Activeforever Invacare Semi-Electric Home Care Hospital Bed - Manual (Page 18)

SECTION 3—TROUBLESHOOTING
IVC ™ Bed Series 18 Part No 1114836
Troubleshooting Mechanical
ƽ WARNING
Read all general guidelines, warnings and cautions before performing any
repair/maintenance on the bed. All repair and maintenance on the bed should be
performed by a qualified technician.
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.
❑ Inspect all bolts and rivets to ensure that they are securely tightened and functioning
properly.
❑ Check sleep surfaces to ensure all links are intact.
❑ Check casters to ensure they lock, if applicable, and roll properly.
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Bed does not stay in
place. Casters unlocked. Lock Casters.
Bed springs do not move.
Pull tube. Check pull tube(s) for binding. Call dealer for
repairs.
Manual Beds - crank(s) not
working. Call dealer.
Bed ends move in
opposite directions
(electrical or manual
bed). Drive Shaft connected to wrong
gear box shaft. Call dealer.
Hi/Lo function does not
work.
Crank not properly installed. Call dealer.
Drive shaft disconnected. Call dealer.
Pressing function on
pendant results in motion
other than that intended. Motor cable connections to
junction box incorrect. Call dealer.