8.0 Care & Maintenance
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8.2 Maintenance
(to be carried out by a trained engineer)
These recommendations are in line with the Lifting Operations and
Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998). For further detailed
information, please visit:
www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipmentmachinery/loler.html.
Maintenance must be carried out by a competent person
and is a UK regulation.
The inspection must take place every 6 months. (Please check if
outside of the UK for different specific test requirements).
Before use and on a regular basis, check the carry bar is securely
attached to the boom and is free to move in all directions.
WARNING
a. Certification
An authorised/competent service company or
person will issue a test certificate after satisfactory completion of
the LOLER inspection. The certificate will be valid for 6 months.
b. Battery pack
The battery pack should not require maintenance
other than the regular charging as detailed in the
charging instructions.
c.
Emergency Stop button
Check the emergency stop button functionality
d. Actuator
The actuator should not require maintenance other than checking
for correct operation, listening for unusual noise and checking for
any damage.
