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Castors and Brakes
If fluff or threads are picked up by the castors, these should be removed.
Make sure that castors swivel and rotate freely. Check the brakes for efficient operation. If castors
are unsatisfactory they should be replaced.
HANDSET Checks
Between each patient, ArjoHuntleigh strongly advises that the Handset is visually inspected for
obvious damage before each use if practicable and that Preventative Maintenance checks are
conducted on the handset. When using a specific function staff should be aware of, and checking
for, any of the symptoms listed in point 3 below.
Preventative Maintenance Checks
ArjoHuntleigh recommends that the full check and testing regime is conducted between each bed
use or worst case during annual Preventative maintenance. This should take no more than one (1)
minute to complete.
1. Visual inspection of handset casing
1.1 Inspect the outer plastic casing for any obvious cracks or damage.
1.2 Inspect for damage to the front cover (outer label) particularly over the buttons where the label
may be torn or indented.
If any damage is identified while conducting checks 1.1 and 1.2, immediately quarantine the bed
and report the damage to maintenance staff or replace the Handset.
2. Visual inspection of the cable and Cable insulation
:
2.1 Inspect the cable for any nicks or cuts in the insulation
2.2 Inspect for any evidence that the cable may have been squashed or flattened.
Squashed or flattened cables may indicate a possible break in the internal conductors or insulation
causing conductors to short together which could cause unwanted movement of the bed. Any
handsets are found with obvious damage to the cable insulation, immediately report the damage to
maintenance staff or replace the Handset.
Front Cover Outer
Label
Look for tears or
indentations over the
buttons
