IVC™ Bariatric Bed
6.5
Maintenance and Cleaning Checklist
Invacare recommends the following maintenance/cleaning procedures
be conducted initially, between users, or as needed. This form is
provided as a guide to help with documentation.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Bed
q
Unplug the power cord of electric beds before performing
maintenance.
q
Wipe down with disinfectant. Allow to dry completely.
Mechanical Inspection and Maintenance
q
Inspect all bed components (i.e. rails, clevis pins, hitch pins, etc.)
for damage or excessive wear and replace as necessary.
q
Visually examine all welds for cracks.
q
Inspect the head and foot spring sections for bending, warping
or damage.
q
Check drive shaft and drive shaft connections for bending,
damage or excessive wear.
q
Inspect pull tubes and mounting hardware for bending, damage
or excessive wear.
q
Inspect all bolts and rivets to ensure that they are securely
tightened and functioning properly.
q
Check casters to ensure they lock, if applicable, and roll properly.
In addition, dealers should inspect bed ends for proper operation:
1.
Adjust bed ends to the lowest position.
2.
Remove bed ends from head or foot spring.
3.
Remove bed end caps and plastic cover.
4.
Inspect cables and pulleys for wear.
5.
Inspect Acme screws for lubrication. Apply a light lithium based
grease if necessary.
6.
Reinstall the plastic cover and end caps.
Electrical Inspection and Maintenance
q
Inspect all electrical bed components for damage or excessive
wear (i.e., cracked or broken housings, or worn components).
q
Check pendant, power and motor cords for chafing, cuts or
excessive wear.
q
Make sure all plugs are fully attached and free of damage.
q
Check all functions:
1.
Head raises and lowers properly.
2.
Foot raises and lowers properly.
3.
Bed ends raise and lower properly.
In addition dealers should inspect all electrical bed components:
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Chafing
•
Nicks in the insulation
•
Missing insulation
•
Exposed internal wiring or conductors
•
Signs of pinching or crushing
•
Broken or deformed connectors
If these conditions are present, the bed MUST not be
used until the damaged component/wiring is replaced.
Modification or other forms or repair including
electrical or similar tape MUST NEVER be used.
PASS/FAIL
q
PASS: Bed and all components have passed all of the preceding
inspection criteria, and the bed is ready for placement into a
client’s home.
q
FAIL: Bed, or any component, has failed any of the preceding
inspection criteria. Tag the bed or component with a complete
description of the failure(s) and have the bed serviced.
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