Ferno FWE2040 Operator's Manual - Section 5 Maintenance
Section 5 Maintenance
Improper maintenance can cause injury
and unpredictable operation. Maintain the
chair only as described in this manual.
WARNING
The Ferno Model 2040, 2041 & 2042 Folding
Carry Chairs require scheduled maintenance
to keep them working safely. Set up and
follow a maintenance schedule.
When setting up your maintenance schedule,
consider how the chair will be used.
1
Will the chair be exposed to extreme
temperatures, or to salt, sand, mud, dust
etc.?
1
Will the chair be heavily used?
Follow the maintenance schedule below as a
minimum.
5.1 Schedule Maintenance
Maintenance
Usage
Lubrication/
Light Duty
Every 6 months
Medium Duty
Every 3 months
Heavy Duty
Every month
1-25 calls per month
26-200 calls per month
200+ calls per month
5.2 Cleaning the Chair and
Accessories
Remove the restraints and place them in a
mesh laundry bag. Machine wash them on
cold water using the delicate cycle and a mild
laundry detergent. Allow them to air dry.
Clean all other surfaces of the chair with warm
water and a mild laundry detergent. Use a
brush if necessary. Rinse it with warm water.
Towel dry the chair or allow it to air dry.
Wash the chair by using a sponge and mild
detergent soap mixed in warm water. For
particularly grimy cases, especially if the chair
has been in storage for a long period, it may
be necessary to first wash the chair with a rag
soaked in a mild solvent, prior to using soap
and water. Once cleaned, dry the chair with a
soft towel paying particular attention to swivel
and sliding joints.
NOTE- Do not use high pressure water or
steam to clean the chair. These methods
remove lubricants.
When using a maintenance product, follow
the manufacturer’s directions and read the
manufacturer’s material safety data sheet.
Contact Ferno Customer Service
Department to order Ferno cleaners and
disinfectants
Keep maintenance records. Use the
convenient form at the back of this manual
5.3 Disinfecting the Chair
Wipe all surfaces of the chair and restraints
with disinfectant (see Section 2.2 on
Bloodborne diseases). Follow the
manufacturer’s directions. As you wipe down
the chair, check it for damage and wear.
Bleach, phenols and iodine can cause
damage. Do not apply products containing
these chemicals to the chair.