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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
3.1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES
1.
Do not stand or climb on any part of the lift when doing maintenance on the canopy.
2.
If your lift is equipped with a handwheel, never reach through the spokes of the handwheel to perform any
maintenance on the canopy. If the handwheel starts to spin freely, do not try to stop it. This can cause serious injury.
3.
Do not let anybody operate the lift while doing maintenance on the canopy.
4.
Check canopy regularly for defects. Do not continue using the canopy if it shows any signs of damage. Tighten all
bolts at this time.
5.
The canopy fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such as dirt or bird droppings are allowed to
accumulate and become embedded in the fabric. To clean, brush off any loose dirt, clean and hose down with a MILD
solution of natural soap in lukewarm water (no warmer than 100
°
F), and rinse thoroughly to remove the soap. Do
NOT use detergents. Allow canopy to air dry. It is not necessary to remove the canopy when cleaning it.
3.2
STORAGE PROCEDURE
1.
Protect your canopy as far as possible from damage caused by environmental factors such as airborne fallout,
chemicals, tree sap, and weather hazards.
2.
Do not leave the fabric on the framework during off-season. The framework and fabric are not designed to handle top
loading such as wet leaves or snow.
3.
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not put the fabric away wet or dirty. Protect it by storing it in the original plastic bag.
