Bioness Vector Elite - Chapter 13: Service and Maintenance

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Chapter 13 - Service and Maintenance
Chapter
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Service and Maintenance
Routine maintenance is critical for the safety and effectiveness of this device.
Check the following items before each use of the Vector Elite system:
• Inspect the Support Rope. If the rope is worn, frayed or damaged call Bioness at 800.211.9136,
Option 3 (in the United States) or your local distributor (outside of the United States) for a service
appointment to replace the Support Rope.
• Inspect the rope tail. See Figure 13-1. If the rope tail is not visible, the rope knot has been
compromised. Call Bioness at 800.211.9136, Option 3 (in the United States) or your local
distributor (outside of the United States) for a service appointment
• Inspect the patient harness for tears, material separation and Velcro
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degradation.
• Inspect the spreader bar before each use.
• Inspect the carabiners before each use.
Figure 13-1: Rope Tail
Check the following items on a quarterly basis:
• Inspect the mechanical track. Clean debris and/or dirt, using a clean dry cloth.
• Inspect the trolley body, if needed, wipe the trolley body with a clean dry non-abrasive cloth.
Warning: Make sure the Vector Elite system is powered off at the wall mounted power supply box
before wiping the trolley body or mechanical track. Items to be inspected and maintained on an annual
basis:
• Visually inspect the Vector Elite trolley wheels for wear.
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Rope Tail