6 Maintenance
6.1 Maintenance
A service contract can be made in the countries, where
Invacare® has its own sales company. In certain countries
Invacare®offers courses in service and maintenance of the
bed. Spare parts lists and additional user manuals are
available from Invacare®.
With normal daily use, service must be carried out according
to the check list after two years use and thereafter every
second year.
IMPORTANT!
– The mattress support must be supported
during service inspections, to prevent accidental
lowering.
– Only personnel who have received the
necessary instructions or training may perform
service and maintenance of the bed.
– After reconditioning the bed, or if bed functions
change, service must be carried out according
to the check list.
Before Use
•
Ensure that all manual and electrical parts functions
correctly and are in a secure state.
After three months
•
Ensure that all manual and electrical parts are
functioning, and tighten bolts, screws, nuts, etc.
Every year
•
We recommend a safety test comprising the motors'
performance and mechanical state.
Every second year
•
Service should be performed according to the check list.
Motors, hand control and control units are serviced
by exchanging the faulty part.
6.1.1 Checklist maintenance
Checkpoints
q
Visual inspection of all parts of the bed (no
deformations)
q
Circlips, cotter pins and plastic fixing ring - properly
locked and intact.
q
Screws - tightened.
q
Weldings - intact (no wear and tear)
q
Castors (rolling smoothly)
q
Castor fittings - tightened.
q
Castor brakes - locking properly.
q
All motors - running properly (with regular speed and
at low noise).
q
Wires - correctly wired and undamaged.
q
Electric plugs - undamaged.
q
Side rail locking and moving system - properly locking
and running smoothly.
q
Accessories - correctly assembled and correct function.
q
Damaged coating - repaired.
q
Leakage of grease - check for grease.
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage to property
Grease leaks can lead to accidental falls or fire.
– Contact service provider if leaks of grease or
other residue is detected.
6.2 Cleaning and disinfection
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
your product.
– Follow instructions carefully for either
Non-washable or Washable components.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid,
cellulose thinner, acetone etc)
– Never use a solvent that changes the structure
of the plastic or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the bed is carefully dried
before taking it into use again.
6.2.1 Cleaning methods
Electrical components
IMPORTANT!
Non-washable electronics can not withstand high
temperatures.
– Do not wash or dry in higher temperatures
than 40 °C.
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
Max. temperature: 40 °C
Solvent/chemicals: Water
Metal components
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush. Water
may be pressurized, but not high pressure or steam.
Max. temperature: 40 °C
Solvent/chemicals: Household detergent or soap and water,
6-8 pH
Wood (including textile straps on side rails, if existing)
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
Max. temperature: 40 °C
Solvent/chemicals: Household detergent or soap and water,
6-8 pH
Textiles (including upholstery and mattresses)
See attached label on each product.
6.3 Lubrication
Lubrication plan
We recommend lubricating the bed according to the
following instructions:
•
Points of rotation in mattress support and base frame
- lubricate with medically clean oil.
•
Motor attachment points to mattress platform -
lubricate with medically clean oil.
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