US0208-INS-LAB-RevB09 • Patriot™ Homecare Bed 21
8 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKS

Perform the following as needed or between patient placements, whichever happens sooner:

Electronics and
Motors
Check all controls to ensure that all functions work
properly.
Foot control
Head control
Hi/Lo (if applicable)
Check all cables for damaged or frayed wires. Power cord
Pendant hand control cord
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.
Inspect motor casings for excessive wear and cracks
Inspect motor slide caps for excessive wear and deformation
Bed frames and
sleeping surface
Visually check all welds Head section
Foot section
Main Frame
Check joints between sleeping surface sections for loose fasteners.
Inspect frames and sleeping surface for bending and excessive wear
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.
Lubrication and
mechanical
Lubricate all caster roller and swivel bearings with light machine oil.
Check all bolts and tighten as needed.