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Maintenance
CAUTION:
The bed requires regular maintenance to uphold performance and
avoid premature wear, damage and injury.
Check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals. If any of the items are loose, worn, bent
or distorted, immediately have them checked and/or repaired by an authorized Sizewise
Technician. Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance between each use
and extend bed life. For long term use, the following maintenance chart should be followed:
Three Months
Six Months
SW Advantage™
Side Rails
X
Fasteners
X
Frame
X
Foam Mattress
X
Casters
X
Hand Control
X
Actuators
X
X
The following is an equipment safety checklist that can be used with the maintenance chart to
maintain and service this product:
o
Make sure the bed operates easily and freely and all parts work smoothly.
o
Check for excess noise, vibration or a change in ease of use. These may be signs
of a problem such as a need for lubrication, loose fasteners or damage to the bed.
o
Plug bed into AC power.
o
Verify each function operates fully on the hand control.
o
Ensure side rails are installed and lock properly.
o
Ensure brake/steer casters lock in place.
o
Verify each function operates on battery power.
o
Ensure bed is clean/disinfected and patient ready.
Power Cords
WARNING: Do not attempt to install, perform maintenance, or use this product
without first reading and understanding these instructions and accompanying
documents such as, the User Manual, Technical Manual, and Work Instructions. If
you do not understand these instructions, or documents referenced, contact
Sizewise at 1-800-814-9389.