Ultra Chair Scheduled Maintenance
The Semi-annual Maintenance Recommendations Chart lists inspections and services that should be performed periodically on the Midmark® Ultra-Series Dental Chair.
Semi-annual Maintenance Recommendations | |
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Inspection or Service |
What to Do |
Obvious damage |
Visually check condition of chair for obvious damage such as: cracks in components, missing components, dents in components, frayed or damaged cords, or any other visible damage which would cause chair to be unsafe to operate or would compromise its performance. Repair chair as necessary. |
Fasteners / hardware |
Check chair for missing or loose fasteners / hardware. Replace any missing hardware and tighten any loose hardware as necessary. |
Warning and instructional decals |
Check for missing or illegible decals. Replace decals as necessary. |
Pivot points / moving parts / accessories |
Lubricate all exposed pivot points, moving parts, and accessories with silicone based lubricant. |
Membrane switch panels |
Check each switch on each membrane switch panel for proper operation. Depress each membrane switch to make sure selected function operates. If any switch does not work, Refer to: Troubleshooting. |
Foot control |
Check each switch on foot control for proper operation. Depress each foot control switch to make sure selected function operates when its button is depressed. If any switch does not work. Refer to: Troubleshooting Guide. |
Base and Back Hydraulic Cylinders |
Check Base and Back hydraulic cylinders and related fittings . If cylinders or fittings will not operate properly due to external or internal hydraulic fluid leakage, repair or replace cylinder or fitting(s). Refer to: Hydraulic Back Cylinder. |
Hydraulic Motor Pump and Capacitor |
Check hydraulic motor pump operation per instructions in Operational Test, para 2.1. If motor does not lift properly Refer to: Troubleshooting and repair or replace malfunctioning component(s). |
Hydraulic Reservoir |
Check condition of reservoir, related fittings and fluid level. If necessary, correct any problem and/or add fluid. Refer to: Hydraulic Reservoir and Hydraulic Fluid Level. |
Headrest |
Check headrest for proper operation by sliding headrest up and down. Headrest should not take excessive force to move but should require a slight force to begin movement. If necessary, adjust headrest Refer to: Headrest Adjustments. |
Rotation |
Check rotation for proper operation. Unlock brake and rotate chair top. Chair top should rotate smoothly and easily 30° (15° for LR Models) in each direction from centerline of chair. If binding occurs, adjust or repair brake. Refer to: Rotational Brake. |
Safety Bail Limit Switches |
Test both Safety Bail Limit switches to assure they function, stopping the chair’s. Press upward on the bottom lift arm cover during the descent. If descent continues adjust or replace malfunctioning limit switch(es). Refer to: Back Potentiometer. |
Upholstery |
Check all upholstery for rips, tears, or excessive wear. |
Accessories |
Check that all accessories have all of their components and that they function properly. |
Operational Test |
Perform an Operational Test to determine if the chair is operating within its specifications. Refer to: Operational Test. Replace or adjust any malfunctioning components. |