8.4 Detecting Wear and Damage
It is important to inspect all stressed parts, such as slings,
lifting arm 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.
8.5 Lubricating the Lift
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 and reported to your dealer as soon
as possible.
The casters MUST swivel and roll 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 exposed to extreme moist
conditions.
8.6 Adjusting the Base
The base A adjustment should not require any attention
other than adjusting the linkage rods.
Damage to the lift may occur.
– The legs must be in the fully closed position
before adjusting the linkage rods.
1. Close the legs all the way. Refer to 4.2.1 Closing/Opening
Manual Legs, page 9 .
2. Check the squareness of the legs B when in the closed
position.
3. Place a square C on the inside of the legs and base to
determine the 90° alignment D.
4. Adjust the linkage rods E until 90° alignment is achieved.
Damage to the lift may occur.
– DO NOT adjust the linkage rods so the legs are
at less than 90° alignment.
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8.7 Replacing the Electric Actuator
A Bottom nut
B Washer
C Shoulder bolt
D Electric actuator
E Mast mounting bracket
F Lift arm
WARNING!
– DO NOT overtighten the mounting hardware.
This will damage mounting brackets.
1. Remove the bottom nut, washers, shoulder bolt and
bushing that secure the electric actuator to the mast
mounting bracket.
2. Rest the lift arm on your shoulder and remove the top
nut, bolt, bracket, bushing (if applicable) and washers
from the lift arm mounting bracket.
3. Remove the electric actuator.
4. Reverse STEPS 1–3 to install the new electric actuator.
8.8 Adjusting the Knee Pad Height
A Knee pad
Maintenance
G Top nut
H Bolt
I Bracket
J Bushing
K Lift arm mounting bracket
B Adjustment pins
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