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RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The owner/operator or in-house service technician can perform many basic maintenance checks and inspections at the intervals indicated below.

The following information is general.

Please refer to the OEM Owner’s Manual for specific information concerning your chassis model preventive maintenance recommendations and to your Demers Ambulances Owner’s Manual for more details.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact your authorized dealer or our service department: Canada, USA, International.

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Check & lubricate the door switches with “Moovit” penetration lubricant. Check & lubricate the door slam latch with “Fluid Film”. Check & lubricate the rear flip-up step swivels with “Fluid Film”. Verify & apply “Anti-Seize” on the tie-down knob of the primary rail assembly (single cot configuration) Check all connections of all components in the electrical panel Check & wax all interior surfaces (aluminum, ABS, and fiberglass)
CHECK LIST
Monthly vehicle inspection
  • Check tires for wear and proper air pressure
  • Check and lubricate the door switches with "Moovit" penetrating lubricant
  • Check and lubricate the door lock/unlock contact points with dielectric grease
  • In winter, check and lubricate the door locks and lock barrel with "Fluid Film"
  • Check safety warning lamps (door ajar, speed, etc) for operation
  • Check back-up alarm device
  • Check and clean back-up camera*
  • Check the standard heating system and clean if necessary
  • Check the Espar heating system and clean if necessary*
  • Check primary stretcher fastener system (single cot configuration)
  • Check secondary stretcher fastener system (dual cot configuration)*
  • Check and clean the rail system of the right Mobility seat (Mobility package configuration)*

*If applicable (option feature)

Quarterly vehicle inspection. Same as monthly procedure PLUS:
  • Check the left suction device
  • Check the right suction device *
  • Check siren speakers
  • Clean and check all connections of the OEM batteries (the torque must be 15 lbf.ft)
  • Lubricate the sliding tray of the OEM batteries with "Fluid Film"
  • Clean and check all connections of the conversion battery (the torque must be 15 lbf.ft)
  • Clean and check all connections of the radio communication battery (the torque must be 15 lbf.ft)
  • Check oxygen system and lines
  • Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function
  • Check safety net webbing and anchors for wear and function
  • Check and lubricate the stretcher FW model #107-C fastener system *
  • Check and lubricate the stretcher FW model #9 fastener system *
  • Check and lubricate the rear flip-up step swivels with "Fluid Film"
  • Check and lubricate the door handles with "Fluid Film"
  • Check and lubricate the door locks and lock barrel with "Fluid Film" (except in winter)
  • Check, clean and, if necessary, lubricate the door hinges
  • Check, clean and lubricate the door weather strips with silicone emulsion
  • Check the air suspension system *

*If applicable (option feature)

Semi-annual vehicle inspection
  • Check air pressure in spare tire
  • Check all connections of all components in the electrical panel
  • Clean and check all connection in the batteries isolator
  • Check and, if necessary, repair the opening grille of each chrome vents
  • Verify and apply "Anti-Seize" on the tie-down knobs of the primary antler hook (single cot configuration)
  • Verify and apply "Anti-Seize" on the tie-down knob of the primary rail assembly (single cot configuration)
  • Verify and apply "Anti-Seize" on the tie-down knobs of the secondary antler hook (dual cot configuration) *
  • Verify and apply "Anti-Seize" on the tie-down knob of the secondary rail assembly (dual cot configuration) *
  • Check door emergency release latches
  • Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
  • Check cooling system lines
  • Check and clean body and door drain holes
  • Clean and check the driver power seat in the front cabin *
  • Clean and check the passenger power seat in the front cabin *

*If applicable (option feature)

Annual vehicle inspection
  • Check and wax all interior surfaces (aluminum, ABS and fiberglass)
  • Check quick release oxygen cylinder bracket and tight if necessary
  • Check, reset and, if necessary, repair all 110 volts AC outlets
Check & lubricate the door switches with “Moovit” penetration lubricant. Check & lubricate the door slam latch with “Fluid Film”. Check & lubricate the rear flip-up step swivels with “Fluid Film”. Verify & apply “Anti-Seize” on the tie-down knob of the primary rail assembly (single cot configuration) Check all connections of all components in the electrical panel Check & wax all interior surfaces (aluminum, ABS, and fiberglass)