Product Manual

MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION CHECKING
LIST
The operator of the lift is to inspect the Medline MDS400EL before each use. Check all bolts for
tightness. Make sure the base can be easily opened, and that all lift parts are in place. Make sure all
casters turn freely, and that the caster brakes can be engaged. Make certain all necessary items (i.e.
slings, wheel chairs, etc.) are accessible and ready for use. See the instructions below to check the
battery capacity and appropriate re-charge levels.
At least once a month, the lift should be thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician to recognize any
signs of wear, and/or looseness of bolts or parts. Replace any worn parts immediately.
To lubricate, place a drop of general purpose oil on the following points when the Medline
MDS400EL is serviced and every month thereafter:
•Top of mast bolt connection
•Spreader bar hinge
•Caster axles
CHECKING BATTERY
CAPACITY
Check batteries by pressing the Battery Indicator (blue circle with battery sign on top of control box) or by
pressing up or down on the remote. The status of the battery is indicated by colored LED lights and is
listed in the following table:
RED AMBER GREEN GREEN GREEN STATUS
ON ON ON ON ON FULLY CHARGED
ON ON ON OFF OFF NEEDS CHARGE
ON ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF CHARGE
IMMEDIATELY. DO
NOT USE THE LIFT.
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF BAD BATTERIES OR
BAD CONNECTION.
CHARGING THE
BATTERIES
•Make sure the battery box red reset/emergency stop button is “ON” (i.e. the red button is up).
•Insert the charger into the charging socket on the battery box (the top slot).
•Plug the charger to the power supply.
•All LED indicator lights should be “ON” while charging.
•When only one green LED indicator light is illuminated, the batteries require approximately 7-9
hours to be fully charged.
•A complete initial charge should take approximately 12 hours. Subsequent recharges should take 4
hours or less. Do not charge the batteries over 12 hours to avoid premature charger wear. Charging
longer than 12 hours will not affect battery life.
•Unplug the charger FIRST before using the lift.
•Replace the two internal batteries when frequent charging is required.
The Medline MDS400EL will not operate while the batteries are being charged.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON CHARGING
Push lift to an appropriate location and charge the batteries with the charger provided. Avoid unplugging
the hand control and motor from the control box. Frequent plugging and unplugging of the hand control
and motor to and from the control box may damage the control box.
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