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Final inspection

Check to ensure that no parts have been left in the packaging. 
Inspect the lift for signs of wear and damage. 
Check all four castor wheels and cast

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r wheel locks. 

Check all connections and fixtures including screws and bolts. 

Check the emergency stop function by depressing the emergency stop, and then 
pressing either the up or down button. If nothing happens when the up or down 
buttons are pressed, the emergency stop is functioning properly. 

Grasp the handset, press the up button and run the lift arm all the way up. Then, press 
the down button and run the lift arm all the way down.
Test base-width adjustment function. 
 Test base-width adjustment function on 

the VanGo 400

 by pushing down on the 

respective pedals for widening and narrowing the base.

Test lift function by lifting a person (not a patient) using an approved sling. At the same 
time, check the emergency lowering function with someone on the lift. See section on 
Emergency lowering. 

If the lift is functioning correctly, connect the charger and check to ensure that the 
charging lamp on the control box lights up. 

NOTE!

Before the lift is used for the first time, it must be charged for at least 4 hours. See 
section on charging batteries.

Keep the manual where it is accessible to users of the product.

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Summary of Contents for VanGo 600

Page 1: ...may only be used by persons who have received instruction in the operation of the lift Functional inspection Always read the manual Manual English 1 Boom 2 Mast 3 Handlebar 4 Battery pack 5 Emergency stop 6 Control box 7 Motor for base width adjustment model EE 8 Rear castors with brakes 9 SlingBar with safety latch 10 Front castors 11 Emergency lowering 12 Motor actuator for boom 13 Mast height a...

Page 2: ...g the product 5 Important information 5 Safe working load 5 Charging batteries 6 Handset 6 Base width adjustmentt 6 Emergency stop 7 Emergency lowering 7 Brakes 7 Trouble shooting 8 Accessories 9 Maintenance 10 Technical information 11 Dimensions 12 13 2 ...

Page 3: ...socket Place the mast in the base There are three alternatives for adjusting the height of the mast Secure the mast with the locking handle Mount handlebar with two wrenches Connect the cables to the control box Cable to actuator motor on mast to outlet 1 Mount the cover for the cables using the two screws Release the emergency stop mechanism and perform a final inspection see final inspection Han...

Page 4: ...n press the down button and run the lift arm all the way down Test base width adjustment function Test base width adjustment function on the VanGo 400 by pushing down on the respective pedals for widening and narrowing the base Test lift function by lifting a person not a patient using an approved sling At the same time check the emergency lowering function with someone on the lift See section on ...

Page 5: ...d be exceeded See section on Safe working load Never move the lift by pulling on the actuator The lift must not come in direct contact with water The lift must not be charged in a wet room To ensure optimal function the lift must be inspected regularly See section on Maintenance Warranty applies only if repairs or alterations are done by an authorized technician Do not push Important Information U...

Page 6: ...justment model EM Push down on the respective pedals at the back of the lift to widen and narrow the base LED indication of charging LED indication of handset activation Button for electrical emergency lowering Charger 6 Eva450EEL Eva600EEL REVISION HISTORY REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED 3 4 3 5 C D 4 6 7 8 A B SCALE 1 10 DWG NO REV NAME DATE DRAWN APPROVED BY SHEET 1 OF 1 WEIGHT COMMENTS STATUS TI...

Page 7: ...gency lowering For electrical emergency lowering use the down button on the control box Brakes Locking the wheels Lock the rear wheels by pressing down on the brake pedals on both rear wheels with your foot Wheels should not be locked during lifting so that the lift can align itself with the patient s centre of gravity The only time the wheels should be locked is during lifting from the floor othe...

Page 8: ...ll cables are properly and securely connected Pull out the contact and plug it in again firmly That battery charging is not in progress That the battery is charged If the lift is not working properly contact your dealer If the lift makes unusual noises Try to determine the source of the sound Take the lift out of operation and contact your dealer 8 ...

Page 9: ...ATERIAL SIZE hc mabr 1023 Carbon Steel Sheet SS 158 68 g 2010 10 14 A4 Unless otherwise stated general tolerances according to ISO 2768 m Accessories Slings For slings and other lifting accessories please contact your local Vancare distributor VanderScale for weighing patients Positioning aids Vanderclips Ambulation Arm for gait training ...

Page 10: ...ater or rubbing alcohol and ensure that the caster wheels are free of dirt and hair Do not use cleaning agents containing phenol or chlorine as this may damage the material Storage If the lift is not to be used for some time or e g during transport we recommend that the emergency stop button be pressed in Store the lift at a temperature above freezing point and not exceeding normal relative humidi...

Page 11: ...ontinous operation of 2 minutes maximum 5 5 cycles per minute Push 3000N Sound level Material With load upwards 74 7 dB A downwards 52 6 dB A Aluminum Emergency lowering Mechanical and electrical Front 4 100 mm back 4 100mm Castors Weight IP class Expected lifetime 86 lbs 39 kg IP X4 10 years Operating forces buttons on handset 4 N The lift complies with the requirements of Council Directive 93 42...

Page 12: ...urement is in inches and weight is in lbs A 8 186 58 1 A1 5 A1 A1 3 191 A2 A2 63 1 A2 6 68 1 A3 6 A3 A3 8 196 0 169 B1 B1 50 1 B1 5 B2 B2 54 1 B2 54 174 B3 B3 59 1 B3 59 179 14 C C D 34 88 11 E E F 133 192 133 1 G1 G1 G1 138 197 138 1 G2 G2 G2 G3 G3 143 202 143 2 G3 H 55 2 B A E H C D F G ...

Page 13: ...n forward direction R is referencemeasure 70 cm with max legspreading S is minimum distance from wall to slingbar at maximum height legs spread T is minimum distance from wall to slingbar at maximum reach legs spread U is minimum distance from wall to slingbar at minimum height legs spread A B I 44 44 17 73 J 45 K L 65 105 25 61 41 37 75 115 29 55 45 31 M 134 134 N 39 N 39 O 14 5 14 5 27 Q Q 27 41...

Page 14: ...m for a complete list of distributors Always make sure that you have the right version of the manual The most recent editions of manuals are available for downloading from our website www vancare com Manufactured for Vancare Inc 1515 First St Aurora NE 68818 1 800 694 4525 www vancare com info vancare com ...

Page 15: ...nd prevent the hanger bars from coming in contact with the patient Back the lift away from the resident and remove the sling Make certain the resident is safe and comfortable before leaving KNOWLEDGE CAN THE EMPLOYEE Identify lifting capabilities maximum weight Identify location and use of Emergency Stop Switch Identify location and use of Emergency Lowering Identify location and use of Auxiliary ...

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