11T 08 9351 7500 E info@unicarehealth.com.au W www.unicarehealth.com.auGeneral MaintenanceTo prolong the working life of the lifter and for trouble free operation it is recommended that periodicinspections should be performed routinely and as often as necessary. Periodic inspections should beperformed by a person who is suitably qualified and well acquainted with the design, use and care ofpatient lifting hoists.If inspection reveals that the safety of the hoist is jeopardised in any way the hoist should be IMMEDIATELYWITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE, tagged as such and the owner notified.MAINTENANCE GUIDE & CHECK LIST• General visual inspection of lifter.• Check castors are tightly attached to legs.• Check castors run & swivel freely, remove any hair & fl uff from axle.• Check castor brakes operate efficiently.• Over haul castors & pack with grease.• Inspect surfaces for scratches & chips• Clean surfacers with a neutral detergent, remove any adhesive tape with orange or eucalyptus oil.• Examine all moving parts and fasteners for wear and fatigue, lubricate and /or adjust as required.• NB leg pivot bushes incorporate a Tefl on coated pivot bush which requires minimal lubrication .• Check tightness of bolt in leg bushes.• Check linkages are secure in leg adjuster ball joints.• Check all electrical components for correct operation.• Check battery charger operation.• Remove dirt & dust from actuator.• Wipe actuator shaft with oiled rag (DO NOT use WD40 or equivalent.)• Check SPACE LINK pivot link and regrease .• Check spreader bar/tilt frame attachment to SPACE LINK. Remove bolt & regrease. Ensure SPACELINK and attachments move freely.• Check mast to boom pivot point, remove bolts and lightly regrease bush and retighten, ensuringfree movement at pivot.A MAJOR SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 12 MONTHSAS A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.IMPORTANT: An annual load test to the safe working load(swl) is required forcompliance with AS ISO 10535 - 2002