Beka Hospitec NORA Alu, Operating Manual

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Checks /tests
Operating manual NORA Alu V2.13 E Page 30 of 52
10 Checks/tests
In order to ensure a safe use of our product as well as the protection of the users and
the patients, BEKA Hospitec prescribes an annual safety check.
The execution of the safety checks and maintenance must be documented and proven
on request. Please use your inventory register to this effect.
We recommend a simultaneous maintenance of the device in order to conserve its full
value.
The checks may only be conducted by adequately trained and qualified experts. The
non-observance of this prescription could lead to injuries and jeopardise the safety of
the product.
NOTE
In accordance with the UVV (accident prevention) regulations of
the German employer’s liability insurance association on mobile
equipment which is used in special locations or installations, the
product must be subject to an annual check to the DGUV
(German Statutory Accident Insurance Association) Prescription
3 (BGV A3).
This check is only prescribed for Germany. In other countries, other requirements
might be applicable.
WARNING
Do not conduct any cleaning, maintenance or test activities when
the product is in use. This could cause danger to the user and
the patient.
Clean and disinfect the product every day .
Conduct a weekly visual inspection of all components, the power cable and the
connections. Conduct a functional test as well and clean the castors if necessary.
Conduct
every year a maintenance, a safety check and a check to DGUV prescription
3.
10.1 Prior to each use
To ensure a safe and failure-free operation, the following checks must be carried out
prior to each use:
➢ Visual check of the standing and raising aid (external damages and wear-and-
tear).
➢ Check that no screws of the standing and raising aid are missing or loose.
➢ Perform a functional check of the standing and raising aid.
➢
Check the proper functioning of the spreader bar.
➢ Check the proper functioning of the handset (up/down, spreading)
➢ Check the emergency lowering system.
➢ Check the smooth running of the castors.
➢ Check the slings for damages.
➢ Check the state of charge of the battery