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g. Seat and backrest upholstery
Make sure that the upholstery is in good condition.
h. Rear wheels
Make sure that the wheel nuts and precision bearings are
tight.
Make sure that the wheels are parallel to the frame.
i. Handrims
Check for rough patches.
j. Spokes
Make sure that the spokes are not distorted, loose or bro-
ken.
k. Castors
Make sure that the axle is tight by turning the wheel the
wheel must gradually come to a stop.
l. Fork/steering tube
Make sure that all the fittings are well tightened.
m. Pneumatic and solid tyres
Check the pressure of the pneumatic tyres (Front=250 kPa,
Rear=350 kPa) check the wear of the solid tyre tread.
n. Cleaning and disinfection
Cleaning: Use only damp clothes and gentle detergent.
Do not use abrasive or scouring liquid. Do not use high
pressure cleaning devices on ball bearings (front & rear
wheels, fork axles).
Make sure you dry the wheelchair if it is
wet (e.g. after washing it or going out in the rain).
Disinfection: Spray or wipe disinfection using a tested and
recognised product is permitted.
Please pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions of
the medical product desinfectant you are using.
4. Transportation
Transport of wheelchairs in vehicles
The Invacare® Action
4
has been tested for safety in collisions
according to ISO-7176-19, Invacare® Action
4
can be used
for transport in vehicles that have been specially adapted for
this purpose. The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the
vehicle according to the methods described on the following
pages.
Remember that the best solution is always to move
the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat
and to stow the wheelchair safely and securely in a
separate compartment.
Test report from dynamic safety restraint test
(ISO-7176-19)
Test no
: P501858A (fixed backrest) & P501858B (Folding
backrest), Customer : Invacare Rea AB, Date : 2005-04-05
The safety restraint devices used in this test must be appro-
ved according to ISO-10542. We have chosen to work with
Unwin, a well-known quality manufacturer of safety restraint
devices for wheelchairs. Restraint system manufacturer may
improve its products, please contact them for more details.
