Oxford
®
Classic Lifts
Maintenance, Inspection and Test:
Joerns Healthcare Ltd recommend a thorough inspection and test of the Oxford Mobile
Hoist lifting accessories, slings etc. is carried out at least every six months. The examination
and test should be conducted according to the recommendations and procedures below.
Joerns Healthcare recommend maintenance, inspection and certified testing is carried out by
authorised service dealers only.
NOTE: These recommendations are in compliance with the requirements of 1998 No. 2307
Health and Safety: The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. This is a
UK regulation. Outside the UK please check your local requirements.
• SPREADER BAR: Check the spreader bar for freedom of rotation and swing. Check for
wear on the central pivot. Check for presence and condition of the wear washer. Check for
firm attachment to the boom. Inspect for excessive wear on the sling hooks and any side
suspenders used in conjunction with the spreader bar. Check that the sling retaining disks
are fitted and function as intended. Lubricate the main suspension point and central pivot
with a light mineral based grease or silicon spray.
• BOOM: Check for secure attachment of the boom to the mast. Make sure there is only
minimal side movement of the boom and the boom is free to rotate on the boom bearing.
Check the boom is centered and does not exhibit signs of damage. Check that the actuator
or hydraulic unit mounting on the boom is secure.
• MAST: Check the operation of the mast locking device. Make sure the mast fully engages
into the socket. Check that the bottom actuator or hydraulic unit mounting is secure.
• SMART MONITOR (Electric only): Check the function of the emergency stop button.
Inspect the hand control socket for correct fitting. Check functioning of the hand control.
Check the redundant controls and confirm they operate as intended.
• LEG ADJUSTMENT: Check the leg linkages are secure. Operate the leg adjustment
pedals or handset controls (electric leg models only) to confirm smooth opening and
closing of the legs. If leg linkages are damaged, they should be replaced. Confirm the
leg adjustment mechanism locks/ locates correctly in all open and closed positions.
MAINTENANCE: Lubricate the leg adjustment mechanism with a light mineral based grease.
NOTE: To ease application of the lubrication, the mast should be removed from the cross
member and the grease applied from inside the mast socket (foot pedal operation only).
• LEG PIVOTS: Check the leg pivots are secure and the legs pivot freely. Any stiffness must
be investigated. Strip out the leg pivots and lubricate with a light mineral based grease.
Make sure there is no excessive play in the leg pivots.
• CASTORS: Check all castors for firm attachment to the legs. Check for free rotation of the
castor and the wheels. Remove any build up of threads, hair or fluff. Lubricate if necessary
with a light mineral based grease or silicon spray. Check correct operation of the brakes.
Confirm all four castors sit firmly on the ground.
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