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Preventative Maintenance
Maintenance should be completed by an approved service engineer every 6 months to ensure the products
required standard is maintained. The service history of the product should be documented each service. This is
documented in the service log, found in the back pages of the user manual.
When recording the service in the service log, ensure that the serial number of the portable lift and user manual
align. Each portable lift is provided with its own user manual.
The below sub-sections provide detailed instructions on what must be inspected/tested for each component
on the portable lift every service. Follow the guidelines below for a successful portable lift service.
4 . 1
Covers
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Visual inspection of the cover integrity, including cracks, burns or any impact damage.
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Ensure that the covers are fitted correctly, check that the screws are tight.
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Inspect the label integrity, ensure that they are legible and aren’t peeling of the covers
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Ensure the serial number is legible.
4 . 2
Carry Bar
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Inspect the carry bar for damage such as deformation, cracks and large dents which may affect the
function and safety of the component.
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Ensure that the carry bar spring clips remain functional.
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Check that the carry bar hooks and springs remain smooth, as sharp edges may cause damage to the
slings.
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Ensure that the carry bar is fitted to the QRS Hook properly. See user manual for correct attachment.
4 . 3
Handset
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Inspect and test handset buttons are all functional.
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Ensure handset labels remain legible.
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Ensure the handset is connected to the portable lift correctly
4 . 4
Batteries
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Ensure that the battery leads are attached properly between the battery terminals and the PCB
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General examination of batteries for burns at terminals and cuts/exposed wiring along the leads.
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Perform battery test to determine the condition of the batteries.
