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8 Maintenance
8.1 General maintenance information
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage
– Do not perform any maintenance or service
procedures while the product is in use.
Follow the maintenance procedures described in this manual
to keep your product in continuous service.
Further maintenance and inspection procedures, to be
performed by a qualified technician, are described in the
service manual of this product. Service manuals can be
obtained from Invacare.
8.2 Daily inspections
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Damaged or worn parts can affect the safety of
the lift.
– The patient lift should be checked each time
it is used.
– Do not use the lift if damage is found or you
question the safety of any part of the lift.
Contact your Invacare provider immediately
and ensure the lift is not used until repairs are
made.
Daily Inspection Checklist
q
Visually inspect the patient lift. Check all parts for
external damage or wear.
q
Check all hardware, attachment points and stressed
parts, such as slings, hooks and any pivot points for signs
of wear, cracking, fraying, deformation or deterioration.
q
Verify that the hand control is functional (lifting and
leg movements).
q
Charge the battery every day the lift is used.
q
Check the emergency stop function.
q
Check the service light (CBJ Care control unit only).
The service light is indicated by a wrench
symbol on the control unit and if applicable
on the hand control.
– If the service light is flashing yellow the lift requires
service. Do not use the lift and contact your Invacare
provider for service.
– If the service light is not flashing the lift is ready for
use.
8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection
8.3.1 General safety information
CAUTION!
Risk of contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
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CAUTION!
Risk of electric shock and product damage
– Switch off the device and disconnect from
mains, if applicable.
– When cleaning electronic components consider
their protection class regarding water ingress.
– Make sure that no water splashes to the plug
or the wall outlet.
– Do not touch the power socket with wet hands.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals
IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
8.3.3 Cleaning instructions
IMPORTANT!
– The product does not tolerate cleaning in
automatic washing systems, with high-pressure
cleaning equipment or steam.
Cleaning the lift
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
Max. temperature: 104 °F
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning agent and
water.
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the sling
Refer to the washing instructions on the sling and to the
sling manual for cleaning details.
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