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Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist

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6.4 Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist Invacare recommends the following maintenance/cleaning procedures be conducted initially, between users, or as needed. This form is provided as a guide to help with documentation. Cleaning and Disinfecting Bed q Unplug the power cord of electric beds before performing maintenance. q Wipe down with disinfectant. Allow to dry completely. Mechanical Inspection and Maintenance q Inspect all bed components (i.e. rails, clevis pins, hitch pins, etc.) for damage or excessive wear and replace as necessary. q Visually examine all welds for cracks. q Inspect the head and foot spring sections for bending, warping or damage. q Check drive shaft and drive shaft connections for bending, damage or excessive wear. q Inspect pull tubes and mounting hardware for bending, damage or excessive wear. q Inspect all bolts and rivets to ensure that they are securely tightened and functioning properly. q Check casters to ensure they lock, if applicable, and roll properly. q Ensure end caps are in place and secure. Replace if missing or damaged. In addition, dealers should inspect bed ends for proper operation: 1. Adjust bed ends to the lowest position. 2. Remove bed ends from head or foot spring. 1114836-H-05 Maintenance 3. Remove bed end caps and plastic cover. 4. Inspect cables and pulleys for wear. 5. Inspect Acme screws for lubrication. Apply a light lithium based grease if necessary. 6. Reinstall the plastic cover and end caps. Electrical Inspection and Maintenance q Inspect all electrical bed components for damage or excessive wear (i.e., cracked or broken housings, or worn components). q Check pendant, power and motor cords for chafing, cuts or excessive wear. q Make sure all plugs are fully attached and free of damage. q Check all functions: 1. Head raises and lowers properly. 2. Foot raises and lowers properly. 3. Bed ends raise and lower properly. In addition dealers should inspect all electrical bed components: • Chafing • Nicks in the insulation • Missing insulation • Exposed internal wiring or conductors • Signs of pinching or crushing • Broken or deformed connectors If these conditions are present, the bed MUST not be used until the damaged component/wiring is replaced. Modification or other forms or repair including electrical or similar tape MUST NEVER be used. 41

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Maintenance
6.4
Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist
Invacare recommends the following maintenance/cleaning
procedures be conducted initially, between users, or as
needed. This form is provided as a guide to help with
documentation.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Bed
q
Unplug the power cord of electric beds before
performing maintenance.
q
Wipe down with disinfectant. Allow to dry completely.
Mechanical Inspection and Maintenance
q
Inspect all bed components (i.e. rails, clevis pins, hitch
pins, etc.) for damage or excessive wear and replace
as necessary.
q
Visually examine all welds for cracks.
q
Inspect the head and foot spring sections for bending,
warping or damage.
q
Check drive shaft and drive shaft connections for
bending, damage or excessive wear.
q
Inspect pull tubes and mounting hardware for bending,
damage or excessive wear.
q
Inspect all bolts and rivets to ensure that they are
securely tightened and functioning properly.
q
Check casters to ensure they lock, if applicable, and
roll properly.
q
Ensure end caps are in place and secure. Replace if
missing or damaged.
In addition, dealers should inspect bed ends for proper
operation:
1.
Adjust bed ends to the lowest position.
2.
Remove bed ends from head or foot spring.
3.
Remove bed end caps and plastic cover.
4.
Inspect cables and pulleys for wear.
5.
Inspect Acme screws for lubrication. Apply a light
lithium based grease if necessary.
6.
Reinstall the plastic cover and end caps.
Electrical Inspection and Maintenance
q
Inspect all electrical bed components for damage or
excessive wear (i.e., cracked or broken housings, or
worn components).
q
Check pendant, power and motor cords for chafing,
cuts or excessive wear.
q
Make sure all plugs are fully attached and free of
damage.
q
Check all functions:
1.
Head raises and lowers properly.
2.
Foot raises and lowers properly.
3.
Bed ends raise and lower properly.
In addition dealers should inspect all electrical bed
components:
•
Chafing
•
Nicks in the insulation
•
Missing insulation
•
Exposed internal wiring or conductors
•
Signs of pinching or crushing
•
Broken or deformed connectors
If these conditions are present, the bed
MUST not be used until the damaged
component/wiring is replaced. Modification
or other forms or repair including electrical or
similar tape MUST NEVER be used.
1114836-H-05
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