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How to Use the Maxi Sky
600
Ceiling lift
Return to Charge (RTC), Return to
Home (RTH)
The RTC (or for the ECS, the RTH) function is
disabled by default (with the exception of units
equipped with infrared handsets, whose RTC
function is
enabled
by default). To activate this
function, please refer to the “Programming the
Ceiling Lift” section in this manual.
To engage the RTC function, press on the return to
charge button on the handset for 3 seconds (1 second
for infrared units). The spreader bar will raise all the
way up to avoid any obstacles during the run. When
the lift is at the charging station, the spreader bar
lowers by itself to the preselected height so as to be
easily accessible.
NOTE: The Maxi Sky
600
is equipped with a
safety system to prevent a misuse of the
ceiling lift. If the lift is used above the
amount specified by the duty cycle, a heat
detection system will signal the processor
to block the lifting of a load until the
temperature of the transmission cools
down. In the meantime, it will still be
possible to activate the horizontal
displacement and down functions.
When the overheat protection is engaged,
the red light will stay on during the cooling
period. In addition, a buzzer will sound if
the UP button is pressed. The cooling
period is between 10 to 30 minutes
depending on ambient conditions.
WARNING: DO NOT make use of the RTC
function where there is a patient in the lift,
as this could cause injuries to the patient.
NOTE: You can stop the return to charge at
any time by pressing any button on the
handset or pulling on the red emergency
cord.
WARNING: Extra care should be exercised
when manipulating the handset when
transferring a patient that weighs 20 kg
(45 lb) or less. The weight detector within
the unit that prevents the RTC from
functioning when a patient is in the lift can
only detect a minimum load of 20 kg (45 lb).
Emergency Stop (red cord)
The emergency stop can be activated at any time to
stop the functioning of the ceiling lift.
1) To stop the ceiling lift in any emergency, gently
pull the red emergency cord once, until you hear
a “click” (see Fig. 4 in the “Part Designation”
section of this manual). You will notice that the
reset switch’s plastic insert, at the very top of the
red cord, has descended. The green power light
has also turned off. You may also notice that the
patient begins to descend slowly when the emer-
gency stop is activated. This is normal.
2) To reactivate the ceiling lift, push up on the reset
switch’s plastic insert (for units equipped with
infrared handsets pull the red emergency cord
again). A green light confirms that the
Maxi Sky
600
is on and ready for use.
Emergency Lowering
In the unlikely event of an electrical failure, the
Maxi Sky
600
has an emergency manual lowering
feature.
If the ceiling lift malfunctions when a patient is being
transferred, the emergency lowering device provides
a safe way of getting the patient down onto a chair,
bed or wheelchair (see Fig. 8). To use it:
1) Pull the red emergency cord
.
2) Open the small side door to access the lowering
mechanism.
3) Remove the 8 mm Allen key on the top of the
ceiling lift. Insert the Allen key deep into the
axle.
4) Turn the Allen key counter-clockwise to slowly
lower the patient.
Once the patient is lowered and secure within a chair,
bed or wheelchair, call a qualified technician to
inspect the ceiling lift.
CAUTION: Do not pull the red emergency
cord with excessive force. If the cord is
jerked too hard, the ceiling lift may become
inoperable.
CAUTION: The emergency lowering feature
is to be used only in case of emergency.
