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Southworth Products

Mortuary Lift Manual

1.2    Responsibilities of Operators

Basic Principles

 - Operators shall apply sound principles of safety and good judgment in 

the application, and operation of the machine with consideration given to its intended use 

and expected operating environment. Since the operator is in direct control of the machine, 

conformance with good safety practices is the responsibility of the operator. The operator shall 

make decisions on the use and operation with due consideration for the fact that his or her own 

safety as well as the safety of other personnel on or near the machine is dependent on those 

decisions.

General Training

 - Only personnel who have received general instructions regarding the 

inspection, application, and operation of machine, including recognition and avoidance of hazards 

associated with their operation, shall operate the machine. Such topics covered shall include, but 

not necessarily be limited to, the following issues and requirements:

1.  A pre-start inspection
2. 

Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the 

machine

3. 

Factors affecting stability

4.  The purpose of placards and decals
5.  Workplace inspection
6.  Safety rules and regulations
7.  Authorization to operate
8.  Operator warnings and instructions
9. 

Actual operation of the machine. Under the direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall 

operate the machine for a sufficient period of time to demonstrate proficiency in actual 

operation of the machine.

Pre-start Inspection -

 Before use each day or at the beginning of each shift, the machine shall be 

given a visual inspection and functional test including but not limited to the following:

1.  Operating and emergency controls
2.  Safety devices
3.  Hydraulic system leaks
4.  Electrical cables and wiring harness
5.  Loose or missing parts
6.  Nameplates, precautionary and instructional markings and/or labeling
7.  Guarding system
8. 

Items specified by the manufacturer

Problem or Malfunctions

 - Any problems or malfunctions that affect the safety of operations shall 

be repaired prior to the use of the machine.

Before Operations - 

The operator shall:

1.  Read and understand the manufacturer’s operating instruction(s) and user’s safety rules or 

have them explained.

2.  Understand all labels, warnings, and instructions displayed on the machine or have them 

explained.

Summary of Contents for CLL05-68

Page 1: ...UCTS CORP P O Box 1380 Portland ME 04104 1380 Telephone 800 743 1000 207 878 0700 Fax 207 797 4734 www SouthworthProducts com Model Serial Number __________________________ Date placed in service ____...

Page 2: ...perating the Floor Lock 13 6 3 Raising and Lowering 14 7 Maintenance Repair 15 7 1 Securing the Lift for Maintenance 16 7 1 1 Lifts Equipped Standard or Ball Transfer Platforms 16 7 1 2 Lifts Roller T...

Page 3: ...uthworth Products Mortuary Lift Manual Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov WARNING This label part 10095524 is required by California Law For more information visit www P65Warnings ca...

Page 4: ...ing precautions shall be taken as applicable 1 Remove the load from the platform 2 Lower platform to the full down position 3 Relieve system pressure from all circuits before loosening or removing any...

Page 5: ...ffecting the operation of the machine 3 Factors affecting stability 4 The purpose of placards and decals 5 Workplace inspection 6 Safety rules and regulations 7 Authorization to operate 8 Operator war...

Page 6: ...th the safety standards established for the workplace 6 Reporting problems or malfunctions The operator shall immediately report to a supervisor any problem s or malfunction s that become evident duri...

Page 7: ...gle safety red exclamation mark safety red background B For use with WARNING signal word safety black triangle safety orange exclamation mark C For use with CAUTION signal word safety black triangle s...

Page 8: ...Transfer Platform Platform Length 74 Platform Width 30 Standard Platform 24 Roller Ball Transfer Platform Lowered Height 14 3 8 Standard Platform 16 3 4 Roller Ball Transfer Platform Raised Height 82...

Page 9: ...TOP 68 TRAVEL VERTICAL LOWERED HEIGHT 16 3 4 84 3 4 RAISED HEIGHT 16 1 4 20 7 8 35 5 8 86 1 8 24 PLATFORM 24 3 4 BASE FRAME SIDE LOAD ROLLER TOP HEIGHT 16 3 4 LOWERED TRAVEL VERTICAL 68 84 3 4 RAISED...

Page 10: ...4 2 BK LD DCL 1 00X9 00 SOUTHWORTH 2998429 3 2 LD DCL 1 00X6 00 A DANGER TO AVOID BODIL 10089458 2 4 BK LD DCL 1 25X2 75 CAPACITY 500 LBS 2998433 1 4 LD DCL 1 00X8 50 TO AVOID BODILY INJURY 10089457 3...

Page 11: ...e 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...

Page 12: ...ould begin to raise 6 Raise the lift approximately one foot then release the button The motor should turn off and the lift should come to a stop and hold its position 7 Press and hold the up button an...

Page 13: ...perator must be in view of the machine at all times 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...

Page 14: ...f travel To lower the platform press and hold the DOWN button on the controls Release the button when the platform is at the desired height Release the button once the lift reaches the end of travel D...

Page 15: ...al supply before performing any maintenance or repair Do not adjust the hydraulic pressure relief valve This valve is pre set and adjustment may cause the machine to fail Before performing maintenance...

Page 16: ...d or Ball Transfer Platforms To properly secure the lift for maintenance 1 Lower the lift to the fully lowered position 2 Engage the floor lock to prevent unintended movement of the lift during mainte...

Page 17: ...cess the internal components of the lift the platform rollers can be removed To remove the platform rollers press in on the hexagonal spring loaded axles and lift the roller out of the platform frame...

Page 18: ...Monthly Maintenance Perform Weekly Maintenance Apply a dry PTFE lubricant to non greased pivot points or rollers Inspect the appearance or the hydraulic fluid See section 10 1 Hydraulic Fluid Inspect...

Page 19: ...is faulty Verify solenoids are functioning correctly Replace as necessary Low hydraulic fluid level Verify hydraulic fluid level Add fluid as necessary See section 10 1 Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic fluid...

Page 20: ...9 Electrical Primary Voltage 12 VDC Control Voltage 12 VDC Battery AGM Sealed Lead Acid Battery Nominal voltage 12 VDC Nominal capacity 20 hour rate 55 Amp Hours Group Size 24 Motor 1 3 HP 3450 RPM 12...

Page 21: ...21 Southworth Products Mortuary Lift Manual 9 2 Electrical Arrangement BATTERY CHARGER POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL UP DOWN SOLENOIDS MOTOR...

Page 22: ...nance on the battery This charger must not be exposed to dirty or wet conditions Do not operate the lift while the charger is plugged in Charger Description Automatic 3 Stage On Board industrial batte...

Page 23: ...is Conoco AW32 Use only the same or other compatible fluid when adding or replacing fluid The hydraulic fluid reservoir is to be full approximately 3 4 below the fill plug only when the lift is in th...

Page 24: ...24 Southworth Products Mortuary Lift Manual 10 3 Hydraulic Arrangement HPU MOTOR HPU PUMP HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR FILL PORT BREATHER FIXED DOWN SPEED FLOW CONTROL DOUBLE ACTING CYLINDER...

Page 25: ...rnia s Proposition 65 Southworth makes no warranty or representation with respect to the compliance of any product with other State or local safety or product standard codes and any failure to comply...

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