Pride MILFORD - TROUBLESHOOTING; Will not lift high enough; The lift does not work; The handset does not work

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TROUBLESHOOTING & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PROBLEM
SUGGESTIONS
Will not lift high enough
Is the lifting arm extended to the correct length?
This should only be done by a qualified person.
Are the straps on the sling set to the correct length?
They should be set as short as possible.
The lift does not work
Is the handset light on? If no, is the unit switched on?
Unit is switched on, but no light?
Is it plugged in and switched on, but still does not work?
Is the battery dead?
Is a fuse blown? (The fuse is next to the battery)
Fuse has not blown but still no power – A visible check of all
connections and wires to make sure that a wire has not been cut,
crushed or come loose.
The handset does not work
Has the handset connector come out? If so, replace.
If not, has the connector at the other end of the handset cord come
out of the socket? If so, replace.
Has the cord to the handset been damaged?
If yes, use the emergency Up/Down buttons to operate:
Emergency buttons are indicated by the red arrow below;
Person is uncomfortable when
lifted
Confirm that the sling is correctly positioned and not twisted under
their legs.
If all material is even, then adjusting the straps may alleviate
discomfort.
Milford is lifting very slowly
Is the person too heavy for the lift?
330lbs (150kg) is the maximum safe working load. (See page 8)
If the Milford is extended refer to the technical section to check the
lift capacity for the setting.
Is the vehicle’s battery charged?
What about servicing?
We recommend yearly service to ensure safety, reliability and
performance of your Milford Person Lift.
What if we have an accident?
If you think that your Milford Person Lift has been damaged for
any reason, please call your authorized Pride Provider for
inspection and testing before use.
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