8 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKS
Perform the following as needed or between patient placements, whichever happens sooner:
Electronics and | Check all controls to ensure that all functions work |
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| Hi/Lo (if applicable) |
| Check all cables for damaged or frayed wires. |
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| Pendant hand control cord |
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| Check to ensure that all plugs are fully inserted or attached. | ||
| Check to ensure that all wires are routed and attached properly so not to interfere with any moving parts. | ||
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| Inspect motor casings for excessive wear and cracks |
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| Inspect motor slide caps for excessive wear and deformation | ||
Bed frames and | Visually check all welds |
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| Main Frame |
| Check joints between sleeping surface sections for loose fasteners. | ||
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| Inspect frames and sleeping surface for bending and excessive wear | ||
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Cleaning | The metal parts of the bed are covered with a powder coating. Clean all coated parts with mild detergent | ||
| and warm water. Periodically raise head and foot sections of the bed and remove dust from frame. Also, | ||
| periodically remove mattress and clean mattress deck. |
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Lubrication and | Lubricate all caster roller and swivel bearings with light machine oil. | ||
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Check all bolts and tighten as needed. |
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