4
Luna is a ceiling hoist designed to transfer clients in institutions such as nursing homes,
hospitals, care centres and in home care. The Luna ceiling hoist can be used as a ceiling
mounted lift or as a mobile lift in fixed or movable track systems. Can be used for transfer
between bed and chair and from chair to toilet etc.
x
Personnel have received qualified instruction by Ergolet in using the Luna track lift.
x
Luna is used in suitable track systems that have been approved by Ergolet.
x
System assembly is carried out by installers authorised by Ergolet.
x
Luna can only be fitted with spreader bars supplied by Ergolet.
x
The Luna system has been developed for use with Ergolet lifting slings and other sling
products authorised by Ergolet. See Ergolet’s sling leaflet for specific information about
authorised models.
This user guide must be read thoroughly before Luna is taken into service.
x
All parts must be mounted correctly according to this guide.
x
There must be no indication of wear on the Luna track lift, track system or lifting sling.
x
NEVER begin lifting if there is suspicion of any defect (abnormal sound, loose brackets
etc.) In such cases the lift must be taken out of service immediately and your dealer or
Ergolet contacted.
x
The Luna lifting capacity is 200 kg or 275 kg and must never be exceeded. When using
Luna in connection with other components e.g. slings or transportable track systems it
is always the component with the LOWEST weight capacity that decides the maximum
lifting capacity.
x
Ensure that neither carers/helpers nor clients/users can be hurt during the lifting.
x
Never lift higher than necessary in the actual lifting situation.
x
See section 5.1 (annual check) for further information.
x
When using the Luna hand control over or near a bathtub or shower unit ensure that no
immersion in water can occur (see section 3.4)
x
Luna should never be used in an environment containing chlorine or in other
aggressive environments.