7 MAINTENANCE

7 Maintenance

7.1Cleaning

General Cleaning

1.Wipe the outer cover with a damp cloth when necessary.

Laundering

1.

Release the hook and loop fasteners securing the back cushion

 

cover. The hook and loop fasteners are located on the top and

 

bottom edge and inside of the back shell.

2.

Remove the foam cushion.

3.

Remove the lumbar support. Refer to Installing/Adjusting the

 

Lumbar Support on page 28.

4.

Remove the cover from the back shell.

7.2Inspection

WARNING

￿Check ALL fasteners weekly to ensure that mechanical connections and attaching hardware are tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

DO NOT continue to use this product if problems are discovered. Corrective maintenance can be performed at or arranged through your equipment supplier.

Visually inspect parts including hardware, brackets, upholstery materials, foams (if accessible), and plastics, for deformation, corrosion, breakage, wear or compression.

5.

Follow the washing instructions on the cover.

6.

Allow the cover to fully dry.

7.

Insert the foam cushion into the cover.

8.

Ensure the foam cushion is fully inserted and the perimeter of the

 

foam is aligned with the cover seams.

9.

Install the cover onto the back shell.

10.

Install the lumbar support. Refer to Installing/Adjusting the Lumbar

 

Support on page 28.

7.3Reuse

￿

WARNING: Risk of Injury

Always have a dealer inspect the product for damage before transferring the product to a different user. If any damage is found, DO NOT use the product.

Otherwise injury may occur.

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