Safety Inspection Checklist - Invacare Birdie Manual Del Usuario

Invacare®Birdie™

7.1.1 Safety inspection checklist

A person who is suitably and properly qualified and well acquainted
with the design, use and care of the lift should perform periodic
inspections.
Date of Inspection:
THE CASTER BASE
q
Inspect for missing hardware.
q
Base opens/closes with ease.
q
Inspect casters and axle bolts for tightness.
q
Inspect casters for smooth swivel and roll.
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Inspect and clear wheels of debris.
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Inspect pivot joints for wear.
SLINGS AND HARDWARE
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Check all sling attachments each time it is used to ensure
proper connection and patient safety.
q
Inspect sling material for wear.
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Inspect straps for wear.
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Inspect stitching.
THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
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Check for leakage.
q
Inspect hardware on mast, boom and base.
q
Check for wear or deterioration. If damaged, return to
factory.
q
Cycle to ensure smooth quiet operation of the electric
actuator.
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Initials:
THE BOOM
q
Check all hardware and hanger bar supports.
q
Inspect for bends or deflections.
q
Inspect bolted joints of boom for wear.
q
Inspect to ensure that the boom is centered between the
base legs.
q
Check the mast pivot bolt. Ensure that the bolt is tightly
secured.
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Inspect pivot joints for wear.
THE MAST
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Mast must be securely assembled to boom.
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Inspect for bends or deflections.
q
Inspect pivot joints for wear.
THE HANGER BAR
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Check the bolt/hooks for wear or damage.
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Check sling hooks for wear or deflection.
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Inspect pivot joints for wear.
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Check the carabiner for wear at contact points.
Refer to 7.5 Checking the carabiner and its mounting, page 36
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Check the welded pin that is carrying the carabiner at the
boom.
Refer to 7.5 Checking the carabiner and its mounting, page 36
CLEANING
q
Whenever necessary.
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