8TROUBLESHOOTING

The following list of encountered problems and their solutions will assist you in determining what may be causing your Lumex lift not to function as designed. If you have a problem occurring which is not listed below, please contact your distributor or GF Health Products, Inc. Technical Support for help. Do not attempt to repair components or parts on your lift, as this may invalidate your warranty or cause further problems that may result in patient injury. Stop using your lift immediately if it is not functioning correctly or any warning beeps are heard.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE & SOLUTION

 

 

I need to recharge my batteries

Replace the two internal batteries as they are at the end of their life cycle

often or they fail to hold a charge

 

Batteries should be changed every 18-24 months depending on usage

when I charge them

 

 

 

When I plug my charger into the

Check to make sure the red reset button is in the up position

control box I see no lights on the

 

Check to make sure the charger is firmly in the control box and plugged

battery indicator

into a wall socket

 

 

 

 

Replace the charger as it is at the end of its life cycle

 

 

 

If the charger is transmitting current, then you need to replace the control

 

box PCB

My actuator makes a clicking sound

Check to make sure the actuator plug is pushed into the control box so

when I attempt to use my lift

the O-ring is not visible

 

The actuator needs to be replaced as it is at the end of its life cycle

 

 

 

The control box PCB may be malfunctioning

 

 

The actuator will either go up or

Replace the hand control as it is at the end of its life cycle

down but not both

 

The control box PCB may be malfunctioning

 

 

 

There is a grinding sound inside

Replace the actuator as the internal gears are stripped

the actuator when lifting

 

The actuator stops and starts while

Replace the batteries as they are at the end of their life cycle

lifting or lowering

 

My lift will not operate even though

Disconnect the charger from the control box as the lift will not work when

it shows the batteries are charged

the charger is attached

 

Check to make sure the hand control is properly inserted to control box

 

 

 

Check to make sure the actuator is properly connected to the control box

 

 

 

The hand control needs to be replaced as it is at the end of its life cycle

 

 

My lift will not operate and battery

Check to make sure the red re-set button is in the up position

indicator has no lights illuminated

 

The internal batteries may not be connected together properly with the

 

 

connection wires

 

 

 

Batteries will no longer hold a charge and must be replaced

 

 

 

The control box PCB is damaged and must be replaced

 

 

When lifting I hear 3 long beeps

You are attempting to lift someone heavier than the safe working load

from the control box

 

Stop the lift and lower safely to bed or chair immediately

 

 

 

When lifting I hear short beeping

Charge the batteries

sounds from the control box

 

Replace the batteries if they fail to hold a charge

 

 

 

WARNING: If you experience a problem with your lift and are unable to service it yourself, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor.

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LF1050 specifications

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