Checking And Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt; Checking The Carabiner And Its Mounting - Invacare Birdie User Manual

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 and follow the facility
policy. For more information about the residence time
and concentration of disinfectants, please contact your
disinfectant dealer or the manufacturer of the disinfectant.

7.4 Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt

A
B
1. Check that the bolt A is through the bracket B and
the locknut C is tight and secure.
2. If needed, do one or more of the following:
• Tighten locknut and back-off the locknut 1/8 of a
turn.
• Replace the locknut.
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C

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.
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