2. Maintenance
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Operators of hospital beds are obligated
to keep medical products in a safe state
throughout their entire service life. This also
includes regularly carrying out expert, Human
Care authorised maintenance and safety
checks.
As a result of improper operation as well as
long-time use, damage, defects, and signs of
wear may occur. Such defects can present
hazards if not promptly recognised and
eliminated.
If damage or a malfunction is suspected,
the bed must be withdrawn from service
immediately until repairs have been carried
out or the defective parts have been replaced.
Human Care suggests regular inspections by
users see checklist.
As a guideline, it is recommended that regular
preventative maintenance occurs and an annual
inspection be carried out on all Human Care
Beds.
Contact Human Care for information on the
Safety and Condition Audit program. Human
Care recommends regular user checks.
Maintenance Checklist – Explanatory
Notes
VISUAL CHECKS
• Handset Cable – Check for cracks in plastic
insulation, check for breaks in casing, cable
holder and plugs.
• Mains Cable – as above
• Handset – Check that all functions work
and ensure there is no damage to casing or
faceplate.
• Chassis – Check the bed frame for bent or
corroded pieces; ensure that all bolts and
screws are tight.
• Head & Foot Covers – Check ABS covers
have no cracks and are secured tightly.
• Castors – Check that each wheel will turn,
test the brake and directional locking.
Ensure that each castor is tightly secured.
• Paintwork/Corrosion – Ensure all metal parts
have no flaking paint or signs of rust.
• Bed Extension (If Fitted) – Check that this has
been installed correctly and all bolt s are tight.
• Accessories correctly fitted – Check that
all accessories fitted to the bed have been
correctly installed and that all the bolts are
tight.
• Serial No. Label – Each bed has its own Serial
Number and the label is found on the rail
running underneath the mattress platform.
Check that this in place.
MECHANICAL CHECKS
• Bed to maximum low/high measurements –
Check the height of the mattress platform
(at all 4 corners) to ensure that they agree
with the correct specifications for this
product.
• Platform level – Measure from mattress
platform to the floor at each corner and
ensure that each measurement is the same
• Kneebreak Maximum up/down – Operate
kneebreak to fullest height and check for any
damage.
• Backrest Maximum up/down – Operate
backrest to fullest height and check for any
damage.
• Trendelenburg Maximum forward & reverse
– Operate Trendelenburg to fullest height
• Quiet smooth Hi/Lo Function – Operate bed
up and down checking that it is quiet and
goes smoothly up and down.
• End covers and fittings – Check all covers are
fitted correctly and secured to frame of bed.
• Castors tight and lockable – check castor
fixing bolts are tight, check directional castor
(green tab) x 1 and locking castors x 3 for
correct function.
• Hilo drive mechanism – Check raise/lower
actuators for excess noise or slow operation.