Castors
Lift.base.and.check.each.wheel.to.ensure.it.is.not.damaged,.loose.or.worn.
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Brakes
Removing.any.grease.or.dirt.that.has.built.up.on.the.wheels,.check.that.the.brakes.
stop.the.wheels.rotating..
Check.they.are.securely.fixed.in.place.&.that.there.are.no.signs.of.damage.or.wear.&.tear.
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Pushing.
Handles
Ensure.handles.are.functioning.correctly..
Check.there.are.no.signs.of.damage.or.wear.and.tear..
Ensure.push.handle.grips.are.secure.
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Seat.Tilt.
In.Space.
Mechanism
With.the.tilt.lock.released.check.for.free.movement.with.no.signs.of.damage.or.wear.
to.the.mechanism,.lever.or.cables..
Tighten.the.lock.and.ensure.it.holds.the.seat.angle.
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Base.Height.
Adjustment.
With.the.seat.unloaded,.press.the.lever.&.ensure.it.moves.freely.to.the.maximum.height..
Place.the.appropriate.maximum.load.(40,.60,.80.or.00kgs).and,.over.a.period.of.time.
(approx.0.-.5.minutes),.check.that.there.is.no.creep.(lowering).of.the.seat..If.it.is.not.
practical.to.perform.this.test,.as.a.minimum.requirement,.immediately.following.the.
maintenance.check,.the.static.position.of.the.seat.should.be.monitored.whilst.a.user.
is.positioned.in.the.system.
With.the.load.on,.press.the.lever.&.ensure.the.seat.travels.freely.to.the.lowest.position.
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Seat./.Backrest.
Upholstery.
Check.the.attachment.points.of.the.seat.and.backrest.upholstery.are.tight..
Check.for.worn.covering..Rough.worn.upholstery.can.cause.discomfort,.would.be.
difficult.to.keep.hygienically.clean,.and.may.cause.skin.irritation.
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Interface
Check.there.are.no.signs.of.damage.or.wear.and.tear..
Ensure.the.function.secures.the.seating.unit.properly..
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Frame.
With.correct.
maintenance.the.
frame.should.
provide.at.least.
5.years.trouble.
free.use.but,.
depending.on.
conditions.of.use,.
wear.will.occur.
and.a.thorough.
inspection.is.
recommended.
Check.all.metal.parts.to.ensure.there.are.no.signs.of.damage.or.wear.and.tear,.paying.
particular.attention.to.adjustable.or.moving.parts.
Check.there.are.no.signs.of.failure.in.joints.and.welds..
Check.tightness.&.security.of.all.fixings,.bolts,.nuts,.spring.loaded.pegs,.&.other.fitments.
Check.for.signs.of.fatigue.wears,.replace.parts.that.show.signs.of.wear.or.repeatedly.
becoming.loose..
ANCHOR.POINTS.(where.applicable).for.transportation.must.be.checked.to.ensure.
security,.check.there.are.no.signs.of.damage,.wear.and.tear.or.failure.
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Fixtures.
Check.arm.pads.and.headrest.and.replace.if.worn.
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General.maintenance.should.be.carried.out.by.a.competent,.professional.person.who.is.well.informed.on.
how.to.use.the.equipment.(see.warranty.-.page.5).if.there.is.no.such.person.available.or.a.more.thorough.
check.is.needed,.a.service.via.an.approved.repairer.(see.opposite).should.be.booked..The.person.who.
carries.out.the.maintenance.check.or.service.should.always.fill.out.the.service.history.log.record.(page.4).
in.order.to.ensure.the.warranty.remains.valid.
As.documented.opposite,.the.degree.of.maintenance.required.is.dependant.on.various.factors.relating.to.
the.use.of.the.product..In.addition.to.the.specific.functional.adjustment.warnings.specified.in.this.manual,.
it.should.be.ensured.that.a.thorough.inspection.of.the.following.should.be.completed.at.no.greater.than.6.
month.intervals:.(Points.listed.here.are.generic.across.the.JCM.range.and.do.not.apply.to.all.products).
Cleaning & Care
We.recommend.the.following.points.for.successful.cleaning.of.your.equipment..(It.is.possible.that.some.
surface.wrinkling.may.occur.following.these.processes)
Fabric Upholstery Care
Refer.to.JCMs.fabric.cleaning.guide.which.can.be.found.on.their.website.
www.jcmseating.co.uk
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Do.not.use.bleach,.acidic,.solvent,.abrasive,.biological.or.phenolic.based.cleaners.
Metal Framework
If.all.upholstery.is.removed.the.metal.framework.can.be.cleaned.with.hot.soapy.water.and.detergent.or.
it.can.be.steam.cleaned..(Labelling.may.need.to.be.replaced.following.steam.cleaning).
Ensure.that.the.framework.is.thoroughly.dried.after.cleaning.
Always.ensure.that.any.moving.or.adjustable.parts.are.re-lubricated.
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General Maintenance
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