Service & maintenance information
Service and maintenance of a medical device is wholly the responsibility of the owner of that device.
Failure to service and maintain a device in accordance with the instructions may invalidate the
device's warranty. Furthermore, failure to service and maintain a device may compromise the clinical
condition or safety of users and/or their caregivers. Do not perform service and maintenance while the
user is in the product. Contact the local dealer for assistance, if needed, in setting up, using or how to
perform service and maintenance of the device.
Lifetime
The lifetime of this product in normal use is 8
years if all maintenance and servicing is car-
ried out in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions and demonstrably recorded.
The device may be reissued within its lifetime.
Service interval
The frequency of inspection may be altered de-
pending upon use and wear. It is recommend-
ed that the product is inspected yearly, every
time the product is re-issued for use and after
a long-term storage (more than 4 months). The
inspection should be carried out by a person
who understands the use of the product.
Service checklist:
Check and adjust the following as per their
intended use:
• Castors are moving freely and all castor
locks/brakes are easily activated
• Center bar height and angle is adjustable
and stays in position after adjustment
• Directional lock on each castor
• Nuts and bolts on the product are tight-
ened
• Product for cracks or signs for worn-out
parts
• All labels on the product are intact
Repair or replace any damaged or worn out
parts.
Maintenance
Before every use it is recommended to:
Wipe off any residue and dirt from the product,
using a cloth with warm water and a mild
detergent/soap without chlorine and let it dry
before use.
Carry out a visual inspection, for any damaged
or worn-out parts.
Washing
Main product
This product can be washed at 60° using a
mild detergent for 10 minutes in a wash-
ing machine designed for medical devices.
Use the machine's drying function to dry the
product. Unmount all accessories and wash
them separately.
Fabric and covers
The cover can be washed at max. 60°C using
a mild detergent in a washing machine.
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Handwash
This product and its accessories can also be
washed by hand. Use warm water and a mild
detergent/ soap without chlorine and let all
parts dry before use.
Disinfection
The product can be disinfected with a 70%
disinfectant IPA solution. It is recommended to
wipe off any residue and dirt from the product,
using a cloth with warm water and a mild
detergent/soap without chlorine and let it dry
before disinfection.
Materials
• Aluminium
• Plastic
• Steel
Surface treatment
The following surface treatment processes
were used to protect against corrosion:
• Lacquered surfaces = Polyester powder
coating or ED-coating
• Non-lacquered aluminium parts = Anod-
ized coating
• Non-lacquered steel surfaces = Galvanized
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