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FIPALIFT Smart
6. MAINTENANCE
The maintenance instructions must be followed precisely in order to ensure that the system works
safely and that the lifting characteristics are not impaired. If faults are detected in the system, these
must be rectified immediately before the FIPALIFT Smart tube lifter can be started up again.
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The device must be switched off during servicing work and secured against being switched
back on.
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Only FIPA original spare parts are to be used for maintenance and repairs. FIPA original spare
parts are matched to the necessary loads and forces of the tube lifter. Using other spare parts
can lead to serious defects and to the warranty being voided.
Daily maintenance and inspection
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The filter must be checked every day in dusty or dirty usage conditions. Shake out the filter
and clean with the vacuum cleaner. Damaged filters or filters that can no longer be cleaned
must be replaced.
Weekly maintenance and inspection
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Test to check whether a power failure would cause the load to fall rapidly:
Step 1:
Start vacuum pump.
Step 2:
Lift a load with a surface that is fully impermeable to air and with a weight of around 5 kg.
Step 3:
Switch off the vacuum pump and at the same time push the control handle upwards.
Step 4:
The load should slowly sink to the floor. If the load falls too quickly, the tube lifter may
not be used until the fault has been rectified. Please contact our Technical Sales Department.
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Check if the filter is blocked or damaged.
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Check if the vacuum cup is damaged.
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Check if the lifting tube is damaged.
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The lifting tube gets longer over time. Check the length of the lifting tube and ensure that the
vacuum cup does not touch the floor. If necessary, shorten the vacuum hose, see page 8.
Quarterly maintenance and inspection
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Check that the suspension eye and the crane system which the FIPALIFT Smart tube lifter is
attached to are in good condition.
If parts are damaged, the tube lifter may not be used until the fault has been rectified.
Please contact our Technical Sales Department!
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Check that the nuts and bolts of the fastening system are tight and secured if necessary.
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Check that the vacuum hose and the lifting tube are air-tight and not caught on anything.
