Inspection - Vermeiren Albatros Mode D'emploi

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4.4.4 Electronics casing
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WARNING: Risk of injury - The emergency stop must be activated before
maintenance work, so that no unintentional adjustment movements can be made.
Wipe the control box, motor casing and manual controls down with a cloth moistened by a
few drops of a commercial domestic cleaner. Do not use abrasives or sharp-edged polishing
equipment like a metal scrubber or brush, as these can scratch the surface of the steering
unit and destroy its water repelling property.
Regularly check the plug connectors for corrosion or damage, as these could affect the
functional integrity of the electronics.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by insufficient maintenance.
4.5

Inspection

In principle we recommend one inspection every year, and a minimum of one before usage
is resumed. All of the following checks must be performed and documented by authorized
persons:
Check the cabling (in particular for crushing, wear, cuts, visible parts of the insulation
of the inner wires, visible metal wire cores, kinks, bulges, colour changes of the outer
sleeve, brittle spots, and safe positioning so that mechanical effects such as being
cut or crushed are not probable).
Visual inspection of the frame parts to check for plastic deformation and/or wear and
tear (frame, motor suspension, cantilever arm, expanding bracket).
Visually check for damage to the paintwork (danger of corrosion).
Visual inspection of all casings for damage; screws must be tight.
Verify the amount of grease on the metal joints of movable parts
Visually check all plastic parts for cracks and brittle spots
Review the control box (included charger) residual discharge current (A) based on
VDE 0702
Review the control box (included charger) insulation resistance (MO) based on
VDE 0702
Functional test of the cantilever arm (lubrication of the joint parts, range of
adjustability, deformation, wear and tear)
Check the functioning of the hoist drives (during a test drive  noises, speed, free
running, etc.), if necessary: Measure the performance, first with no load and then with
the nominal load ("SWL"), to investigate the wear and tear of the motors by
comparing the values for the electric current against the values when it was
delivered.
Functional test of the emergency stop
Functional test of the emergency lowering
Completeness of the delivery condition, instruction manual available?
Checking measurements may only be carried out by skilled persons trained on the patient
hoist at least and at least under the supervision of an electrician who knows the checking
instruments and processes. Only an electrician can release the patient lift for use after
making the measurements and carrying out the servicing.
The service must only be signed off in the maintenance plan if a minimum of all the above-
mentioned aspects have been checked.
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