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11 

3.2

 

Assembling the patient lift 

 

WARNING

 

Use only parts supplied by the manufacturer for assembly. The base legs, the mast, 
boom, and actuator assembly are manufactured to specifications that assure correct 
alignment of all parts for safe operation.

 

 

3.2.1

 

Assembling the mast to the base 

 

I.

 

Step on the locking levers to lock the two rear casters at the base. 

 

 

II.

 

Remove  the  shoulder  bolt,  washer  and  nut  fastened  to  the  base  of  the  mast 
mounting bracket. 

III.

 

Position the mast in an upright position and place the mast over the U-shape cut-
out of the base. 

IV.

 

Insert shoulder bolt with washers through the base and mast, secure with nut. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for L440C

Page 1: ...l DEALERS This manual MUST be given to the user of the patient lift USER Before using this patient lift read this manual and save for future reference CAUTION DO NOT attempt to adjust or operate patient lift without carefully reading all instruction in this manual ...

Page 2: ...THE BATTERY 18 5 0 LIFTING THE PATIENT 20 5 1 PREPARING THE LIFT FOR USE 20 5 2 LIFTING MOVING THE PATIENT 21 5 3 TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT 22 6 0 MAINTENANCE CLEANING 24 6 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 24 6 2 DETECTING WEAR AND DAMAGE 25 6 3 LUBRICATION 25 6 4 CHECKING AND TIGHTENING MAST PIVOT BOLT 26 6 5 REPLACING THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR 27 6 6 REPLACING THE KNEE PAD 28 6 7 REPLACING THE PATIENT STAND 28...

Page 3: ...ON Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage or minor injury or both IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to equipment or property if it is not avoided Gives useful tips recommendations and information for ease of use 1 2 Intended Use The Electric Stand Assist Lift are intended for use in within an instit...

Page 4: ...ng Otherwise injury or damage may occur ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from moving parts to avoid injury Although two assistants are recommended for all lifting preparation and transferring procedures our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case 1 3 3 Using the Slings WAR...

Page 5: ... Locking the casters during lifting procedures could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants The unlocked casters during lifting procedures will allow the patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair bed or any stationary object Specific slings are made for the Electric Stand Assist Patient Lift For the safety of the patient DO NOT interm...

Page 6: ...t s weight prior to loading the patient Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from the bed or chair Mast pivot must be tight to ensure safe use of the patient lift Bolt must be checked at least every six months in conjunction with periodic maintenance 1 3 6 Performing Maintenance WARNI...

Page 7: ...the device being connected 1 3 8 Disposal WARNING This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer Device contains lead acid batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in normal household waste They MUST be taken to a proper disposal site Contact your local waste management company for information This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if d...

Page 8: ... 1 4 Life Expectancy The lift expectancy of the lift is eight years presuming that the product is used daily and in accordance with safety instructions and maintenance instructions stated in this manual ...

Page 9: ...h Closed 25 Base Height Clearance 4 5 Base Length 48 Caster Size Front Rear 3 5 Weight Capacity 400 lbs Weight IN Carton 137 lbs Weight OUT of Carton 122 lbs Battery 24V DC Charger Input 100 240V AC Accessories Battery Wall Charger Battery Status LCD Display Approx Lifts per Charge Varies depending upon load and stroke 100 200 Cycles per charge Warranty Electronics 1 Year ...

Page 10: ...om the shipping carton II Upon unpacking your patient lift the package should contain all of the following components III Examine exterior of the patient lift for nicks dents scratches or damages Inspect all components Main component provided in the package Lift Caster Base x 1 Mast assembly x 1 Boom x 1 Control Box Hand Pendant x 1 Shifter Handle x 1 Charging Power Cord x 1 ...

Page 11: ...hown in the above Pinch guards bolts washers and nuts are fastened to their intended locations and therefore omitted from the illustration IMPORTANT Store the repackaged patent lift in a dry area Do not place other objects on top of the repackaged patient lift Unless the lift is to be used immediately retain boxes containers and packing materials for use in storing until use of patient lift is req...

Page 12: ...t of all parts for safe operation 3 2 1 Assembling the mast to the base I Step on the locking levers to lock the two rear casters at the base II Remove the shoulder bolt washer and nut fastened to the base of the mast mounting bracket III Position the mast in an upright position and place the mast over the U shape cut out of the base IV Insert shoulder bolt with washers through the base and mast s...

Page 13: ...oom mounting bracket II Lift up on the boom align its mounting holes with the mounting bracket on the mast III Insert the shoulder bolt and washer secure the boom to mast with nut 3 2 3 Assembling the electric actuator to the boom The bottom of the actuator assembly will be preassembled to the mast mounting bracket I Remove the shoulder bolt washer and nut fastened to the boom mounting bracket II ...

Page 14: ...ng hardware is aligned properly when the boom assembly is secured 3 2 4 Assembling the control box to the mast I Slide the control box onto the mounting bracket on the boom Make sure the control box is held by the slide track II With one hand holding down the control box plug the actuator cord to the bottom of the control box The hand pendant should already be connected ...

Page 15: ...hifter handle I Line up the shifter handle opening with the threaded connector at the base II Turn the shifter handle clockwise and securely tighten into the base III Secure the shifting handle in place with a cross head screw ...

Page 16: ...be positioned completely into its mounting slot DO NOT use the patient lift until shifter handle is properly seated and the legs of the patient lift are locked in place Otherwise injury and or damage may occur 4 1 2 Adjusting the leg support height I To adjust the height of the patient leg support pull on the plunger at the rear of the knee pad to release the lock II Adjust the knee pad by moving ...

Page 17: ...g lifting procedures to allow the patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair bed or any stationary object To raise the patient lift press 1 the boom UP button up arrow to raise the boom and the patient To lower the patient lift press 2 the boom DOWN button down arrow to lower the boom and the patient 3 alarms the user when the load exceeds the lift capacity ...

Page 18: ...and lowering the lift is located on the front of the control box above the emergency stop button 4 1 4 Activating the emergency stop Press the RED ORANGE emergency button on the control box to stop the boom assembly and patient from raising or lowering Rotate the RED ORANGE emergency stop button clockwise to disengage the emergency stop ...

Page 19: ...ing cord provided in the carton plug the pins into an appropriate grounded electrical socket II Insert the other end of the power cord into the corresponding socket on the side of the control box III The indication light on the hand pendant will illuminate to indicate the battery is being charged The lift will not be operable whilst the battery is being charged Keep the lift casters locked and lif...

Page 20: ...n the charger will display the battery status IV Plug the power cord for the standalone charger into a grounded mains socket Switch on the battery charger The indicator light on the battery charger will turn red V Once fully charged the indicator light will turn green Lift up on the strap handle on the top of the battery VI Lift the battery up and out away from the battery charger VII Reinstall th...

Page 21: ...t and lift the patient off the surface of the bed When the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed return the legs of the lift to the maximum open position and lock the shifter handle immediately 5 1 2 Prepare the Sling at Lying Position I Carefully and gently roll the patient on their side The sling seat should be folded lengthwise and placed under the patient so that the lower edge of the s...

Page 22: ...the swivel bar 5 2 Lifting Moving the Patient WARNING Before lifting or transferring the patient the base legs MUST be locked in the open position for optimum stability and safety DO NOT engage the rear locking casters when patient is in the lift I Using the steering handle push the patient lift underneath the bed Leaving enough space between the kneed pad and the bed for the patient to position t...

Page 23: ...rring the patient for using a commode chair or standard commode The slings with commode openings are designed to be used with either a commode chair or standard commode It is recommended that the sling remain connected to the patient lift during the patient s use of either the commode chair or standard commode I With the patient correctly positioned on the sling attached the sling to the hooks on ...

Page 24: ... MUST be locked before lowering the patient into the wheelchair for transport I The legs of the lift with patient shall be in open position II Move the wheelchair into position III Ensure the rear wheels of the wheelchair are locked to prevent further movement of the chair IV Position the patient over the seat with their face away from seat and their back against the back of the chair V Lower the ...

Page 25: ...t stand for wear and deformation O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O SHIFTER HANDLE Smooth operation Locks adjustable base when slotted into mounting holes O O O O O O THE MAST Securely attached to the boom Inspect for deformation O O O O O O THE BOOM Inspect all hardware and sling hooks Inspected joints for wear Inspect for deformation Inspect the mast pivot joint Ensure the bolt is properly secu...

Page 26: ...aning will reveal loose or worn parts enhanced smooth operation and extend the life expectancy of the lift Following the maintenance procedures detailed in the manual to keep your patent lift in continuous service 6 2 Detecting Wear and Damage When examining the equipment attention should be paid to all stressed parts such as slings patient foot stand and any pivot for slings for signs of cracking...

Page 27: ...cation points Lubricate all pivot points Wipe all excess lubricant from lift surface 1 Mast Mounting Bracket 2 Boom Mast Joint 3 Boom Mounting Bracket 6 4 Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt I Check that the bolt is through the boom mounting bracket and the locknut is tight and secure II If needed do one or more of the following Tighten locknut and back off the locknut 1 8 of a turn Replace th...

Page 28: ... washer that secure the electric actuator to the mast mounting bracket II Rest the boom on your shoulder and remove the bolt nut washer and plastic bushing from the boom mounting bracket III Remove the electric actuator IV Reverse the procedure for new actuator installation ...

Page 29: ...e 4 No locking screws at the rear of the knee pad III Replace the knee pad and tighten to the mounting bracket with locking screws 6 7 Replacing the Patient Stand I Remove the lock nuts on either side of the foot stand that secures the stand to the lift base II Replace the existing stand with a new stand and tighten with lock nuts ...

Page 30: ...is achieved Tighten the nut IV Affix the base cover 6 9 Replacing the Casters Forks 6 9 1 Replacing rear casters I Turn and place the lift on its side II Remove the bolt and nut securing the existing rear caster to the fork III Install the new existing bearing into the new rear caster IV Align the mounting holes in the new rear caster and the fork V Insert the bolt through the fork and new rear ca...

Page 31: ...fork III Position the new existing washer between the two new casters IV Align the mounting holes in the new front caster assembly and the fork V Insert the bolt through the fork and the new front caster assembly and tighten with the nut When dissembling the front casters the washers between two wheels will fall out and can be reused replace if worn ...

Page 32: ...the base V Install the front or rear caster onto the lift Refer to Section 6 9 1 and 6 9 2 6 10 Cleaning 6 10 1 Cleaning the lift A soft cloth dampened with water and a small amount of mild detergent is all that is needed to clean the patient lift The lift can be cleaned with non abrasive cleaners Auto wax or furniture polish will help maintain the sparking finish over a long period of time Ensure...

Page 33: ...tor maintenance Patient lift feels loose Mast Base joint loose Tie Rods are loose Refer to Section 3 2 6 8 Casters Brakes noisy or stiff Debris or fluff in bearings Replace casters Noisy or dry sound from pivots Needs lubrication Lubricate your lift Unusual noise from actuator Actuator is worn or damaged or spindle is bent Replace the actuator Contact your supplier Lift arms will not lower when em...

Page 34: ...stcare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty are limited to such repair and or replacement This warranty does not cover device failure due to the user misuse abuse negligence or normal wear and tear This warranty does not extend to non durable components such as rubber accessories casters and grips which are subject to normal wear and require periodic replacement This war...

Page 35: ...34 APPENDIX SERVICE RECORD DATE PERFORMED BY CONDITION REPORT ...

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