Care And Maintenance Schedule - Joerns Oxford Elara Series User Instruction Manual

Oxford
®
Elara Ceiling Lift
6. Care & Maintenance Schedule
Joerns Healthcare recommend a thorough inspection and test is carried out at least every six months. The
examination and test should be conducted according to the recommendations and procedures below.
Joerns Healthcare recommend maintenance, inspection and certified testing is carried out by authorised
service providers ONLY.
NOTE: These recommendations are in compliance with the requirements of 1998 No. 2307 Health and
Safety: The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. This is a UK regulation. Outside
the UK please check your local requirements.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Your Oxford Elara ceiling lift is subject to wear and tear and the following maintenance schedule
must be performed at the specified intervals to ensure that the equipment remains within its original
manufacturing specifications. The recommended care and maintenance must be carried out in
accordance with the preventative maintenance routine as specified below.
In order that the caregiver/user is competent to satisfactorily perform the actions specified in the User
Inspection Schedule, it is imperative that they have received adequate training/instruction from an
authorised Joerns Healthcare service provider.
Daily checks, a bi-annual thorough examination and an annual service and test will ensure your ceiling
lift is kept in optimum condition and safe working order.
Cleaning Instructions
The Elara lift units are only suitable for manual cleaning. Due to the complex internal electronics, the
Elara lift units ARE NOT SUITABLE for autoclaving.
The lift cabinet panels can be cleaned with ordinary soap on a DAMPENED cloth. DO NOT overwet the cloth.
Alternatively, use any hard surface disinfectant sparingly applied to a cloth or use proprietary disinfectant wipes.
DO NOT use bleach, abrasive cleaning products or solvents as these may damage the product.
• The patient MUST be removed from the Oxford Elara ceiling lift prior to commencing any
maintenance routine.
• The maintenance specified in the following schedule is the minimum that the manufacturer
recommends. In certain circumstances, more frequent inspections should be carried out.
Continuing to use this equipment without performing regular inspections or when a fault
is found will seriously compromise the safety of the user/caregiver and the patient. Local
regulations and standards may be higher than those of the manufacturer. It is recommended
a load test equivalent to the maximum safe working load is conducted by an authorised
Joerns Healthcare service provider at least once every 12 months.
NOTE: The LOAD TEST and CERTIFICATION should only be carried out by qualified
personnel or an authorised Joerns Healthcare service provider.
• Service, repair and preventative maintenance can be arranged with an authorised Joerns
Healthcare service provider. By following the Preventative Maintenance schedule specified in
this manual, you can help prevent accidents and minimise repair costs.
• Safety related service and maintenance MUST be performed by authorised Joerns Healthcare
personnel or an authorised Joerns Healthcare service provider who are competently trained in
servicing procedures detailed in both this user manual and the service manual for this product.
Failure to meet these requirements could result in personal injuries and/or unsafe equipment.
• Ensure patients are removed from the room during inspection and testing.
40
WARNING
English