SPAN F500S - Maintenance and Inspection Schedule

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Try the sling straps in various color positions to establish best t.
Fit sling as described in “Fitting Stand Assist Sling”.
Have the patient’s hands holding the handles. For patients who cannot hold the
Before
the patient’s body has lifted from the bed, stop and make sure the sling is
Lower the patient to the object intended.
Lower the patient to the object intended.
Maintenance & Inspection
• The operator of the lift shall inspect the lift before each use. Check all
bolts for tightness. Make sure the base can be easily widened, and that
all lift parts are in place. Make sure that casters can be turned freely, and
that caster brakes can be engaged. Make certain all necessary items (i.e.
slings, and wheelchairs, etc.) are ready for use.
• At least once a month, the lift should be thoroughly inspected by a person
qualied to recognize any signs of wear and tear, and looseness of bolts or
parts. Replace any worn parts immediately.
• To lubricate, put a drop of oil on the following points when the lift is placed
into service and every month thereafter: Top of Mast, Spreader Hinge, and
Caster Axles.
• With proper use and care, the expected lifetime of the lift is 10 years or
20,000 cycles.
• The expected lifetime of the electrical components are 3 years.
• Contact Span-America for recycling information
First Received MonthlyEvery 3 Months
Check connections between boom and
spreader bar for improper connection,
Check connections between boom and mast
for improper connection, looseness or wear.
Check the boom for bending and deflection.
Check the mast for bending or deflection.
Check bolts and nuts for looseness.
Check casters and axle bolts for tightness.
Check rubber parts on the casters for
deflection.
Apply grease to caster ball bearings if
needed.
Check welding joints for rust and crack.
Make sure the control box is firmly affixed to
the mast.
Make sure the actuator is secured to the
boom and mast with pins and key rings.
Make sure actuator plug into control box is
not loose.
Check sling for wear.
Check sling hardware eve ry time before use.
Lift Cleaning
As Needed.As Needed.As Needed.
Boom & Spreader Bar
Mast
Base & Foot Pedal
Actuator & Control Box
Sling & Sling Hardware