Invacare NordBed Kid, User Manual

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Invacare® NordBed™ Kid
5 Maintenance
5.1 General maintenance information
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage
– Do not perform any maintenance or service
procedures while the product is in use.
Follow the maintenance procedures described in this manual
to keep your product in continuous operation.
Further maintenance and inspection procedures, to be
performed by a qualified technician, are described in the
service manual of this product. Service manuals can be
obtained from Invacare.
5.1.1 Service interval
We strongly recommend a full service to be performed at
least every second year and a yearly check of the actuators.
Contact your Invacare provider or in-house service
department for service.
5.2 Daily inspections
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Damaged or worn parts can affect the safety of
the product.
– The product should be checked each time it
is used.
– Do not use the product if damage is found
or you question the safety of any part of
the product. Contact your Invacare provider
immediately and ensure the product is not used
until repairs are made.
Daily Inspection Checklist
q Visually inspect the bed. Check all parts for external
damage or wear.
q Check all hardware, attachment points, stressed parts
and any pivot points for signs of wear, cracking, fraying,
deformation or deterioration.
q Check the hand control and all actuators for smooth
operation.
5.3 Cleaning and Disinfection
5.3.1 General safety information
CAUTION!
Risk of contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
CAUTION!
Risk of electric shock and product damage
– Switch off the device and disconnect from
mains, if applicable.
– When cleaning electronic components consider
their protection class regarding water ingress.
– Make sure that no water splashes to the plug
or the wall outlet.
– Do not touch the power socket with wet hands.
IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
5.3.2 Cleaning Intervals
IMPORTANT!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhances
smooth operation, increases the service life and
prevents contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
5.3.3 Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT!
– The product does not tolerate cleaning in
automatic washing systems, with high-pressure
cleaning equipment or steam.
Electrical components
• Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
• Max. temperature: 40 °C
• Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning agents
and water.
• Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
Metal components
• Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
• Max. temperature: 40 °C
• Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning agents
and water.
• Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth
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