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8 Maintenance
8.1 Safe Maintenance
WARNING!
Regular maintenance of patient lifts and accessories is necessary to assure
proper operation.
– Maintenance MUST be performed only by a certified technician.
8.2 Maintenance and Safety Inspection
Service Interval
At normal daily operation, a service check-up should take place every year, according to
the Safety Inspection Checklist in the Service Manual. When performing annual or regular
maintenance, all parts designed to carry load must be, as a minimum, tested with load. All
safety features must be checked according to EN ISO 10535:2006 Annex B. This inspection
must be performed by a certified technician.
LOLER Statement
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. Please refer to the HSE web site for guidance
www.hse.gov.uk.
The person responsible for the equipment must ensure adherence to LOLER regulations.
General Maintenance
Follow the maintenance procedures described in this manual to keep your patient
lift in continuous service.
The hoist is designed to provide a safe, efficient and satisfactory service with minimum care
and maintenance.
It is important to inspect slings, hanger bar, carabiner and lifting strap for signs of cracking,
fraying, deformation or deterioration. If damage is found, DO NOT use. Contact your
Invacare dealer IMMEDIATELY.
If you question the safety of any part of the lift, contact your Invacare dealer immediately and
advise him/her of your problem.
Replacement of parts must only be performed by a certified technician.
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