SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE
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Lubricating the Lift
The
Invacare
lift
is
designed
for
minimum
maintenance.
However,
a
six
month
check
and
lubrication
should
ensure
continued
safety
and
reliability.
Keep
lift
and
slings
clean
and
in
good
working
order.
Any
defect
should
be
noted
and
reported
to
your
dealer
as
soon
as
possible.
The
casters
MUST
swivel
and
roll
smoothly.
A
light
grease
(waterproof
auto
lubricant)
may
be
applied
to
the
ball
bearing
swivel
of
the
casters
once
a
year.
Apply
more
frequently
if
the
casters
are
exposed
to
extreme
moist
conditions.
Adjusting the Base
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
1.
Check
the
squareness
of
the
legs
when
in
the
CLOSED
position.
2.
Place
a
square
on
the
inside
of
the
legs
and
base
to
determine
the
90°
alignment.
3.
Adjust
the
linkage
rods
until
90°
alignment
is
achieved.
Adjusting the Knee Pad Height
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
WARNING
NEVER adjust the knee pad while patient is in
the standing position.
NEVER try to adjust the knee pad while the lift
is moving.
ALWAYS make sure that the adjustment pins
are engaged in corresponding height adjust-
ment holes before use.
1.
Pick
a
height
setting
that
will
be
comfortable
to
the
patient
and
provide
the
necessary
support.
NOTE:
The
knee
pad
should
be
positioned
so
that
the
knee
portion
of
the
leg
is
in
contact
with
the
pad.
2.
Using
both
hands,
pull
both
adjustment
pins
outward
at
the
same
time.
3.
Position
the
knee
pad
to
the
desired
height
and
release
adjustment
pins
into
the
corresponding
alignment
holes.
4.
Check
to
make
sure
that
both
pins
are
engaged.
FIGURE 7.1
Square
Linkage Rods
Linkage Rod
Knee Pad
Adjustment Pin
Adjustment Pin
