Chapter 7. Maintenance - IDEAL MSC-13K-B Manual

7. MAINTENANCE
All maintenance on the lifting equipment must be performed only by trained lift
service person.
During inspection and maintenance the columns should be in the lowest position and
the power switches should be turned off. This means that the power switches should be
turned to the middle position.
The power switch should be turned on again only for the adjustments and checks that
require it.
7.1 DAILY (BY OPERATOR)
-Check for visible damage.
-Check for oil leaks in the hydraulic unit, lines and cylinder.
7.2 MONTHLY (BY OPERATOR)
-Check hydraulic fluid level, and replenish as necessary.
-Check the emergency release mechanism.
(1) Push the emergency stop button when the columns are moving. All the
columns should stop immediately.
(2) To release the emergency stop button by turning it counter-clockwise, set the
main switches to O and then to 1 to restore control power.
-Check the functionality of the mechanical safety locks.
-Examine the lifting system for fluid leaks and signs of damaged or worn
parts.
-Examine the electrical cables and connectors for signs of damage.
-Oil the dry piston shaft.
-Grease the rollers through the nipples.
7.3 YEARLY (BY OPERATOR)
-Clear the filter/mesh of the electro-magnet valve on the motor pump (see 6.4).
-Check the DC motor contactor and change with a new one every two years.
- Change the hydraulic oil every two years.
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