OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
© Copyright IBIOM Instruments Ltd 2013
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7 MAINTENANCE
We recommend to perform simple maintenance tasks to prevent problems on a long term basis.
We suggest before doing any maintenance, to read the security measures at the beginning of
this manual.
Task
What to do
Frequency
Weekly
Semi-
annually
Annually
Cleaning.
IBIOM stretchers must be cleaned
regularly to remove any dirt.
X
Inspection of all
mobile parts.
All mobile parts must be inspected to
detect mechanical damage, wear and
breaks. For example, any cracks, missing
components, missing fasteners or any
other visible damage that can affect the
stretcher performance.
X
Inspection of all
electric components.
Electric components must be inspected at
attachment points, cables, wires and
plugs for wear and breaks or any other
visible damage that can affect the
stretcher performance.
X
Mattresses
inspection.
Visually check the mattresses to detect
any visible sign of wear or tear.
X
Operational test.
Move stretcher completely up and
down to detect any problem (noise,
visible damage, loose components..)
Move backrest section completely up
and down to detect any problem.
Move legs section completely up and
down to detect any problem.
Open and close all mobile parts to
detect any problem.
X
Greasing stretcher's
pivots.
If the stretcher is making noise when you
raise or lower the stretcher, the pins
needs to be lubricated. In that case,
contact us to obtain the lubricating
procedure.
Only if the stretcher is
noisy.
NOT DOING THE MAINTENANCE TASKS MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS OR EVEN
INJURIES TO USERS. IBIOM WON'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENT IF
THE MAINTENANCE TASKS AREN'T DONE.
