SECTION 11—CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Part No 1024492 43 Portable Patient Lift and Sling
Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist*NOTE: For individual home use, a full inspection is required prior to each new user.
**NOTE: Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts, enhance smooth operation and extend
life expectancy of the lift.
ITEM INITIALLY INSTITU-
TIONAL
INSPECT/
ADJUST
MONTHLY
IN-HOME
INSPECT/
ADJUST
EVERY SIX
MONTHS
IN-HOME
INSPECT/
ADJUST
MONTHLY
CASTER BASE
Inspect for missing hardware.
Lift Base opens/closes with ease.
Inspect roll pin to ensure secure base.
Inspect casters and axle bolts for tightness.
Inspect casters for smooth swivel and roll.
Apply a light grease to caster ball bearings.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SHIFTER HANDLE
Operates smoothly.
Locks adjustable base whenever engaged.
Check roll pin for wear.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
MAST
Mast should lock securely when assembled.
Inspect for bends or deflections.
X
X
X
X
X
X
BOOM
Check all hardware and swivel bar supports.
Inspect for bends or deflections.
Inspect bolted joints of boom for wear.
Inspect to ensure that the boom is centered
between the base legs.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
X
X
SWIVEL BAR
Check the hooks for wear or damaged.
Check sling hooks for wear or deflection.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PUMP ASSEMBLY
Check for leakage.
Inspect hardware on mast and boom.
Check for wear or deflection of rod.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PUMP HANDLE
Check for smooth operation. XX
CONTROL VALVE
Easy to maneuver and closes easily. XX
CLEANING
Whenever necessary. X
SLINGS AND HARDWARE
Chains, S-hooks, O-Rings and D-Rings each time it
is used to ensure proper connection and patient
safety.
Inspect sling attachments and material for wear.
Inspect nylon web straps for wear.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X