Preventive maintenance schedule – Direct Lift PP8S User Manual
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The periodic Preventive Maintenance Schedule given is the suggested minimum requirements and minimum
intervals; accumulated hours or monthly period, which ever comes sooner.
Periodic maintenance is to be performed on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis as given in the following para-
graphs.
In the event you need replacement parts, use only Direct Lift replacement parts available from your local Direct
Lift distributor.
Do not modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
WARNING!
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
requires users to inspect lifting equipment at the start of every shift. These and other periodic inspections are
the responsibility of the user.
Failure to perform the daily pre-operational check can result in expensive property damage, lost production
time, serious personal injury, and even death. The safety latch system must be checked and working properly
before the lift is put to use.
Failure to heed this warning can result in death or serious injury, or damage to equipment. If you hear a noise
not associated with normal lift operation, or, if there is any indications of impending lift failure - CEASE
OPERATION IMMEDIATELY! - Inspect, correct and/or replace parts as required. Use only Direct Lift replace-
ment parts available from your local Direct Lift distributor.
Daily Pre-Operation Check (8-Hours)
• Check safety lock audibly and visually while in operation
• Check safety latches for free movement and full engagement with rack.
• Check hydraulic connections, and hoses for leakage.
• Check cables connections bends, cracks-and for loose fittings.
• Check for frayed cables in both raised and lowered position.
• Check snap rings at all rollers and sheaves.
• Check bolts, nuts, and screws and tighten if needed.
• Check wiring & switches for damage.
• Check floor for stress cracks near columns.
• Check Lubrications on cable sheaves and shafts.
Weekly Maintenance (every 40-Hours)
• IF LIFT IS ANCHORED TO FLOOR - Check anchor bolts torque to 50 ft-lbs for the ¾ in. anchor bolts. Do not
use an impact wrench to tighten anchor bolts.
• Check floor for stress cracks near columns.