Maintenance; Regular Maintenance; Before Each Use; Tools - Vermeiren EAGLE 620 Mode D'emploi

4

Maintenance

The expected lifetime of the patient hoist is 8 years, depending on type of use, storage,
regular maintenance, servicing and cleaning.
4.1

Regular Maintenance

The maintenance activities to ensure a good condition for your Vermeiren patient hoist are
described below:

BEFORE EACH USE

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1. Check the brakes for visible damage and/or dirt. Remove any dirt as it could
impair the motion and grip of the wheels. If a caster is damaged, please go to an
authorised workshop to get it repaired.
2. Check that the electrical adjustment of the cantilever arm is working properly,
using the manual control. If this functionality is impaired, contact your specialist
dealer.
3. Ensure that the batteries are sufficiently loaded for the intended use and recharge
them as required.
4. Check the patient hoist (cleanliness, cracks, damage on structural parts, ...) and
make it clean. If necessary change the coating.
APPROX. EVERY 8 WEEKS
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Depending on the frequency of use, check the following:
1. Lubrication of the joints of the cantilever arm
2. Condition of the casters
3. Whether there is any visible damage to the casing of the control box, battery,
battery charger and the manual controls
4. Whether the cables are fit for use
5. Recharge the battery
APPROX. EVERY 6 MONTHS OR FOR EVERY NEW USER
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Depending on the frequency of use check the following:
1. Cleanliness
2. General condition
3. That the battery charger is working (Eagle 620)
4. Casters are working
If the resistance to rotation is too great, clean the casters. If this is insufficient, please
consult your dealer.
For your convenience, on the back of this manual is a maintenance plan.
Repairing and assembling of spare parts for your patient hoist may only be performed by the
specialist dealer.
Only authorized Vermeiren spare parts may be installed.
4.2

Tools

CAUTION: Risk of injury - Any activities requiring tools should only be carried

out by authorized persons.
The following tools are the minimum required for repairing individual components and
accessory attachments, and for carrying out inspections:
Allen keys (sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm)
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Fixed spanners/ring spanners (sizes 8, 10, 12, 13, 17 and 19 mm)
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Phillips screwdrivers (PH1, PH2)
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