The section will assist in ensuring that the portable lift has undergone the required function testing and load testing following its service.

6.1 Functional Testing

The guidelines below will ensure that the main functional components of the portable lift are functioning as intended following a service. Functional testing should be done after each service.

1. Position the portable lift in a suitable position in the middle of the room (in track), clear of any obstacles.

2. Raise the portable lift to its upper limit. (Confirming the handset button and upper limit switch is functional). Once the upper limit switch has been reached, the portable lift should stop raising and the LED will display “solid blue on LED 1, and an audible alarm will sound two beeps (0.5s apart)”. Ensure to listen to the motor for any unusual noises during lift.

3. Lower the portable lift till the carry bar reaches the floor. (Confirming that the handset button and lower limit switch is functional). Once the carry bar reaches the floor, the portable lift should stop lowering and the LED will display “solid blue on LED 1, and an audible alarm will sound two beeps (1s apart)”.

4. Repeat step 2 and 3 with the portable lift loaded.

5. Repeat step 2 and 3 using the membrane buttons to ensure they are functioning correctly.

6. Test the toggle switch is functioning correctly. Pull the pull cord down one step to ensure power is cut from the portable lift.

7. Press and hold the e-lower button on the handset to test the e-lower function. The portable lift should begin to lower while sounding an audible alarm.

8. Repeat step 7 using the e-lower button found on the membrane to test function.

9. Traverse the portable lift through the full track system to ensure movement is smooth throughout the tracks and the transition between track sections.

10. Ensure that transition gates (if applicable) are functioning as intended and allow the portable lift to pass through into a h-system.

6.2  Track Testing

The guidelines below will ensure that the track system is safe and suitable for use with the portable lift. Track testing should be done annually.

1. The full track system must be tested with 1.5x the SWL to ensure that the track fixings remain secure within the ceiling/wall. The test must be done with a pulley block (block and tackle) and not the portable lift. The portable lift is not suitable to lift more than its SWL.