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Vehicle Maintenance
It’s critical that
one member of your team Preventative maintenance and regular inspections are key to uninter-
rupted use and availability . Proper service and recordkeeping will
is held accountable for dictate both the lifespan and eventual depreciated value of your
maintenance. Work with them vehicle . Remember, maintenance extends beyond the vehicle to
the equipment housed inside, which often requires recertification
to develop a weekly, monthly for continued use . Moreover, your warranties may be tied to re-
and yearly schedule and cords of maintenance .
establish a policy for
record keeping. Your manufacturer should be able to provide recommendations on
how often the vehicle requires inspection, as should your equipment
manuals . It’s critical that one member of your team is held accountable
for maintenance . Work with them to develop a weekly, monthly and yearly schedule and establish
a policy for record keeping .

Systems that require inspection
or preventative maintenance

• Wheels and tires
• Suspension and steering
• Brakes
• Engine and associated components
• Electrical 110 v or 208 v or both
• Skin of body and paint/rust conditions
• Roof & any penetration points
• Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Generator
• Refrigeration and temperature
• Doors and Ramps and/or stairs and railings
• Security system
• Lighting system
• Fire detection and suppression system
• Water system, tanks, sinks and taps
• Winterization of water system and heat trace in order
• Sewage system, collection, dumping and tanks
• Sewage system winterization
• Deep cycle batteries and their condition
• HVAC thermostat batteries
• Lighting system and light switches
• Millwork doors and closure
• Floors and separate floor panels if provided
• Outlets for continuity
• Windows for function and leaks
• Medical gas and suction – if provided
• Communications systems
• E-connectivity systems
• All medical equipment for certifications and compliance

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