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Southworth Products
Mortuary Lift Manual
5. Setup
To avoid death or serious injury:
Crush and/or shear hazard. Do not enter under the raised lift unless
properly secured. See section 7.1 Securing the Lift for Maintenance.
Do not sit, stand, or ride on the platform.
Disconnect and lock out the electrical supply before performing any
work on the lift.
The lift must only be used indoors on smooth, level surfaces.
Machine should be in the fully lowered position when not in use.
The platform must be in the fully lowered position before moving the lift.
Engage the floor lock before loading/unloading and raising/lowering the
platform to prevent the lift from shifting.
5.1 Lift Setup
1. Remove all packaging. Inspect the machine for damage. Verify all components were
received. If damage is found or components are missing do not continue the setup
procedure, contact Customer Service.
2. Remove the battery cover by lifting up on the cover.
Connect the cables to the battery terminals. Connect
the positive lead of the battery charger to the positive
terminal on the battery. Ensure the negative lead of the
battery charger is connected to the negative terminal on
the battery. Replace the battery cover. See section
3. Install the push bar into the tubes on either side of the battery compartment. Secure the
push bar with the two set screws.
4. Plug the battery charger in and allow the battery to fully charge before continuing. See
5. Ensure breather plug has been installed. See section
COVER
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
FLOOR LOCK
PUSH BAR
(BOTH SIDES)
SET SCREW
