Maintenance; Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist; Cleaning The Sling And The Lift; Reuse - Invacare Stand Assist Manual Del Usuario

Invacare® Stand Assist

8 Maintenance

8.1 Maintenance Safety Inspection
Checklist
WARNING!
– Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by
qualified personnel.
– A competent person must ensure that the
strength and stability of the product remains
adequate for all tasks if parts are replaced.
– DO NOT overtighten the mounting hardware,
this will damage the mounting brackets.
Follow the maintenance procedures described in this
manual to keep your patient lift in continuous service.
The Invacare Patient Lift is designed to provide a maximum
of safe, efficient and satisfactory service with minimum care
and maintenance.
All parts of the Invacare Lift are made of the best grades of
steel, but metal to metal contact will wear after considerable
use.
There is no adjustment or maintenance of the casters, 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 IMMEDIATELY.
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. This is to be carried
out by a suitably trained individual. Please refer to the HSE
website for guidance (www.hse.gov.uk).
Regular maintenance of patients lifts and accessories is
necessary to assure proper operation. It is the responsibility
of the person responsible for the patient lift to ensure that
this maintenance is carried out.
After the first 12 months of operation, inspect all pivot
points and fasteners for wear. If the metal is worn, the
parts MUST be replaced. Perform this inspection every six
months thereafer.
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.
q Inspect and clear wheels of debris.
q Inspect pivot joints for wear.
SLINGS AND HARDWARE
q
Check all sling attachments each time it is used to
ensure proper connection and patient safety.
q Inspect sling material for wear.
q Inspect straps for wear.
q
Inspect stitching.
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8.2 Cleaning the Sling and the Lift

Cleaning the Sling
The sling should be washed regularly in water temperature
not exceeding 203°F (95°C) and a biological solution. Refer
to the washing instructions in the sling user manual.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Lift
To prevent cross-infection, the hoist must be cleaned and
disinfected after each use.
A soft cloth, dampened with water and a small amount of
mild detergent, is all that is needed to clean the patient lift.
The lift can be cleaned with non-abrasive cleaners.
Never use acids, alkaline or solvents for cleaning the lift. Dry
Initials:
the lift carefully after cleaning.
Motors, control unit and mounting parts can be damaged if
the lift is cleaned any other way than stated above.
The lift must be wiped with a moistened, firmly wrung cloth
with ordinary household disinfectants. Only use disinfection
detergents approved by the facility.

8.3 Reuse

This product is suitable for reuse. The maximum number of
times it can be reused is dependent upon product condition.
To prevent the transmission of infection, the patient lift and
slings must be cleaned after each use. Before reuse, refer to
Cleaning the Sling and the Lift .
THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
q 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.
THE LIFT ARMS AND LINKAGE
q
Check all hardware and attachment points.
q Inspect for bends or deflections.
q Inspect bolted joints of the lift arms for wear.
q Inspect to ensure that the lift arms are centered
between the base legs.
q
Inspect pivot joints for wear.
q Check sling hooks for wear or deflection.
THE MAST
q Mast must be securely assembled to lift arms.
q Inspect for bends or deflections.
q
Inspect pivot joints for wear.
CLEANING
q Whenever necessary.
WARNING!
– After EACH laundering (in accordance with
laundering instructions on the sling), inspect
the sling for wear, tears and loose stitching.
Discard any patient sling that meets these
criteria IMMEDIATELY.
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