Product Manual

SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Part No 1134867 29 ValueCare Bed Series
Troubleshooting Mechanical
 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 springs for bending, warping or damage.
❑ Inspect mounting hardware for bending, damage or excessive wear.
❑ 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 mechanical integrity of motor to bed joint. Periodically lubricate riveted joints
using a light weight oil.
❑ Inspect bed height adjustment pin for excessive wear.
❑ Ensure that casters are free of debris.
❑ Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
Electrical Inspection and Maintenance
❑ Check pendant, power and motor cords for chafing, cuts or excessive wear.
❑ Make sure all plugs are fully attached and free of damage.
❑ Check all functions (head and foot sections raise and lower properly).
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Bed does not stay in
place.
Locking Casters. Lock Casters. Refer to Installing the Casters
on page 23.
Bed springs do not move.
Pull tube. Check pull tube(s) for binding. Call dealer for
repairs.
Bed ends move in
opposite
directions.
Drive Shaft connected to wrong
gear box shaft.
Reinstall drive shaft.
Refer to Installing the
Drive Shaft Assembly
on page 25
.
Hi/Lo function does not
work.
Drive shaft disconnected.
Reinstall drive shaft.
Refer to Installing the
Drive Shaft Assembly
on page 25
.