Activeforever Invacare Bariatric Electric Hospital Bed (Bariatric Home Care Hospital Bed) - Manual (Page 34)

SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE
IVC™ Bariatric Bed 34 Part No 1123842
Maintenance Checklist
Invacare recommends the following maintenance and cleaning procedures be conducted
between users or as needed. 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.
❑ Inspect bed ends for proper operation.
A. Adjust bed ends to the lowest position.
B. Remove universal bed ends from head or foot spring.
C. Remove universal bed end caps and plastic cover.
D. Inspect cables and pulleys for wear.
E. Inspect Acme screws for lubrication. Apply a light lithium based grease if
necessary.
F. Reinstall the plastic cover and end caps.
❑ Check casters to ensure they lock, if applicable, and roll properly.
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.