R82 Flamingo - Care and Maintenance Guide; Frame and Wheel Maintenance; Troubleshooting Common Issues; Height Adjustment Solutions

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
FRAME
Fasten all screws underneath the chair on a regualr basis, especially when the chair has been
changed from one width to another. Further, it is important to keep the wheelchair clean, both for
your own comfort and the longevity of the chair. If the chair has been used in water containing
chlorine, it should be washed down using clean water and dried with a damp cloth. Make sure
that all water has been removed from the frame each time you use the bath chair. Wash the chair
with car shampoo or washing-up liquid. Do not use any cleaning materials containing chlorine or
methylated spirit. Use a concentrate of acetic acid if calcareous deposits turn into a problem. Rinse
out 10-15 minuts with clean water.
WHEELS
Clean the wheels of hair and dirt when needed.
INSPECTION
It is important to fasten all screws on the chair on a regular basis. All screws which secure the ac
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cessories have to be checked, at least once a month. Further, it is important to be aware of any
indications of beginning faults on the frame, PVC parts and the like.
REPAIR
If there is a fault on your chair you should contact your dealer at once. Defective chairs should
not be used. If your chair needs reconditioning or repair, only original R82 parts must be used.
Accessories or available spare parts which are broken can be forwarded to R82 for repair. If fault
in the fundamental pars, the hole chair need to be returned to R82 for repair. R82 will not be held
responsible for damage or injury caused by use of non-original parts or repairs made by a non-
authorized R82 person.
Problem*
The height adjustment is
not properly in place.
The green safety bearings
are not in place.
The back/seat are askew.
Solution
Make sure that the screw hole is aligned with a hole on the inner
frame.
Gently tilt the seat/footrest backwards and forwards until the safety
bearings snap into place.
Make sure that the grips on either side of the chair are tightened.
TROUBLESHOOTING
* The user may experience several of these problems in the chair that is incorrectly adjusted
or is being incorrectly used.
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