NaDCC (e.g. Precept, Actichlor) at 10,000 ppm of available chlorine. Rinse and dry. For further information refer to the Infection Control Procedures booklet (LIT442/02) which is available on request from Huntleigh Healthcare. Cautions Avoid wetting electrical contacts, plugs, sockets etc.
Recommended Tools Below is a list of basic tools required to carry out the service procedures contained in this manual: WARNING All tools can be dangerous if used incorrectly. 17mm AF Spanners (Dual ring, open end) 3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, AF Allen keys No 2 Pozidrive screwdriver RS Components potentiometer adjusting screwdriver Nylon Faced Mallet...
Section 8 Thorough Examination Procedures: Important Note: The Tx 150 has a 12 month warranty. The component parts of this device should not be opened or tampered with during this period, as it will invalidate the warranty. 1. Spreader Bar Check for: •...
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• mast fully engaging with the mast spigot. • correct operation of the mast-locking device. • wear on the actuator mounting point. • wear on the jib/mast pivot. 4. Electric controls, plugs and sockets. Check: • Emergency Stop button cuts all power. Confirm power is restored when the switch is reset •...
Lock the suspension bar in place with the pins which are attached to the skids • Place the Tx 150 onto the skids with the spreader bar at the same end as the suspension • NOTE: Do not apply the brakes to the hoist during testing.
• NOTE: The sling provides four positions or lengths. The shortest is for the Porta 130 (200 mm) the next for the Porta 150/155, Tx 150 and so on, the longest being for the Porta 250. If in doubt, these positions should enable the test load to be applied at the maximum reach of the hoist.
Section 3 Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance 1. Spreader Bar: The spreader bar is a main load bearing assembly of a hoist. It must be treated as a critical item and receive priority attention during thorough examination, service, repair and maintenance work. 1.1 Connection to the jib suspension pin.
the accidental detachment of the sling straps. It is important the hooks are in good condition and the retainers fulfil their purpose. • Check for wear on the sling hooks. The hooks are normally ø 8.0 mm., replace if there is a reduction in diameter of more than 1.0 mm anywhere on the hook.
• Check the parking magnet is firmly fixed to the handset. Re-fix or replace if missing. • Check handset for correct functioning – press up/down buttons and confirm the jib raises and lowers correctly. Operate the leg buttons and confirm the legs open and close correctly.
• Operate the handset and confirm smooth opening and closing of both legs. • Confirm the power cuts out at the end of travel in both directions. • Make sure the legs are parallel to each other and the centreline of the hoist when in the closed position.
• Section 4 Dismantling and re-assembly procedures. 1. General • Lubrication: Grease - use Rocol Sapphire grease or any equivalent light, mineral based grease unless otherwise stated.. • Oil – use any light, general purpose, mineral based lubricating oil. Do not use silicone or vegetable based oils.
• The pivot bushes (Item 4 drwg. 803.39-1) at the spreader bar suspension point are removed by unscrewing 2 off M6 x 12 socket headed screws (Item 6 drwg. 803.39-1) and 2 off M6 x ø 20 washers (Item 5 drwg. 803.39-1).. Re-assembly •...
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• Remove actuator mounting pin (Item 7 drwg. 803.38) from the mast bracket. • Refit new actuator mounting ping through the mast bracket. • Apply Loctite 638 to 2 off M6 x12 socket button screws and with 2 off M6 plain washers fully tighten into tapped ends of the actuator mounting pin.
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• Swing the actuator around the lower mounting pivot (Item 7 drwg. 803.38) to approximately 90° to the mast. This will align the slots in the actuator coupling (Item 2 drwg. 803.67) with the flats on the mounting pivot and allow the actuator to be detached. Re-assembly •...
10. Non repairable items The following items are not repairable and should not be taken apart. If any of the following fail in use they should be replaced complete. • Castors • Control Box • Battery pack • Lift actuator •...
Section 5 Control box setting and testing When a control box is replaced the new box must be set to limit the lifting capacity. Use the following procedures for setting. Equipment required: 187.5 kg dead weight (a spring balance and Porta test rig may be used if a dead weight is not available see Load Test –...
Section 8 Report Form & Checklists Final Inspection and Test Check Sheet Model Serial Number Date Operator 4 /r Item Comments All labelling present User Manual 800-099-01 present Check for sharp edges All screws/bolts/nuts tightened Bearing surfaces lubricated Security of castors Castors wheels free running.
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LOLER: Through Examination Report Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 Schedule 1 Client Name & Address…………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………Tel:…………………………………… Address of Examination………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Model …………………Serial number………………………Date of Manufacture:……………………….… Date of last Examination:…………………………Safe Working Load:………………………………………. Commissioning Examination Safe to Operate Periodic Examination Interval of Examination Six Months 12 Months...
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-Moby, Bodymove, Europa, Atlas and Porta Stand Huntleigh Guarantee. Hoists will still be guaranteed for 12 months with the exception of the batteries and the actuator which will be limited to the number of cycles in the table above.
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