Safety Inspection Checklist - Invacare Birdie User Manual

7.1.1 Safety inspection checklist

A person who is suitably and properly qualified and well
acquainted with the design, use and care of the lift should
perform periodic inspections.
Date of Inspection:
THE CASTER BASE
q
Inspect for missing hardware.
q
Base opens/closes with ease.
q Inspect casters and axle bolts for tightness.
q Inspect casters for smooth swivel and roll.
q Inspect and clear wheels of debris.
q
Inspect pivot joints for wear.
SLINGS AND HARDWARE
q Check all sling attachments each time it is used to
ensure proper connection and patient safety.
q Inspect sling material for wear.
q
Inspect straps for wear.
q
Inspect stitching.
THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
q Check for leakage.
q Inspect hardware on mast, boom and base.
q
Check for wear or deterioration. If damaged, return
to factory.
q Cycle to ensure smooth quiet operation of the
electric actuator.
1575480-E
Initials:
THE BOOM
q
Check all hardware and hanger bar supports.
q Inspect for bends or deflections.
q Inspect bolted joints of boom for wear.
q Inspect to ensure that the boom is centered between
the base legs.
q
Check the mast pivot bolt. Ensure that the bolt is
tightly secured.
q Inspect pivot joints for wear.
q Check if safe working load is visibly marked on the
boom
THE MAST
q Mast must be securely assembled to boom.
q Inspect for bends or deflections.
q Inspect pivot joints for wear.
THE HANGER BAR
q
Check the bolt/hooks for wear or damage.
q Check sling hooks for wear or deflection.
q Inspect pivot joints for wear.
q Check the carabiner for wear at contact points.
q
Check the welded pin that is carrying the carabiner
at the boom.
q Check if safe working load is visibly marked on the
hanger bar
CLEANING
q
Whenever necessary.
Maintenance
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