{"id":423,"date":"2023-08-29T03:59:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T03:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/?p=423"},"modified":"2023-08-29T03:59:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T03:59:23","slug":"guidelines-for-receiving-and-maintaining-your-new-power-wheelchair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/29\/guidelines-for-receiving-and-maintaining-your-new-power-wheelchair\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines for Receiving and Maintaining Your New Power Wheelchair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424\" srcset=\"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3.png 840w, http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3-300x214.png 300w, http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3-768x549.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guidelines for Receiving and Maintaining Your New Power Wheelchair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon receiving your new power wheelchair, follow these steps to ensure proper setup, safe operation, and ongoing maintenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Initial Setup:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Carefully read the Owner&#8217;s Manual provided with your power wheelchair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With assistance or supervision, transfer into the wheelchair and ensure your comfortable positioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify that you can access and operate the driver controls (joystick, head array, etc.), powered seating functions, environmental controls, and any augmentative communication devices if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the help of an assistant, take the wheelchair for a test drive:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Familiarize yourself with basic operations and navigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice navigating thresholds, inclines, declines, tight spaces, turning, stopping, and reversing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If needed, have your medical equipment supplier or therapist adjust wheelchair parameters (speed, response, etc.) through programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Powered Seating Functions:<\/strong><br>If your wheelchair includes powered seating functions (tilt, recline, elevate, power elevating legs), perform a positioning cycle to ensure smooth and appropriate operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daily Maintenance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Before transferring in or out of the wheelchair, always turn it OFF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to the sounds your wheelchair&#8217;s motor makes; familiarize yourself with normal sounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly charge your batteries; avoid completely depleting them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe down the seat and frame with a dry or slightly damp, soft cloth to minimize dust and grime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediately clean up any moisture or spills to prevent damage to electronic components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep protective plastic covers (&#8220;shrouds&#8221;) in place to shield electronics from moisture or fluid spills. Replace damaged shrouds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monthly\/Periodic Inspection and Adjustment:<\/strong><br>Perform these checks on a regular basis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Examine the wheelchair for signs of corrosion due to exposure to fluids; replace corroded electrical components immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check wheels for cracks and wear; replace if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect seat-positioning straps for wear, ensure secure buckles, and verify that hardware attaching the strap to the frame is undamaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect electrical components for corrosion or damage; replace as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid exposing your power wheelchair to moisture or fluids, such as rain, showers, or car washes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly inspect upholstery for rips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure headrests, armrests, and footrests are properly adjusted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be vigilant about keeping the wheelchair clean and well-maintained to ensure safe and reliable operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these guidelines will help you enjoy a smooth and trouble-free experience with your new power wheelchair. For any specific maintenance procedures or troubleshooting, refer to the Owner&#8217;s Manual provided. For replacement parts or professional servicing, consult your medical equipment supplier or service provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This information is based on a 2006 document by Invacare Corporation. Always refer to the latest manufacturer&#8217;s recommendations and guidelines for your specific power wheelchair model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/\">rent invacare product from madisonmedicalrental.com<\/a> and from <a href=\"https:\/\/benhospitalbedrental.com\/\">benhospitalbedrental.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guidelines for Receiving and Maintaining Your New Power Wheelchair Upon receiving your new power wheelchair, follow these steps to ensure proper setup, safe operation, and ongoing maintenance: Initial Setup: Powered Seating Functions:If your wheelchair includes powered seating functions (tilt, recline, elevate, power elevating legs), perform a positioning cycle to ensure smooth and appropriate operation. 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