Maintenance; Maintenance And Safety Inspection - Invacare Birdie Manual Del Usuario

7 Maintenance

7.1 Maintenance and Safety Inspection

WARNING!
Risk of Falling
Maintenance MUST be performed only by
qualified personnel.
Improper assembly may cause injury or damage.
– Regular maintenance of patient lifts and
accessories is necessary to assure proper
operation.
– DO NOT overtighten the mounting hardware.
This will damage the mounting bracket.
Service Interval
At normal daily operation, a service check-up should
take place every year, according to the Safety Inspection
Checklist. When performing annual or regular maintenance,
all parts designed to carry load must be, as a minimum,
tested with maximum load. All safety features must be
checked according to EN ISO 10535:2006 Annex B.
LOLER Statement
The UK Health and Safety Executive's Lifting Operations and
Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, require any equipment
that is used in the workplace to lift a load be subject to
safety inspection on a six monthly basis. Please refer to the
HSE web site for guidance www.hse.gov.uk.
The person responsible for the equipment must ensure
adherence to LOLER regulations.
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General Maintenance
Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts,
enhance smooth operation and extend the life
expectancy of the lift.
Follow the maintenance procedures described in
this manual to keep your patient lift in continuous
service.
The patient lift is designed to provide a maximum of safe,
efficient and satisfactory service with minimum care and
maintenance.
It is important to inspect all stressed parts, such as slings,
hanger bar and any pivot points for signs of wear, cracking,
fraying, deformation or deterioration. All parts of the patient
lift are made of the best grades of steel, but metal to
metal contact will wear after considerable use. Replace any
defective parts immediately and ensure that the lift is not
used until repairs are made. Refer to the Safety Inspection
Checklist for specific information regarding wear items.
There is no adjustment or maintenance of either the casters
or brakes, other than cleaning, lubrication and checking
axle and swivel bolts for tightness. Remove all debris, etc.
from the wheel and swivel bearings. If any parts are worn,
replace these parts immediately.
If you question the safety of any part of the lift, contact
your Dealer or Invacare representative immediately and
advise him/her of your problem.
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