Please note that whilst the Pecolift is extremely simple to
maintain, all work must be carried out by a competent person.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Note: The telescopic mast is a sealed unit which contains a
pressurised cylinder and can only be dismantled by a trained person
authorised by the manufacturer.
The most important regular maintenance to be carried out by the
operator is visual inspection, as per the pre-operation checks.
Daily Checks
The safety critical items to inspect each work session, daily as a
minimum are:
1. Check there is no damage to the following: wheels and rubber
pads (feet) and check that their fixings are secure. These are the
components that connect the machine to the ground; if they are
damaged then operating the machine could be dangerous and
and may result in serious injury.
2. Check that the guard rails are not damaged and all fixings are
secure.
3. Check gates, gate hinges, hinge springs and fixings are secure and
gates close freely. Ensure gates cannot open outwards.
4. Check chassis is not damaged and spirit level is intact and working.
5. Check mast fixings are all present and secure.
6. Check castor mounting allows machine to sink onto its rubber
pads (feet) when stepping on front of platform. Check
machine ‘springs’ back up again when weight is removed from
platform and machine is pushed forward.
7. Check fly-wheel handle operates correctly: step into the platform
to do this:
(do not attempt to operate the handle from outside
the basket)
.
Pull flywheel handle knob towards you, release.
Ensure handle springs back to lock wheel. Turn wheel one
revolution clockwise then anti-clockwise; ensure handle
moves freely in either direction.
8. Check automatic wheel-brake works by: repeat no. 7; when
platform is elevated approximately 100mm, step out of the
platform and attempt to push the machine, machine should not
move, wheels should be braked.
9. Check emergency lowering tool is attached to chassis and not
damaged.
Monthly Checks
As daily checks (items 1-9).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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NOTE: PUWER (The Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment
Regulations 1998) stipulates that suppliers such as hire
companies must ensure their equipment is maintained
correctly and fully serviced. Once on site, it is the hirer/
employer’s responsibility to ensure the machine remains in
serviceable condition. The hirer/employer must also ensure the
operator is properly trained and familiarised with the machine
in order to operate it correctly.
