Lubricating The Lift; Detecting Wear And Damage - Invacare Low Profile RPL450-2 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE
The Invacare Patient Lift is designed to provide a maximum of safe, efficient and
satisfactory service with minimum care and maintenance.
All parts of the patient lift are made of the best grades of steel, but metal to metal contact
will wear after considerable 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 them of the problem.

Lubricating the Lift

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.
The Invacare lift is designed for minimum maintenance. However, a six 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
Boom Mounting
and reported to your dealer as soon as
Bracket
possible.
Swivel Bar
Boom/Mast
The casters MUST swivel and roll
Mount
smoothly. A light grease (waterproof auto
lubricant) may be applied to the ball
bearing swivel of the casters once a year.
Apply more frequently if the casters are
Mast Mounting
exposed to extreme moist conditions.
Bracket
Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe all excess
lubricant from lift surface.
Lubricate the following points:
• Swivel bar
• Boom mounting bracket
• Boom/mast mount
• Mast mounting bracket
FIGURE 7.1 Lubricating the Lift

Detecting 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.
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