer.
B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Tire Air Pressure:
Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE PER WEEK. The
wheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressure
shown on tire sidewall.
2. Axles & Axle Sleeves:
When checking axles and axle sleeves every six months, make sure they
are clean and tight.
Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance.
C. MAINTENANCE CHART
CHECK...
Tire inflation level
Wheel locks
All fasteners for wear and tightness
Armrests
Axle and axle sleeves
Quick-release axles
Wheels, tires and spokes
Casters
Anti-tip tubes
Frame
Rollers
Tilt cables and plunger
Rocker arm
Service by authorized supplier
WARNING
D. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish
a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent at least once
a month.
b. Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every three
months.
2. Axles and Moving Parts
a. Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly damp
(not wet) cloth.
b. Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or moving
parts.
3. Upholstery
a. Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).
b. Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage fabric.
4. Basic Maintenance Materials available at local store
a. Tire Pump
b. Clean rags or cotten cloth.
c. Teflon-based Lubricant
d. Mild Detergent.
NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
E. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE
SOLUTIONS
Make sure tire pressure is cor-
rect and equal in both rear tires
and front caster tires, if pneu-
matic.
Make sure all nuts and bolts
are snug.
Make sure all spokes and nipples
are tight on radial spoke wheels.
Use Tri-Flow Lubricant
(T eflon™-based) between all
modular frame connections and
parts.
Check for proper caster plate
adjustment. See instructions for
caster plate adjustment.
Make sure both front casters
touch the ground simultaneous-
ly. If they do not, add the proper
spacers between the bottom
bearing of the caster plate and
fork stem nut until they do.
Make sure you check for this
problem on a flat surface.
Consult with an authorized sup-
plier to adjust CG/CR forward
Consult with an authorized sup-
plier to adjust
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