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4.4
Using the Step:
You should test the step after installation. Follow these instructions:
1.
MOUNTING
– Check that all mounting bolts are in place and tightened.
2.
MOUNTING
– Bring the step out and apply a load : Max 150 Kg. Check if the mounting of
the step is correct for this weight. The construction of the step means that with a weight of
150 Kg the step will give slightly - this is normal !!
3.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
– Check that the red LED on the dashboard turns red when
the step is out
If this small test procedure is successful, the step is ready to be used. If one of the tests fails
the problem should be resolved before putting the step in to use..
5
Periodic maintenance / Inspection
5.1
Cleaning
The step must be cleaned in the normal cleaning schedule of the vehicle, depending on the
use of the vehicle and the type of the operation. Normal non-aggressive cleaning materials,
as used for cleaning the other parts of the vehicle, should be used.
The use of high-pressure water cleaners to clean the inside of the step is recommended.
Do not use aggressive solvents; these could affect the paint, and rubber as used on the step.
5.2
Periodic maintenance / Inspection
5.2.1
Small maintenance
The step has an open cassette. Dirt and other particles will ingress the step. So it will need
regular cleaning. It is recommended to spray some thin oil PTFE or silicone spray on the
wheels and locking mechanism and other moving parts on a regular basis.
We strongly recommend MOTIP PTFE spray at all parts in the step, do not use WD40 spray.
Other similar PTFE oil / grease sprays can also be used.
5.2.2
Yearly maintenance / Inspection
Major maintenance should be done once every six months or at every 30.000 cycles.
If the number of cycles per year is less than 10.000 the six monthly maintenance interval
Will still apply
Following the vehicle inspection schedule, check following points:
1.
MOUNTING
– Check if the all mounting bolts are in place and tightened.
2.
MOUNTING
– Bring the step out and test load Max 150 Kg. Check if the mounting of the
step is without deflection for this weight. The construction of the step is such that a weight
of 150 Kg will give a little deflection of the step. This is normal !!
3.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
– Move the step out and check if the red LED on the
dashboard shines red when the step is out.
4.
Check if the step move out completely. If needed adjust the preload at the springs
following 4.2
