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Globetraveller user manual
© 2009 VAN OS MEDICAL
International customers please contact:
Tel. +31(0)167 573020, Fax +31(0)167 573381, E-mail:
sales@vanosmedical.nl
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www.vanosmedical.com
Irish and UK customers please contact:
Tel. +44(0)1757 701177, Fax +44(0)1757 706011, E-mail:
sales@vanosmedical.com
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www.vanosmedical.com
With normal circumstances no responsibility is accepted when the wheelchair needs replacement or repairs as a
direct result from:
1.
Not maintaining the wheelchair and parts according to the recommendations of the manufacturer, or not using
the specific original parts;
2.
Damaging the wheelchair or parts by inattentive use, accident or wrong use;
3.
Adjusting the wheelchair or parts, different from the specifications of the manufacturer, or reparations done
before the service agent is warned.
4.
If the product is not equipped with an original factory frame number and identification label as described in
the manual, see chapter 1.
The wheelchair that is described and showed in this manual can differ from your own model in details. However, all
instructions are relevant, independent of slightly different details. We reserve the right to change the product in
this manual without further notice. All drawings, measures and capacities showed in this manual, are
approximations and may be slightly different to your wheelchairs specifications.
Warning:
Van Os Medical can not be liable for any consequent or individual damage whatsoever. While this
manual is created with care it is not exclusive. If you are going to use the wheelchair not in
accordance with the guidelines in this manual you need to consult with an authorized Van Os Medical
dealer. The warranty is only valid during the indicated period. If adjustments are made to the
wheelchair, who have structural impact on the product, the warranty will expire completely. U can
contact Van Os Medical for an enlarged warranty and supply conditions and a address list of
authorized dealers.
For warranty service, contact your authorised dealer from where you bought your wheelchair. If it occurs that you
are not helped to your satisfaction concerning the warranty service, please contact VAN OS MEDICAL in writing. You
can find the address on front page of this manual.
10.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
10.1 General maintenance instructions
Your wheelchair needs periodical maintenance. This is necessary for a long lifetime and an optimal users comfort of
your wheelchair. A badly maintained wheelchair will give more technical problems, turn less flexible and fall out
the warranty terms.
Preventive maintenance is most important and many of these things you can easily do yourself or a friend or family
member can help you. We highlight below the maintenance you can do yourself.
Every week
Check tyre pressure;
Every month
Check the fold ability of the wheelchair and the quick release rear wheels;
Check upholstery for wear;
Check wheel movement front and rear and check turn ability of the wheels;
Check if the brakes are working correct;
Every three months
Check all bolts, screws and nuts and tighten if necessary;
Check all spokes for tension;
Check tyre tread for wear.
Furthermore we advise you let you wheelchair check by an authorised dealer every year. Make sure you dealer
checks the point mentioned by paragraph 10.2.
In chapter 7, you will also find
extensive information on the
maintenance of your wheelchair.
