25
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Examine all exposed parts, especially where there is
personal contact with the resident’s body. Make sure
no cracks or sharp edges have developed that could
cause resident or user injury or have become
unhygienic. Replace or clean/disinfect them where
necessary.
X
Make sure all instruction labels are firmly attached and
readable.
X
Make sure that the sling attachment is visually
inspected. Any component found frayed or damaged,
must be withdrawn from service immediately and
replaced.
X
For longevity, charge batteries until the charger
indicates full charge.
X
Operate the lift through its full range. Make sure the lift
can operate in a normal and smooth manner.
X
Open and close the chassis legs and check for full
travel and smooth movement.
X
Examine the condition of the handset and its cable.
Withdraw from service immediately and replace with
new cable and handset assembly if damaged.
Examine and ensure all external fittings are secure
and all screws, bolts and nuts are tight.
X
Examine the integrity of the loop lock assemblies on
the hangar bar.
X
CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ARJO PERSONNEL
Perform the weekly PMS checks
X
Test the Automatic Stop Function as follows. Raise or
lower the lift arm until the spreader bar reaches eye
height. Now hold the lift arm with your hand while using
the remote control handset to lower the lift arm. The
actuator will continue to run, but the lift arm is held up
by your hand. Release the handset button and slowly
lower the lift arm you are holding until you feel it is
supported by the actuator.
X
Test the Emergency Stop Feature by operating the
cable remote control handset to raise or lower the Lift
arm. While operating, press the emergency stop
button. Powered movement must stop immediately.
Repeat the test, this time operating the opening and
the closing of the chassis legs.
X
Examine the sling attachment points on the lift arm. If
found damaged, replace the lift arm.
X
Examine the clip assembly for damage or
deterioration. Replace if necessary.
X
Perform the 6 monthly PMS checks
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Examine the actuator.
X
Examine the clip assembly for damage or
deterioration. Replace if necessary.
X
Examine the Foot bracket condition.
X
Make sure the chassis legs are square to the chassis
member.
X
Do a torque tightening check of the following:
(a) Castors to the chassis and legs 4 off - 25 Nm
(18lb ft)
(b) Chassis leg pivot bolts 2 off - 47 Nm (35 lb ft)
X
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