Etac R82 Crocodile 0, User Manual

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Service information
Maintenance of a medical device is wholly the responsibility of the owner of that device. Failure to
maintain a device in accordance with the instructions may invalidate the device’s warranty. Furthermore,
failure to maintain a device may compromise the clinical condition or safety of users and/or their
caregivers. Do not perform service and maintenance while the user is in the product.
1st Day
• Read the User Guide carefully before
use and store it in a safe place for future
reference
• Store the enclosed tools on/at the product
Daily
• Use a dry cloth to clean the product
• Visual inspection. Repair or replace any
damaged or worn-out parts
• Ensure that all fasteners are in place and
fitted correctly
• Check all fittings and buckles for signs of
worn out parts
Weekly
• Check that all castors are moving freely
and that all wheel locks/brakes are easily
activated
• Wipe off any residue and dirt from the
product using a cloth with warm water and a
mild detergent/soap and dry before use
• Disinfect the product. Please check the
disinfection section in this User Guide for
more information
Monthly
• All nuts and bolts on this product must be
checked and tightened to avoid unnecessary
failures
• Oil the swing-away parts. We recommend
you use a professional lubricant system
Annually
• Inspect the frame for cracks or signs for
worn-out parts and carry out annual service.
Never use a product which appears to be
substandard or faulty
Warewashing machine
This product can be washed at 60° using a mild
detergent in 10 minutes in a washing machine
designed for medical devices. Use the machine’s
drying function to dry the product. Clean the
accessories seperately.
Disinfection
The product without accessories can be
disinfected with a 70% disinfectant IPA solution.
It is recommended to wipe off any residue
and dirt from the product, using a cloth with
warm water and a mild detergent/soap without
chlorine and let it dry before disinfection.
Service interval
A detailed inspection of the product must be
made every 12 months (every 6 months if the
product is used very often - daily use for more
than 7 hours), every time the product is reissued
for use and after a long term storage (more than
4 months). The inspection should be carried out
by a technically competent person who has been
trained in the use of the product.
The lifetime of this product in normal use is 5
years if all maintenance and servicing is carried
out in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and demonstrably recorded.
Service Check List:
Check and adjust the following functions as
per their intended use. Repair or replace any
damaged or worn-out parts. Please check the:
• Castors are moving freely and all castor
locks/brakes are easily activated
• Directional lock on each castor
• Height and angle for handles are adjustable
and stays in position after adjustment
• Nuts and bolts on the product are tightened
• Product for cracks or signs for worn-out
parts
• All labels on the product are intact
Materials
The following surface treatment processes were
used to protect against corrosion:
• Lacquered surfaces = Polyester powder
coating or ED-coating
• Non-lacquered aluminium parts = Anodized
coating
• Non-lacquered steel surfaces = Galvanized
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