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 carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and demonstrably
recorded.
Reuse
This product and its accessories/components
are suitable for reuse.
Refurbishment for reuse
Before reuse or changing the user, follow the
service checklist, maintenance and washing
instructions and carry out regular inspections.
Service interval
The frequency of inspection may be
altered depending upon use and wear. It is
recommended 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:
• Fittings and buckles for signs of worn out
parts.
• Castors are moving freely and all wheel
locks/brakes are easily activated.
• Nuts and bolts on the product are
tightened.
• 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 washing
machine designed for medical devices. Use
EN
XX
the machine's drying function to dry the
product. Unmount all accessories and wash
them separately.
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
• Plastic
• Steel
• Fabric
• Wood
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 =
Anodized coating
• Non-lacquered steel surfaces = Galvanized
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