Servicing; General Information; Safety Inspection Checklist; Resetting The Service Light - Invacare Birdie EVO Service Manual

Invacare® Birdie® EVO

3 Servicing

3.1 General Information

WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to property
Improper assembly may cause injury or damage.
– Servicing MUST be performed only by a
qualified technician.
– Regular maintenance of patient lifts and
accessories is necessary to assure proper
operation.
– DO NOT overtighten the mounting hardware.
This will damage the mounting bracket.
Service Interval
Unless otherwise stated in local requirements, service must
be performed at least every 12 months and according to
the Safety Inspection Checklist. When performing annual
or regular service, all parts designed to carry load must
be, as a minimum, tested with maximum load. All safety
features must be checked according to ISO 10535:2006
Annex B.

3.2 Safety inspection checklist

Date of Inspection:
THE CASTOR BASE
q Inspect for missing hardware.
q
Base opens/closes with ease.
q Inspect castors and axle bolts for tightness.
q Inspect castors 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.
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Initials:

3.3 Resetting the service light

(CBJ Care control unit only)
To reset the service light after a service has been
performed:
1. Locate the hand control.
2. Press and hold the UP button and the DOWN button
3. You will hear a sound when the service light has been
The service light is now reset to indicate a service
requirement after a 12 month period or 8000 cycles.
If the service light is required to be set for a period shorter
than 12 months, a special handset and further instructions
are required. Contact Invacare to order this handset and
instructions.
THE BOOM
q Check all hardware and spreader 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 SPREADER 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 spreader bar connector for wear at
contact points.
q Check the bolted axis that is carrying the spreader
bar connector at the boom.
q
Check if safe working load is visibly marked on the
spreader bar
CLEANING
q Whenever necessary.
at the same time for five seconds.
reset.
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