SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE

SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Checklist

Invacare recommends the following maintenance procedures be conducted at least once every three years. This form is provided as a guide to help with documentation.

Mechanical Inspection and Maintenance

Inspect all bed components for damage or excessive wear.

Visually examine all welds for cracks.

Inspect the head and foot spring sections for bending, warping or damage.

Check drive shaft and drive shaft connections for bending, damage or excessive wear.

Inspect pull tubes and mounting hardware for bending, damage or excessive wear.

Inspect all bolts and rivets to ensure that they are securely tightened and functioning properly.

Check casters to ensure they lock, if applicable, and roll properly.

Ensure casters are free of debris.

Electrical Inspection and Maintenance

Inspect all electrical bed components for damage or excessive wear (i.e., cracked or broken housings, or worn components).

Check pendant, power and motor cords for chafing, cuts or excessive wear.

Make sure all plugs are fully attached and free of damage.

Check all functions (head, foot, and bed ends raise and lower properly).

Pass/Fail

PASS:Bed and all components have passed all of the above inspection criteria and the bed is ready for placement into a client’s home.

FAIL:Bed, or any component, has failed any of the above inspection criteria. Tag the bed or component with a complete description of the failure(s) and have the bed serviced.

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BAR750

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Invacare BAR750 manual Maintenance Checklist