9 TROUBLESHOOTING
Electric Portable Patient Lift
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9 Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMS
FAULTS
SOLUTION
Patient lift feels loose.
Mast/Base joint loose.
Tie - Rods are loose.
Refer to Maintaining the Base Adjustment on page 39.
Casters/Brakes noisy or stiff.
Fluff or debris in bearings.
Refer to Replacing Casters/Forks on page 40.
Noisy or dry sound from pivots. Needs lubrication.
Refer to Lubricating the Lift on page 35.
Actuator fails to lift or legs fail to
open when button is pressed.
Hand-control or actuator connector loose.
Battery low.
RED emergency stop button pressed IN.
Battery not connected properly to control
box.
The connecting terminals are damaged.
Boom or leg actuator in need of service or
load is too high.
Charge batteries. Refer to Charging the Battery on page 23.
Rotate RED emergency stop button CLOCKWISE until it pops out.
Reconnect the battery to the control box. Refer to Charging the
Replace the battery pack. Refer to Charging the Battery on
Refer to Replacing the Boom Actuator on page 36 or Installing the
Leg Actuator to the Base on page 18. Contact your Dealer.
Unusual noise from actuator.
Actuator is worn or damaged or spindle is
bent.
Refer to Replacing the Boom Actuator on page 36 or Installing the
Leg Actuator to the Base on page 18. Contact your Dealer.
Lift arms will not lower in
uppermost position.
Lift arms require a minimum weight load to
lower from the uppermost position.
Pull down slightly on the lift arms.
Lift arms will not lower during a
power retraction.
Shoulder bolt at the junction of the boom
and mast may not be properly installed.
Refer to Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt on page 37.
If problems are not remedied by the suggested means, please contact your dealer or Invacare.
