Hoyer
®
Advance
9
English
5.
Pull the restraining strap sharply upwards and extend over the wheels. (This will keep the legs,
mast and boom neatly together during transit and storage).
NOTE:
Care should be exercised when folding/unfolding an Advance as there is a possible danger
of pinching the fingers etc. Please follow the instructions carefully and ask for assistance if you are
unsure of the correct procedure.
ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATION:
• The legs are fully engaged from the stowed position (see assembly instructions, step 5)
• The mast is fully locked into position (see assembly instructions, step 4).
• The legs open and close satisfactorily when the foot pedal is operated.
• Fit the power pack to the bracket on the mast and ensure the retaining latch is fully engaged
and ‘clicks’ into place.
• The red emergency stop button, located on the control box, is in the OUT position.
• Depress the RAISE and LOWER buttons on the hand control and confirm the boom operates
correctly.
HYDRAULIC MODELS ONLY:
• Close the hydraulic unit release valve by turning the knob clockwise on the unit.
NOTE:
The release valve requires only minimal tightening to operate and should only be closed finger
tight. DO NOT apply excessive force to the valve knob as this will result in damage to the valve.
• Pump the handle of the hydraulic unit and confirm the ram raises the boom.
• Open the release valve fully anti-clockwise and check the boom descends. An unloaded boom
will not come down under its own weight. It may be necessary to apply some pressure to the
boom before it will descend.
NOTE:
The release valve is fully open and encounters a positive end stop in less than two full
turns of the knob.
WARNING
When lowering a patient, open the valve very slowly. Rapidly opening the valve may cause
the boom to lower quickly which may cause injury to the patient.
