Maintenance; General Maintenance Information; Daily Inspections; Cleaning And Disinfection - Invacare Birdie EVO Manuel D'utilisation

Invacare® Birdie® EVO

8 Maintenance

8.1 General maintenance information

Follow the maintenance procedures described in this manual
to keep your patient lift in continuous service.
Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts, enhance
smooth operation and extend the life expectancy of the lift.
The product must be cleaned and disinfected before and
after any service procedure, according to the instructions in
this chapter.

8.2 Daily inspections

WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Damaged or worn parts can affect the safety of
the lift.
– The patient lift should be checked each time
it is used.
– Do not use the lift if damage is found or you
question the safety of any part of the lift.
Contact your Invacare provider immediately
and ensure the lift is not used until repairs are
made.
Daily Inspection Checklist
q Visually inspect the patient lift. Check all parts for
external damage or wear.
q Check the emergency lowering function (both electrical
and/or mechanical). Check all parts for external damage
or wear.
q
Check all hardware, attachment points and stressed
parts, such as slings, spreader bar and any pivot points
for signs of wear, cracking, fraying, deformation or
deterioration.
q Verify that the hand control is functional (lifting and
leg movements).
q Charge the battery every day the lift is used.
q Check the emergency stop function.
q Check the service light (CBJ Care control unit only).
The service light is indicated by a wrench
symbol on the control unit and if applicable
on the hand control.
– If the service light is flashing yellow the lift requires
service. Do not use the lift and contact your Invacare
provider for service.
– If the service light is not flashing the lift is ready for
use.
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8.3 Cleaning and disinfection

IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
your product.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaners.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– The product does not tolerate cleaning in
automatic washing plants, with high-pressure
cleaning equipment or steam.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking into use again.
Cleaning the sling
Refer to the washing instructions on the sling and to the
sling manual for cleaning details.
Cleaning the lift
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or soft brush.
Max. temperature: 40 °C
Solvent/chemicals: Ordinary household cleaning agent and
water.
Drying: Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Disinfecting the lift
Method: Wipe off with a moistened, firmly wrung cloth.
Disinfectant: Ordinary household disinfectant.
IMPORTANT!
Only use disinfectants and methods approved by
your local infection control institution and follow
your local infection control policy.
Drying: Allow the product to air-dry.

8.4 Service interval

WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage
Service must be performed only by a qualified
technician.
– Contact your Invacare provider for service.
Service must be performed at least every 12 months unless
otherwise stated in local requirements.

8.4.1 LOLER Statement

The UK Health and Safety Executive's Lifting Operations and
Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, require any equipment
that is used in the workplace to lift a load be subject to
safety inspection on a six monthly basis. Please refer to the
HSE web site for guidance www.hse.gov.uk.
The person responsible for the equipment must ensure
adherence to LOLER regulations.
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