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General Maintenance
To prolong the working life of the lifter and for trouble free operation it is recommended that periodic
inspections should be performed routinely and as often as necessary. Periodic inspections should be
performed by a person who is suitably qualifi ed and well acquainted with the design, use and care of
patient lifting hoists.
If inspection reveals that the safety of the hoist is jeopardised in any way the hoist should be IMMEDIATELY
WITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE, tagged as such and the owner notifi ed.
Maintenance Guide & Check List
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General visual inspection of lifter.
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Check castors are tightly attached to legs.
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Check castors run & swivel freely, remove any hair & fl uff from axle.
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Check castor brakes operate effi ciently.
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Over haul castors & pack with grease.
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Inspect surfaces for scratches & chips
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Clean surfacers with a neutral detergent; remove any adhesive tape with orange or eucalyptus oil.
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Examine all moving parts and fasteners for wear and fatigue, lubricate and /or adjust as required.
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NB leg pivot bushes incorporate a Tefl on coated pivot bush which requires minimal lubrication.
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Check tightness of bolt in leg bushes.
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Check linkages are secure in leg adjuster ball joints.
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Check all electrical components for correct operation.
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Check battery charger operation.
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Remove dirt & dust from actuator.
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Wipe actuator shaft with oiled rag (DO NOT use WD40 or equivalent.)
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Check mast to boom pivot point, remove bolts and lightly regrease bush and retighten, ensuring
free movement at pivot.
A MAJOR SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 12 MONTHS AS A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.
IMPORTANT: An annual load test to the safe working load (swl) is required for compliance with AS ISO
10535 – 2011
