Checking The Carabiner And Its Mounting; Replacing The Hanger Bar - Invacare Birdie Manual Del Usuario

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7.5 Checking the carabiner and its mounting

WARNING!
Risk of Injury
Worn or damaged parts of the lift may cause injury to
the patient or assistants.
– After the first year of use, the hooks of the hanger
bar and mounting brackets of the boom should
be inspected every six months to determine the
extent of wear. Check for signs of cracking, fraying,
deformation or deterioration. If these parts become
worn, replacement must be made.
Checking the carabiner
1. Check the carabiner for wear at contact points A and B.
Do not use the lift if the carabiner measures less than 6 mm at
these points.
Checking the boom pin
1. Remove plastic part A.
Turn carabiner B up to see the welded pin C.
2.
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A
B
C
A
B
3. Check the pin C for wear.
Do not use the lift if the pin measures less than 7 mm.
4. Insert the plastic part again.

7.6 Replacing the Hanger Bar

If the scale is installed on the lift, refer to the scale instruction
manual to replace the hanger bar.
B
A
Support the hanger bar A with one hand.
1.
Open the carabiner B with the other hand (Detail A).
2.
3. Remove the hanger bar from the carabiner.
4. Reverse STEPS 1- 3 to install the new hanger bar.
5. Check that the hanger bar is firmly attached to the carabiner.
The gate of the carabiner must be closed after the hanger bar is
mounted.
A
A
B
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