Troubleshooting Guide - Medline MDS400SAB Manual Del Propietário

Troubleshooting Guide

The following list of encountered problems and solutions will assist you in determining what
may be causing your patient lift not to function as designed. If you have a problem occurring
which is not listed below please contact your dealer or technical support for help. Do not
attempt to repair or replace components or parts on your lift as this may void your warranty or
cause further problems that may result in patient injury. Stop using your lift immediately if it is
not functioning correctly or any warning beeps are heard.
I need to re-charge my batteries often or they fail to hold a charge when I charge them
• Replace the batteries or battery pack as they are at the end of their life cycle.
• Batteries should be changed every 12-24 months depending on usage.
The actuator will either go up or down but not both
• Replace your hand control as it is at the end of its life cycle.
• Your control box may be malfunctioning.
There is a grinding sound inside the actuator when lifting
• Replace your actuator as the internal gears are stripped.
The actuator stops and starts while lifting or lowering
• Replace the batteries or battery pack as they are at the end of their life cycle.
My lift will not operate even though it shows the batteries are charged
• Unplug the AC power cord from the control box as the lift will not work when the control box/
charger is connected to AC Power.
• Check to make sure the hand control is properly inserted all the way into the control box port.
• Check to make sure the actuator plug is properly connected and inserted all the way into the
control box.
• Your hand control needs to be replaced as it is at the end of its life cycle.
If there is a problem you could not solve, please contact your dealer or Medline representative.
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Emergency Lowering Mechanism
Contact your dealer immediately if standard troubleshooting techniques do not correct the
failure. Do not attempt to lift until all failure and safety issues have been resolved.
In case of lift failure, please follow the procedures below to safely lower the user.
The Emergency Lowering Device is located at the top of the actuator shaft. It is intended for
use if the actuator or electronics fail to operate while the patient is suspended in midair. The
device consisting of a plastic collar ring that should be first pulled down and turned clock-wise
continually until the patient has been lowered.
NOTE:
THE EMERGENCY LOWERING DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR USE DURING LIFT FAILURE. THIS
DEVICE WILL ALLOW LOWERING OF PATIENTS ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER
IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF FAILURE.
Pull down and
turn clockwise
to lower
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