Cleaning; Maintenance And Check-Ups - Invacare Alegio Manual Del Usuario

10 . Cleaning

The Invacare Alegio does not tolerate cleaning in automatic washing plants or using water jet based cleaning
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equipment.
The bed is washed down using a sponge, cloth or brush. Use ordinary disinfectioning detergents.
Dry the bed after cleaning.
Never use acids, alkalines or solvents such as acetone or cellulose thinner.
The hand control, motors and the control box can be wiped with a moist cloth
(the water temperature must be below 30° C).
When cleaning: Bring the backrest to its top position. Bring the bed to its top position. Disconnect the power
cord by pulling the plug from the socket outlet before cleaning the bed. The risk of entrapment of fingers is mini-
mised, as accidental elevation of parts of the bed is not possible.

11 . Maintenance and check-ups

Only personnel who have received the necessary instruction or training may perform service and maintenance on
the Invacare Alegio .
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After 3 months of use the following must be checked:
Tightening of the finger screws at the inserts in the middle of the bed.
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Fastening of the side rail - locking system and moving system.
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With normal operation, the first service inspection is required after 2 years and thereafter every second year,
according to the maintenance chart shown in chapter 12.
Please note:
The mattress support must be supported during service inspections to prevent accidental lowering.
Motors, control unit and hand control
These parts are serviced by exchanging the faulty part.
Motors, control unit and hand control must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt and must be inspected for
mechanical damage or breakage.
Inspect anchor points, cables, piston rod, casing and plugs and check the correct functioning of the motor.
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