Quickie Helium Directions For Use Manual

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21ENGLISHHelium Rev.5.06.0 Maintenance and care...• If your wheelchair should ever get wet, please dry itafterwards.• A small amount of sewing-machine oil should be appliedto quick-release axles approximately every 8 weeks.Depending on the frequency and type of use, werecommend taking your wheelchair to your authoriseddealer every 6 months to have it inspected by trainedpersonnel.CAUTION !Sand and sea water (or salt in the winter) can damage thebearings of the front and rear wheels. Clean thewheelchair thoroughly after exposure.The following parts can be removed and sent back to themanufacturer/dealer for repair:• Rear wheels• Armrest• Footrest holder• Anti-Tip tubesThese components are available as spare parts. Forfurtherinformation, please see the spare parts catalogue.Hygiene measures when being re-used:Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefullyprepared. All surfaces which come into contact with theuser must be treated with a disinfection spray.To do this, you must use a disinfectant from the DGHMlist, e.g. Antifect Liquid (Schülke & Mayr) for rapid alcohol-based disinfection for medical products and medicaldevices, which must be disinfected quickly.Please take into account the manufacturer's instructionsfor the disinfectant you are using.In general, a complete disinfection cannot be guaranteedon seams. We therefore recommend that you dispose ofseat and back slings to avoid microbacterial contaminationwith active agents according to § 6 infection protectionlaw.7.0 Disposal / Recycling of materialsIf the wheelchair has been made available to you free ofcharge, then it does not belong to you. If it is no longerrequired, then follow the instructions to return it as givenby the organisation that made the wheelchair available toyou.In the following section, there is a description of thematerials used on the wheelchair, in view of the disposalor recycling of the wheelchair and its packaging.Particular regulations with regard to disposal or recyclingmay be in force locally and these must be taken intoaccount when performing disposal. (This can include thecleaning or decontamination of the wheelchair prior todisposal).Aluminium: Castor forks, wheels, sideguards for thechassis, armrest frame, footrest, push handlesSteel: Fixing points, quick-release axlePlastic: Handles, tube stoppers, castors, footplates,armpads and 12” wheel/tyrePackaging: Plastic bags made of soft polyethylene,cardboardUpholstery: Woven polyester with PVC coatings andexpanded combustion modified foam.Disposal or recycling should be carried out by a disposalcompany or at a public disposal point. You can also returnyour wheelchair to your dealer for disposal.8.0 Trouble-shootingWheelchair 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 propercontact with the groundCastors begin to wobble• Check the castor angle• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten ifnecessary (see the section on torque)• Check to make sure both castors are making propercontact with the groundWheelchair / Cross-tube assembly does not snap intoposition in the seat saddle• Chair is still new, i.e., the seat or backrest upholstery isstill very stiff. This will improve with time.Wheelchair is difficult to fold up• Adjustable backrest upholstery is too stiff. Loosen itaccordingly.Wheelchair squeaks and rattles• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten ifnecessary (see the section on torque)• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots wheremovable parts come into contact with one anotherWheelchair begins to wobble• Check angle at which castors are set• Check tyre pressure• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differently