SEERS 2 ST2xxx series Service Manual Issue 2

1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE. CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your SEERS MEDICAL Product. If these service instructions are adhered too, this product will provide many years of safe and reliable use. IF THESE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED - YOUR WARRANTY COULD BE INVALID! Always keep these Service Instructions available for reference.

WARNINGS! Warnings identify potential hazards which if not followed correctly, could result in serious injury, or possibly even death!

• Ensure electric couches are not used in the presence of flammable gasses such as an anaesthetic agent. • DO NOT EXCEED the Maximum Safe Working Load – which must be distributed evenly across the working surface • Do not concentrate uneven weight on either side of the couch. • When the plug is disconnected, this acts as a disconnect device. • Use only accessories that have been designed or approved for use with this couch. • Children must not play with the couch at any time. • Adequately supervise children in the proximity of the couch.

CAUTIONS! Cautions identify circumstances which if not followed correctly, could result in failure or damage of the equipment!

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING!

Disconnect the couch from the mains power supply prior to carrying out any cleaning or decontaminating. DO NOT SATURATE PRODUCT IF PRODUCT GETS SATURATED DURING CLEANING, THIS COULD ACCELERATE CORROSION, REDUCING PRODUCTS LENGTH OF SERVICE. General Cleaning: To get rid of any dust or marks on the surface Vinyl MUST be wiped DAILY with a moist soft cotton cloth. Visible and loose dirt can be picked up with a vacuum cleaner (Do not use a brush type vacuum) Use a soapy cotton cloth and gently rub stains with circular movements. For more stubborn marks a dilute bleach solution can be used 5% Bleach to 95% Water.

Stain Removal:

Blot excess liquid as quickly as possible with a clean 100% cotton white absorbent cloth or sponge. If necessary use clean warm water. Clean the entire area where the spot occurred on the cushion, arm etc. Water may dissolve dirt particles and make cleaning easier. Spills that are still moist are the easiest to remove. Leave to air dry naturally, do not use a hair dryer etc to speed up the drying.

Coffee, tea etc spills: Use an absorbent white cloth or piece of paper. DO NOT RUB.

Allow the stain to be absorbed and removed from the material surface. Then rub gently with white tissue paper in circular movements to remove any remaining dampness and residue.

Ink, Ball point pen, Denim, hard stains: Rub the stain by means of gentle circular movements

with tissue dampened with 96°alcohol and water (1:1) After this rub the surface with gentle circular movement with tissue paper to dry it.

Butter, oil, grease stains: Wipe excess butter, oil or grease off the surface with a clean 100% Cotton white dry cloth. Use a soapy cotton cloth and gently rub the stain with circular movements. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the area and dry the surface. Chewing gum: Place ice cubes in a plastic bag and apply on the chewing gum. Wait several minutes, lift the ice bag and remove the chewing gum.

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS, SADDLE SOAP, CLEANING SOLVENTS, FURNITURE POLISH, OILS, VARNISH, ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR AMMONIA IN WATER. Frequency of routine couch cleaning will depend on exact application. 07-002-SM

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Frequency of routine couch cleaning will depend on exact application. 1.

Ensure the couch is in a suitable area for cleaning.

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The couch must be OFF of the wheels.

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Disconnect from mains power supply if electric model.

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Control handsets can be wiped over using an alcohol wipe.

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Prepare a solution of warm water and a neutral detergent.

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DO NOT SATURATE PRODUCT – This should be a wipe down – not a soaking!

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Start by cleaning the top surface of the couch, working down onto the frames below, ensuring to not accidentally activate any of the release levers, or user interface parts.

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Ensure the couch is dry before re-use.

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Safely discard of cleaning materials.

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Wash hands thoroughly.

If DECONTAMINATING the couch then repeat steps above using a dilute Hypochlorite & warm water mixture (mixed at 10,000ppm) instead of warm water and soap.

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3. MAINTENANCE WARNING! Disconnect the couch from the mains power supply prior to carrying out any maintenance. All electrical maintenance should be performed by a suitably qualified person. BLUE or BROWN wires must not be connected to any earth terminal.

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A visual inspection should be carried out daily prior to use.

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Regular servicing should be carried out a minimum of every six months or more frequently if the couch is in constant use.

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Routine servicing or repair must only be performed by suitably qualified people.

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Look for any visual signs of damage. Ensure all nuts, bolts and other fasteners are present and fitted where expected. If loose (can be undone by hand), re- tighten using suitable tools – but taking care to not over tighten as this could cause binding, juddering, identifiable by a likely noise.

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Upholstery fixings should be checked regularly and tightened if loose. DO NOT USE PRODUCT IF ANY UPHOLSTERY FIXING SCREWS ARE MISSING!

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Check hinge pins are secured correctly by the e clips. IF THESE ARE MISSING DO NOT USE COUCH!

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Check gas struts operate smoothly and correctly throughout all ranges of movement. The upholstered section should lock once the release lever is no longer operated.

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Check hydraulic pump (hydraulic variant only) for smooth operation and any signs of leakage.

ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY 9.

On electric models ,check the power cable and air pipes on hand and foot switch controls, looking for any cuts, abrasions or any other deterioration that may have occurred and replace if necessary.

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Ensure that the mains power supply plug is attached securely to the motor.

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Check mains plug connections are tight and the correct fuse is fitted.

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4. WARRANTY SEERS MEDICAL Limited standard terms and conditions apply to this device. A copy of this is available upon request. This contains full details of warranty terms and does not affect your statutory rights. For any further information on this product, regarding spares, warranty, service or maintenance information, please contact:

SEERS MEDICAL Limited Kenton Road Debenham Suffolk IP14 6LA T: +44 (0)1728 861590 F: +44 (0)1728 861868 E: [email protected] W: www.seersmedical.com © SEERS MEDICAL Limited Manufactured in the UK by SEERS MEDICAL Limited. As part of our ongoing development programme SEERS MEDICAL Limited reserves the right to modify specifications and materials of this couch without prior notice.

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