CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR PATIENT LIFT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR PATIENT LIFT
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF
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YOUR PATIENT LIFT
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NOTE: Follow the maintenance procedures
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described in this manual to keep your patient lift in
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continuous service.
The Invacare Patient Lift is designed to provide a maxi-
mum of safe, efficient and satisfactory service with
minimum care and maintenance.
All parts of the Invacare Lift are made of the best grades
of steel, but metal to metal contact will wear after con-
siderable use.
There is no adjustment or maintenance of either the
casters or brakes, other than cleaning, lubrication and
checking axle and swivel bolts for tightness. Remove
all debris, etc. from the wheel and swivel bearings. If
any parts are worn, replace these parts immediately.
If you question the safety of any part of the lift,
contact your Dealer immediately and advise him/her
of your problem.
LUBRICATION (FIGURE 1)
The Invacare lift is designed for minimum maintenance;
however, a six (6) 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 bear-
ing swivel of the casters once a year. Apply more fre-
quently if the casters are exposed to extreme moist con-
ditions.
Refer to lubrication diagram for lubrication points. Lubri-
cate all pivot points. Wipe all excess lubricant from lift sur-
face.
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Swivel Bar
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Boom Mounting Bracket
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Boom / Mast Mount
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Mast Mounting Bracket
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FIGURE 1 - LUBRICATION
WEAR AND DAMAGE
It is important to inspect all stressed parts, such as
slings, spreader bar and any pivot for slings for signs
of cracking, fraying, deformation or deterioration.
Replace any defective parts immediately and ensure
that the lift is not used until repairs are made.
CLEANING
The sling should be washed regularly in water
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temperature of 140
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A soft cloth, dampened with water and a small amount
of mild detergent, is all that is needed to clean the pa-
tient lift. The lift can be cleaned with non-abrasive clean-
ers.
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