Sunrise Medical Z-500 instruction manual Cleaning, Storage Tips, Battery Maintenance

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A.NOTES

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 will make your chair easier to use.

3.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” (p. 47)

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 service 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

1.Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may rust or corrode.

2.Before using your chair, make sure it is in proper working order. Inspect and service all items on the “Maintenance Chart” (See p. 47)

3.If you store this chair for more than three months, have it inspected by a supplier before use.

D.BATTERY MAINTENANCE

1.To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries upright.

2.Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries.

3.Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries.

1. Maintenance Schedule:

This varies for different types of batteries. Always follow the instructions supplied with your batteries.

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NOTE– Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses

when you handle or service batteries.

2.Adding Water: (Wet Cells Only)

•Wet-type lead acid batteries need periodic replacement of water lost due to evaporation.

NOTE– Use distilled water only.

•Check the battery fluid level about once a week. When you remove the stoppers (on top of the battery) there should be one-eighth to one-quar- ter of an inch of fluid above the internal plates. Do not overfill.

3.Corrosion:

Check battery terminals often for corrosion.

a. If corrosion is present, use a wire brush to clean the terminals.

NOTE– Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves.

b. Use baking soda to neutralize acid.

c. Use petroleum jelly to re-grease the terminals after connecting cables to battery. (Completely cover the terminal nut and bolt, cable clip and any exposed cable with jelly).

4.For Answers To Questions: Contact your supplier.

E. PNEUMATIC TIRES

1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or over-inflated.

2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in loss of control.

3. An over-inflated tire may burst.

4. Never use a gas station pump to inflate a tire. Such pumps provide air at high volume and may cause the tire to burst.

1. Check for signs of wear and correct air pressure in pneumatic tires weekly.

2.For best performance, inflate tires to the same pressure level, as shown on the tire sidewall: •8" pneumatic casters - 30 to 40 psi

•12" pneumatic drive wheels - 35 to 45 psi

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