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Southworth Products
Mortuary Lift Manual
7. Maintenance & Repair
Only trained and/ or qualified personnel shall perform maintenance or
repair of this machine.
Pinch points exist, keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from
moving parts.
Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when
performing and maintenance or repair.
Disconnect and lock out electrical 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 or repair to the hydraulic components,
relieve pressure in the hydraulic system.
Pressurized fluids can penetrate skin and cause severe injury. Do not
use hands or other body parts to detect hydraulic leaks.
Do not enter beneath the raised lift.
All maintenance to be performed with the lift in the lowered position.
