Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Cleaning - Invacare Etude Plus User Manual

Etude Plus

6 Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance schedule

Important
– Service and maintenance of the bed must only be performed by personnel who have received the necessary instruction or training.
With normal daily use, service must be carried out according to the service schedule after two years of use and thereafter every second year.
When relocating the bed, service must be carried out according to the service schedule.
Before Use Ensure that all manual and electrical parts are functioning correctly and are in a secure state.
After three month Ensure that all manual and electrical parts are functioning, and tighten bolts, screws, nuts, etc.
Every two years Service should be performed according to the maintenance chart. See below.
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Visual inspection of all parts of the bed (plastic deformation and/or wear and tear of
welded joints)
Control all centres of rotation (motors + mattress support parts)
Check that all motors are running without failures (with regular speed and at low noise)
Check the Rastofix fittings and function
Visual inspection of all cabinets for damages.
Check that mains cable and plug are intact. Check the running of the cable.
Check all remaining cables for damages. Also check the running of the cables.
Check of siderails´ fixing and locking/movement.
Check the wheels (security, braking and free rolling)
Lubrication plan
We recommend lubricating the bed according to the following instructions:
Lubricate with medically clean oil, e.g. KEN-WO 50:
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Points of rotation in mattress support and base frame - lubricate with oil.
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All of the motors' tension rod - lubricate with oil.
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All motor bearings and Rastofix fitting - lubricate with oil.
The wooden side rails gliding system must not be lubricated with oil - otherwise the wooden bars will move sluggishly.

6.2 Cleaning

Important
– Make sure the power plug is removed from the socket outlet before cleaning.
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All plugs must be installed during washing of the bed.
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The bed should be washed down using a wet sponge, cloth or brush.
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The bed does not tolerate cleaning in automatic washing plants or the use of water-jet based cleaning equipment.
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Use ordinary household cleaning agents. Never use acids, alkalines or solvents such as acetone or cellulose thinner.
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The hand control, motors and control unit may be washed with brush and water, but not with pressurized water.
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Dry the bed after cleaning.
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Date / Initials
1567454-A