Invacare RPS350-1 Manuel D’Utilisation
SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE
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Lubricating the Lift
The Invacare lift is designed for minimum maintenance.
However, a six month check and lubrication should ensure
continued safety and reliability.
However, a six month check and lubrication should ensure
continued safety and reliability.
Keep lift and slings clean and in good working order. Any
defect should be noted and reported to your dealer as soon
as possible.
defect should be noted and reported to your dealer as soon
as possible.
The casters MUST swivel and roll smoothly. A light grease
(waterproof auto lubricant) may be applied to the ball
bearing swivel of the casters once a year. Apply more
frequently if the casters are exposed to extreme moist
conditions.
(waterproof auto lubricant) may be applied to the ball
bearing swivel of the casters once a year. Apply more
frequently if the casters are exposed to extreme moist
conditions.
Adjusting the Base
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1 on page 22.
1.
1.
Check the squareness of the legs when in the CLOSED
position.
position.
2.
Place a square on the inside of the legs and base to
determine the 90° alignment.
determine the 90° alignment.
3.
Adjust the linkage rods until 90° alignment is achieved.
Adjusting the Knee Pad Height
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.2.
WARNING
NEVER adjust the knee pad while patient is in
the standing position.
NEVER try to adjust the knee pad while the lift
NEVER try to adjust the knee pad while the lift
is moving.
ALWAYS make sure that the adjustment pins
ALWAYS make sure that the adjustment pins
are engaged in corresponding height adjust-
ment holes before use.
1.
Pick a height setting that will be comfortable to the
patient and provide the necessary support.
patient and provide the necessary support.
NOTE: The knee pad should be positioned so that the knee portion
of the leg is in contact with the pad.
2.
of the leg is in contact with the pad.
2.
Using both hands, pull both adjustment pins outward
at the same time.
at the same time.
3.
Position the knee pad to the desired height and release
adjustment pins into the corresponding alignment
holes.
adjustment pins into the corresponding alignment
holes.
4.
Check to make sure that both pins are engaged.
FIGURE 7.1 Adjusting the Base
Square
Linkage Rods
Linkage Rod
Knee Pad
Adjustment Pin
Adjustment Pin