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7. OPERATION
7.1 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
To ensure safe operation of the Cove Chair the following precautions should be taken:
• Keep children and pets away from all moving parts while operating the Cove Chair.
• Do not allow children to play on or operate the Cove Chair.
• Do not sit or stand on the legrest
7.2 ACTIVATING CASTOR DIRECTIONAL AND TOTAL LOCKS
• To assist with steering the Cove Chair, activate the green directional lock on both front castors.
• To securely keep the chair from moving, activate the red total lock on both rear castors.
7.3 MOVING THE COVE CHAIR
• The Cove Chair can be transported with a user in the seat provided it is being used on smooth, flat
surfaces and traveling at a gentle walking speed.
• Before moving a user, always check that they are comfortable, positioned right back in the seat, and
if a Weight-Bearing Footrest is attached ensure it is extended out.
Never use the Cove Chair on a slope (whatever the angle).
Never try to clear an obstacle of more than 2cm (such as a doorstep) when the occupant
is in the chair
8. CARE & MAINTENANCE
8.1 REGULAR CLEANING
The Cove Chair upholstery is resistant to most everyday environmental factors and will remain in good
condition when regularly maintained (at least once per month). To do this:
• Regularly dust and clean.
• Wash with soapy water and rinse with clean water on a wet cloth to remove cleaning chemical
residue.
• Remove all stains as quickly as possible.
• Regularly clean o sweat marks.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to any heat source.
• DO NOT use undiluted alcohol, solvents, detergents, corrosive cleaning products, products
containing Chlorine/Bleach over 1,000ppm, perchlorethylene, waxes or trichloroethylene.
• DO NOT use hard brushes or any other pointed object to clean the DARTEX patient surface.
• To remove stubborn stains, use bleach (up to 1,000ppm concentration) or 10% alcohol diluted in
water. Rinse with clean water in a damp cloth.
• Some stains can be reduced, but not entirely removed by cleaning. These include: ink, coee,
wine, alcohol, blood, urine, food, chocolate, ketchup etc., and some colourants used in clothing
such as jeans.
Aidacare is not liable for residual stains resulting from outside pollutants.
• If the Cove Chair is in a shared use environment, it should be cleaned and disinfected after each
individual use.
The Cove Chair requires routine maintenance checks. Some checks can be carried out by a carer, but
others will require assistance from an authorised Aspire Dealer. Following the maintenance schedule
described in this section will help to ensure trouble-free operation.
For further information regarding Cover Chair maintenance, contact Aidacare or an authorised
Aspire dealer.
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8.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To ensure product safety and longevity, the Cove Chair should be serviced every six months.
Only genuine Aspire parts should be used for replacement. Change or repair carried out using parts
from third party sources may void the warranty. Aidacare cannot be held responsible for products where
non-approved parts or repairs have been installed/carried out.
• Check all fastenings and moving parts, and systematically replace any worn bolts or nuts (e.g.
damaged threads, reduced screw sections, traces of rust).
• Lubricate moving parts. Silicone spray is a good option and should be applied with a narrow nozzle
to avoid splashback on the chair.
