Service information
Maintenance of a medical device is wholly the responsibility of the owner of that device. Failure to maintain a device in
accordance with the instructions may invalidate the device's warranty. Furthermore, failure to maintain a device may
compromise the clinical condition or safety of users and/or their caregivers. Do not perform service and maintenance
while the user is in the product.
Contact local dealer for assistance, if needed, in setting up, using or maintenance of the device.
1st Day
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Read the User Guide carefully before use and store
it in a safe place for future reference
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Store the enclosed tools on/at the product
Daily
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Use a dry cloth to clean the product
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Visual inspection. Repair or replace any damaged
or worn-out parts
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Ensure that all fasteners are in place and fitted
correctly
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Check all fittings and buckles for signs of worn
out parts
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Check that all cables connecting the power system
are in good shape
Weekly
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Check that all castors are moving freely and that all
wheel locks/brakes are easily activated
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Wipe off any residue and dirt from the product
using a cloth with warm water and a mild
detergent/soap and dry before use
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Disinfect the product. please check the disinfection
section in this User Guide for more information
Monthly
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All nuts and bolts on this product must be checked
and tightened to avoid unnecessary failures
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Oil the swing-away parts. We recommend you use a
professional lubricant system
Annually
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Inspect the frame for cracks or signs for worn-out
parts and carry out annual service. Never use a
product which appears to be substandard or faulty
Warewashing machine
This product can be washed at:
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60°C in 10 minutes
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85°C in 3 minutes
.. using a mild detergent in a washing machine designed
for medical devices. Use the machine's drying function
to dry the product. Clean the accessories separately.
For products equipped with gas spring(s). The gas spring
piston rod should be retracted to minimum stroke and
without load before washing, to avoid degreasing of the
piston rod.
Before washing
Remove the following items and clean them separately:
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Accessories
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Power unit including; Actuator, battery and handset
Do NOT clean the power unit with a high pressure
cleaner or steam cleaner.
Do not submerge the handset in water
After washing:
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Replace the power column going backwards
through the procedure give on page 25
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Check that the handset functionalities works
correct
Disinfection
The product can be disinfected with a 70% disinfectant
IPA solution. It is recommended to wipe off any residue
and dirt from the product, using a cloth with warm water
and a mild detergent/soap without chlorine and let it dry
before disinfection.
Service interval
A detailed inspection of the product must be made every
12 months (every 6 months for heavy users) and every
time the product is reissued for use. The inspection
should be carried out by a technically competent person
who has been trained in the use of the product.
Service Check List:
Check and adjust the following functions as per their
intended use. Repair or replace any damaged or worn-
out parts. Please check the:
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For products with gasspring and/or telescopic
tube, check that the locking mechanisms work.
Also check that it is possible to tilt the basis plate
horizontally and vertically.
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For products with power, recharge the battery and
check that the handset works by tilting the basis
plate to vertical and horizontal position
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Check that all castors are moving freely and that all
wheel locks/brakes are easily activated
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The foot plate(s) is adjustable, both distance to
basisplate and the angle mechanism must be
checked
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All cushions are in good shape without cracks and
or holes in the cover
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Nuts and bolts on the product are tightened
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The straps must be without cracks and not flossed,
pay special attention to the area where the straps
connect to the brackets.
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The plastic pieces connecting the frame to the
basis plate is undamaged and without cracks. Pay
special attention to the areas where fasteners are
inserted
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The rails in the basis plate must be in good shape,
it should be possible to slide a strap up and down
the rail.
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All labels on the product are intact
Power unit
For an optimum lifetime the power unit must be
connected to the mains voltages as often as possible
(e.g. every night). Charge the batteries 12 hours before
use.
The batteries must be charged at least every 3rd
month - otherwise there might be damages due to self-
discharge. It is recommended to test the battery function
at least once every year.
Recharging the battery:
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Plug the charging lead into the handset
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Plug the charger into the electricity supply and
switch ON. A yellow light on the charger will light up
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Charge the batteries until the lamp on the charger
turns green
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