Care and Maintenance

Proper care and maintenance is essential to keeping your Lumex patient lift in safe operating condition.

In addition to inspecting the unit before each use, periodic maintenance checks should be done as needed. The lift should be thoroughly inspected by a person qualified to recognize any signs of wear and tear, and looseness of bolts or parts. Replace any worn parts immediately.

We further recommend that this unit be serviced at least once annually by an authorized dealer.

Warning: It is extremely important that the patient lift be inspected before each use. Ensure that all hardware and accessories are secure and that the actuator is functioning properly. Failure to do so could result in patient / attendant injury or damage to your patient lift. Torn, cut, frayed or broken slings could fail, resulting in serious injury. Use only slings in good condition. Inspect before each use. Destroy and discard old, worn and unusable slings. When you believe a component or part is not functioning properly, immediately contact your authorized Graham-Field Health Products dealer, as a potentially hazardous condition could exist.

Before each use

Before each use of the patient lift, ensure that:

•All nuts and bolts are tight

•The lift moves freely (with caster brakes off )

•Rear caster brakes operate properly

•Base adjustment mechanism operates easily

Lubrication

Under normal use, your Lumex patient lift was designed with minimum maintenance in mind; however, a six (6) month check and lubrication should ensure that your patient lift will remain in peak operating condition. The casters MUST roll and swivel freely. Lightweight waterproof grease

(such as automobile lubricant) should be applied to the ball bearings of the casters every six (6) months. Apply grease more frequently if the casters are exposed to periods of excess moisture. Lubricate all pivot points with lightweight oil. Clean patient lift of all excess oil and grease.

Before use of the patient lift, and every month thereafter, place a drop of oil on the following areas:

•The point where mast and boom connect

•Caster axles

•The point where actuator and boom connect

Cleaning

Regular cleaning is recommended. A soft cloth, dampened with water and a mild NON-ABRASIVE detergent (household cleaner, soapy water, or hospital grade disinfectant) is all that is needed to clean your patient lift. Automobile wax or furniture polish will help maintain the finish over a long period of time.

DO NOT wash under water pressure or steam clean.

Checking for damage and wear

It is extremely important to frequently check the areas of the patient lift that are under a great deal of stress for damage and wear. These areas include slings, spreader bars, spreader bar suspension and mounting hardware, pump mounting hardware and all pivot points. Inspect for signs of cracking, fraying, deformation, and any loose components. Replace any defective parts immediately, and make certain that the patient lift is not used until repairs are made. Contact your authorized Graham-Field Health Products dealer for replacement parts.

Care of sling

Lumex slings are easy to maintain. They are washable at 150° F. The slings can be dried by using a dryer on LOW heat or by hanging.

Note: Slings should not be bleached!

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