Lubricating The Lift; Cleaning The Sling And Lift - Invacare Birdie Manuel D'utilisation

7.2 Lubricating the Lift

WARNING!
Risk of Falling
Hydraulic oil or lubricant on the floor can cause a fall
and injury.
– Wipe excess lubricant from the lift after lubrication.
– Use a facial tissue to wipe excess oil from around the
hydraulic piston.
– If excess oil is leaking from the hydraulic pump, contact
a dealer or qualified technician for service.
The Invacare lift is designed for minimum maintenance. However,
a six month check and lubrication should ensure continued safety
and reliability.
Keep lift and slings clean and in good working order. Any
defect should be noted and reported to your Dealer or Invacare
representative as soon as possible.
Refer to the figure for lubrication points. Lubricate all pivot points
with a light grease (waterproof auto lubricant). Wipe all excess
lubricant from lift surface.
1575480-B
1. Hanger Bar
2. Boom Mounting Bracket
3. Boom/Mast Mount
4. Mast Mounting Bracket

7.3 Cleaning the Sling and Lift

Cleaning the Sling
Refer to the washing instructions on the sling and to the sling manual
for cleaning details.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Lift
CAUTION!
Risk of Damage
Motors, control unit and mounting parts can be damaged
if the lift is cleaned improperly.
– Never use acids, alkaline or solvents for cleaning the
lift.
– Dry the lift carefully after cleaning.
To prevent cross-infection, the hoist must be cleaned and disinfected
after each use.
A soft cloth, dampened with water and a small amount of mild
detergent, is all that is needed to clean the patient lift. The lift can be
cleaned with non-abrasive cleaners.
Never use acids, alkaline or solvents for cleaning the lift. Dry the
lift carefully after cleaning.
Motors, control unit and mounting parts can be damaged if the lift
is cleaned any other way than stated above.
The lift must be wiped with a moistened, firmly wrung cloth
with ordinary household disinfectants. Only use disinfection
detergents approved by the facility and follow the facility policy.
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