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Maintenance & Inspection
• The Bestcare Lift requires a minimum of service to keep it in proper working order and to
assure safe operation. It is important that certain basic checks be performed periodically
by the operator of the lift or by a qualified bio-med or maintenance staff.
• The manufacturer recommends that the following components and operating points
be scheduled for periodic inspection at intervals not greater than 6 months (≤ 6). The
manufacturer also recommends visual inspection prior to use for the additional points
below (V). The periodic inspection interval and the visual inspection points are listed
below.
• Note – Bestcare assumes that the assembly instructions were performed properly and
by a qualified individual. Bestcare also assumes that the operator of the lift has been
properly trained, reviewed all the training material and knows how to operate the lift.
• With proper use and care, the expected lifetime of the lift is 10 years or 20,000 cycles.
• The expected lifetime of the electrical components are 3 years.
• Contact Bestcare for any recycling information
Maintenance
&
Inspection
The Bestcare Lift requires a minimum of service to keep it in proper working order and to assure safe operation. It
is important that certain basic checks be performed periodically by the operator of the lift or by a qualified bio-med
or maintenance staff.
The manufacturer recommends that the following components and operating points be scheduled for periodic
inspection at intervals not greater than 6 months (≤ 6). The manufacture
r
also recommends visual inspection prior
to use for the additi
onal points below (V). The periodic
inspection interval and the visual inspection points are
listed below.
Note – Bestcare assumes that the assembly instructions were performed properly and by a qualified individual.
Bestcare also assumes that the operator of the lift has been properly trained, reviewed all the training material and
knows how to operate the lift.
V upon use
≤ 6
months
Boom and Spreader Bar
Check connections between boom and spreader bar for proper connection with pin
& key ring
(for Patient Lifts)
X
X
Check connection between boom and mast for improper connection, looseness, or wear
X
Check spreader bar hook bolts for looseness or damage
(for Patient Lifts)
X
X
Key rings are present on
spreader bar hooks (on patient lifts)
and on boom hooks
(on stand assist lifts)
X
X
Mast
Check mast for bending or deflection
X
Base and Foot Pedal
Check all nuts and bolts for looseness
X
Check all casters and axle bolts for tightness
X
Check all casters for rotation and locking/unlocking (rear only)
X
Apply multi-purpose grease to bearings if needed
X
Check all weld joints for rust and cracks
X
Actuator and Control Box
Confirm control box is securely affixed to the mast, and battery pack is secured in control
box
X
Confirm actuator is secured between the boom and the mast with the pins and key
rings
X
X
Confirm manual emergency lowering mechanism on actuator operates properly
X
Confirm red button on control box shuts off all power when pressed
X
Confirm all cables at the bottom of the control box are properly connected
X
Sling
Inspect the body of the sling and all loops or connectors that could attach to the
spreader bar for signs of wear, damage, or fraying
X
X
Lift Cleaning
As
needed
As
needed
