MAINTENANCE
SECTION 8— MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Safety Inspection Checklist
For individual home use, a full inspection is required prior to each new user.
Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts, enhance smooth operation and extend the life expectancy of the lift.
Follow the maintenance procedures described in this manual to keep your stand up lift in continuous service.
ITEM
INITIALLY
INSTITUTIONAL INSPECT/ADJUST MONTHLY
IN-HOME
INSPECT
PERIODICALLY
THE CASTER BASE |
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Inspect for missing hardware. | X | X | X |
Base opens/closes with ease. | X | X | X |
Inspect casters and axle bolts for tightness. | X | X | X |
Inspect casters for smooth swivel and roll. | X | X | X |
Inspect and clear casters of debris. | X | X | X |
Inspect roll pin to ensure secure to base. | X | X | X |
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THE MAST |
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Mast MUST be securely assembled to lift arms. | X | X | X |
Inspect for bends or deflections. | X | X | X |
Inspect pivot joints for wear. | X | X | X |
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THE LIFT ARMS AND LINKAGE |
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Check all hardware and attachment points. | X | X | X |
Inspect for bends or deflections. | X | X | X |
Inspect bolted joints of lift arms for wear. | X | X | X |
Inspect to ensure that the lift arms are centered |
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between the base legs. | X | X | X |
Ensure that the bolt is tightly secured. | X | X | X |
Inspect pivot joints for wear. | X | X | X |
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SHIFTER HANDLE |
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Operates smoothly. | X | X | X |
Locks adjustable base whenever engaged. | X | X | X |
Check roll pin for wear | X | X | X |
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CLEANING |
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Whenever necessary. | X | X | X |
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SLINGS AND HARDWARE |
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CHECK ALL SLING ATTACHMENTS each time it is |
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used to ensure proper connection and patient safety. |
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Inspect sling material for wear. | X | X | X |
Inspect straps for wear. | X | X | X |
Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace | X | X | X |
if necessary. | X | X | X |
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