Monthly Checks

Category

Check / Task

Equipment

Clean and lubricate expandable ladder

Check hydraulic jack for oil-leaks and grease

Bicycles

Check brake cables

Check / replace brake pads

Check tyres for wear and tear

Check adjust tyre air pressure (ca. 4 bar)

Check gear changer and adjust if required

Check folding latches for wear and correct clearance

Expiration dates

Check expiration date of batteries in emergency kit

Check expiration date of batteries in household spares box

Reload researchable

UHF-radio in emergency kit

Emergency phone in electro compartment

Recharge batteries of all torches

Identification papers

Check accuracy of copied / saved identification papers (paper / PC / WEB / emergency kit)

Update Emergency number list

Update main data and numbers list

Notify

Call / write to relatives and friends

Water

Clean and check for leaks in the water system

Inspect / clean charcoal water filter and treat seals with Vaseline (every 6 month)

Inspect / clean pre-filter and sediment filters and treat seals with Vaseline (at least every 6 month)

Shock chlorinate water system (once a year)

Exchange main charcoal filter (once a year)

Exchange silver ion elements in potable water tanks (once a year)

UV water sterilizer: Clean UV-reactor glass (every 6 month)

Household

Test internal and external smoke alarms

Test CO, gas and raid alarm

Check pressure reservoir of both fire extinguishers

Check condition of fire blanket

Back section

Clean and lubricate hinges and gas-struts of all windows, window-lids, roof hatches, cargo-hatches, and doors

Treat all rubber seals of windows, roof-hatches, cargo-hatches and doors with Vaseline

Check external stair for lose / broken screws and grease stair

230V~: Check connections and cables