9 MAINTENANCE
Invacare ®CS Series Beds
64
Part No 1153410
9.2
Annual Maintenance Check
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Inspect the covering of the bed’s control panel and the patient control panel to assure that the covering is not cracked or damaged.
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Inspect for damaged or loose wiring. Have a qualified technician replace any frayed or damaged cords.
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Inspect for secure grounding.
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Inspect rail latches. Ensure that all rails engage and lock as specified.
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Inspect rails for wear and damage and replace as required.
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Lubricate rail pivot points as needed with white lithium grease.
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Inspect bed, rails, Assist Rails or Assist Bars for the presence of tubing end caps and replace as required.
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Tighten, adjust or replace any parts or bolts etc. that are loose or show signs of wear.
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Lubricate all mechanical hinge points, bushings, and surface contact points with white lithium grease.
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Inspect for wear on clevis pins and hitch pins and replace if worn or missing.
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Inspect the rails for noticeable scratches and chips. Use a matching enamel touch up paint to retouch if necessary. (Refer to Options for paint
specification).
9.3
Quarterly Maintenance Check
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Unplug bed from wall outlet and verify battery function, if equipped. Battery may be built-in or portable.
9.4
Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transport
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Store and/or transport the bed in a clean and dry environment with an ambient temperature range between 10° and 50° Celsius (0° to 125° F).
9.5
Environmental Conditions for Operation
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Bring the bed to a Safe Operating Temperature between 5° and 40° Celsius (41° and 100° F) before operating the bed.
WARNING
Failure to maintain your bed may reduce product life and increase unplanned maintenance.
When evaluating the condition of rail attachments it is necessary to consider all aspects of the bed-rail system, including
consideration of the rails, mattress, and bed systems. Refer to the Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment
Guidance to Reduce Entrapment published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug
Administration.
