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9.0 General Maintenance & Safety
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
To ensure the optimal safety and reliability of your power positioning system, please adhere to the mainte- nance schedule/table below. In addition to the maintenance schedule, please note the following mainte- nance tasks that should be incorporated into your daily routine.
Daily
Check that the buttons or toggles that operate your TRx system function freely
Charge batteries (refer to the information provided in this chapter and to your powerbase Owners Manual for details on battery charging & battery care)
To ensure your power positioning system is operating properly and safely, Motion Concepts recom- mends a complete Dealer inspection be performed on your power positioning system every 6 months.
*Please refer to the Powerbase Owners Manual for maintenance information specific to your powerbase*
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Item | Initially | Monthly | 6 Months | Periodically |
Batteries |
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load test batteries (individually) | X |
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ensure batteries are clean (free from corrosion/ moisture/ | X |
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ensure connections are tight and clean | X |
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Electrical / Wiring Harnesses |
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check for pinches or pulls in w iring (over full range of | X | X |
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seating system) |
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inspect for w ear & tear damage to w ires | X | X |
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ensure connections are secure | X | X |
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Actuators (where applicable) |
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ensure actuator rod ends are secure and pinned properly | X |
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ensure no interference/ sticking during system operation | X |
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(over full range of seating system) |
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inspect for excessive noise or grinding | X |
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Tightening & Adjustment ( hardware) |
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ensure that the | X | X |
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(if applicable) |
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mounting hardw are (seating system to pow erbase) | X |
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ensure all nuts and bolts are secure | X |
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inspect that all pivot points are operating smoothly & freely | X |
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and secured (do not overtighten) |
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Limit Switches |
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check all limit sw itch settings | X | X |
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ensure DLO functions correctly | X | X |
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Glide Blocks and Track Maintenance |
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ensure channel is free from dirt/ dust/ grime | X |
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as needed, lightly lubricate slide channel using a non- |
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lithium/ |
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Lubricant) |
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TRD0000, TRx Owner’s Manual- Rev. 5.0, January 20, 2005