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Southworth Products
Mortuary Lift Manual
7.2 Periodic Maintenance
7.2.1. Weekly Maintenance
• Ensure battery is properly secured. Tighten battery strap as necessary.
• Ensure push bar hardware is tight.
• Inspect leg rollers, center pivot pins and bushings, and leg hinge pins and bushings for
excessive wear or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect machine for loose or broken fasteners. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect labeling. If any label is damaged or otherwise illegible contact the manufacturer
for replacement labels.
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Verify the floor lock operates correctly. Ensure the floor lock holds this lift in place when
engaged.
7.2.2. Monthly Maintenance
• Perform Weekly Maintenance.
• Apply a dry PTFE lubricant to non-greased pivot points or rollers.
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Inspect the appearance or the hydraulic fluid. See section
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Inspect the hydraulic cylinder, all hydraulic hoses and fittings. Repair or replace as
necessary.
• Inspect all electrical wiring and connections. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect limit switches, if applicable. Repair, replace, or adjust as necessary.
• Inspect control switches, cord, and limit switches, if applicable. Repair, replace, or
adjust as necessary.
• Inspect all casters. Ensure casters roll smoothly and rubber is not damaged. Repair or
replace as necessary. Ensure casters mounting hardware is tight.
• Ensure battery terminals are clean and all connections are tight.
• Inspect platform rollers. Ensure rollers roll smoothly. (Roller/ball transfer tops only)
