Adaptive Engineering AXR - Manual (Page 18)

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7. MAINTENANCE
The wheelchair lift is safety equipment. It must be inspected officially at least once a year, or in high
use areas, after every 500 uses. In addition, the day-to-day operator of the lift should make a habit of
glancing at the main lifting cables on the left side of the lift for any sign of wear or damage.
As with any piece of safety equipment, the Mobilift AX / AXR must be on a documented preventive
maintenance program. A suggested inspection report form is included at the end of this manual, airlines
and airports with an established preventive maintenance system can incorporate these requirements as
necessary.
The lift is designed and manufactured to minimize maintenance work. All exposed materials are
aluminum, stainless steel, polymers, powder-coated or electroplated steel.
Cleaning
Sand and other debris may build up on the deck of the Mobilift and affect the bridge ramp operation. It
is recommended that the aluminum deck of the unit be cleaned with pressurized air or water on a
regular basis.
Lubrication
If you experience operating squeak while raising or lowering the deck,WD40 or LPS can be used on the
deck roller guides (75). This squeak is normal and is not a safety or operational concern.
The inside of the bridge ramp drive capstan (51) may also be lubricated if necessary. There are no other
lubrication points on the lift. Wheel bearings are sealed and do not require lubricant.
The brakes may also squeal occasionally as the lift is being cranked, in the same way that automobile
brakes squeal. This is normal, and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should these brakes be cleaned
with solvents nor should they be lubricated with products such as WD40, LPS, Crown or silicon. Do
not use any lubricants under either shroud.
The serial numbers for the lifts are on the lower left rear of the lift. This serial number should be used
in recording all maintenance inspection and work. It must also be given when ordering parts.
The lift counter reading must be recorded for any inspection or maintenance work. The counter can be
viewed through a hole in the side of the counterbalance shroud, which is on the same side of the lift as
the wheel crank. For the number of uses, divide the cycle counter reading by 5.
General
The Mobilift AX / AXR is intentionally designed with open accessible parts and simple mechanisms.
Adjustments and replacements can be made by any experienced mechanic using standard tools and due
care. If uncertainties do occur, contact Adaptive Engineering Ltd. for assistance.
Tires
I. Tire Pressure
Regularly check that the tires are inflated to a pressure of 200 kPa (30 p.s.i.).