Invacare® Roze™
8 Maintenance
8.1 Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist
WARNING!
– Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by qualified
personnel.
– A competent person must ensure that the strength
and stability of the product remains adequate for all
tasks if parts are replaced.
– DO NOT overtighten the mounting hardware, this
will damage the mounting brackets.
Follow the maintenance procedures described in this manual
to keep your patient lift in continuous service.
The Invacare Patient Lift is designed to provide a maximum of safe,
efficient and satisfactory service with minimum care and maintenance.
All parts of the Invacare Lift are made of the best grades of steel, but
metal to metal contact will wear after considerable use.
There is no adjustment or maintenance of the casters, other than
cleaning, lubrication and checking axle and swivel bolts for tightness.
Remove all debris, etc. from the wheel and swivel bearings. If any
parts are worn, replace these parts IMMEDIATELY.
If you question the safety of any part of the lift, contact your Dealer
IMMEDIATELY.
The UK Health and Safety Executive's Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment Regulations 1998 require any equipment that is used in
the workplace to lift a load be subject to safety inspection on a six
monthly basis. This is to be carried out by a suitably trained individual.
Please refer to the HSE website for guidance (www.hse.gov.uk).
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Regular maintenance of patients lifts and accessories is necessary
to assure proper operation. It is the responsibility of the person
responsible for the patient lift to ensure that this maintenance is
carried out.
After the first 12 months of operation, inspect all pivot points and
fasteners for wear. If the metal is worn, the parts MUST be replaced.
Perform this inspection every six months thereafer.
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