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To Be Retained by Owner After Installation by Authorized Savaria Dealer

Part No. 001

52-EN

Rev. 00

-m

-201

Savaria

Portable Ceiling Lift

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for PL

Page 1: ...To Be Retained by Owner After Installation by Authorized Savaria Dealer Part No 001 52 EN Rev 00 m 201 Savaria Portable Ceiling Lift PL OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...oncord Lifts Inc will NOT be held responsible for any accidents incidents or performance deficiencies that occur due to any unauthorized modification to this lift To avoid potential injury due to the use of inadequate parts always use only Savaria replacement parts Regularly scheduled maintenance must be performed on your Monarch Portable Lift by an Authorized Savaria Dealer to ensure safety and p...

Page 3: ...ardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury All warning messages feature a standard ISO safety alert symbol followed by the signal word WARNING in capitalized black lettering on a dark yellow background Caution messages indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor injuries All caution messages feature a standard ISO safety ...

Page 4: ...or Views 9 Lift Controls and Connectors 10 Hand Control 10 Charger 10 Slings 11 Symbols 13 4 SPECIFICATIONS 16 Dimensions 17 5 USING THE LIFT 18 Before Transfer 18 Transferring the Person 18 Emergency Lowering 28 Emergency Brake 29 Charging the Battery 30 6 MAINTENANCE 31 Operator Maintenance Schedule 32 Dealer Maintenance Schedule 33 Inspection and Cleaning 34 Cleaning the Sling 35 7 TROUBLESHOOT...

Page 5: ...e safety for a portable ceiling lift that has exceeded its useful life Wear may cause failure of a part and lead to a patient fall The expected life for other parts such as slings batteries fuses straps and cords is dependent upon the proper care and use of the individual items The items must be maintained as described in their accompanying documentation and in the Maintenance section in this manu...

Page 6: ...t loading capacity The lift must be installed by an Authorized Savaria Dealer Ensure the lift is used only with a Savaria ceiling track system If the track system is not from Savaria ensure the track system is properly assessed by a competent authority for fit function and safety The track system must be installed by a trained and Authorized Savaria Dealer Operators must be fully trained before us...

Page 7: ...p using the battery if any damage is noted Do NOT charge the battery in an unventilated area and do not cover the charger If the battery case cracks and the contents of the battery contact your skin or clothing rinse immediately with plenty of water If the contents of the battery contact your eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention Inhalation of the contents of the b...

Page 8: ...flames Do NOT use the charger in the presence of any flammable anaesthetic gases Do NOT short circuit the battery terminals Do NOT incinerate the battery Do NOT puncture the battery or try to open dismantle the battery pack Shock Prevention Do NOT touch or use the lift if you notice any exposed or damaged wires Do NOT expose electrical parts of the lift to water or moisture Do NOT attempt to use t...

Page 9: ...9 Part No 001052 EN 03 m12 2019 Savaria PL Portable Ceiling Lift Owner s Manual 3 DESCRIPTION Exterior Views Figure 1 Front View Side View Rear View ...

Page 10: ...buttons to raise and lower the lift Figure 3 Charger The portable ceiling lift is equipped with a battery charger as shown below Figure 4 On Off Switch Charger Hand Control Connector Connector Plug the hand control cable into the connector at the front of the unit and secure it with the cable clamp and screw using a Phillips screwdriver LED Description Solid green power on but not charging Solid y...

Page 11: ...nual Slings The following chart illustrates some of the different types of slings Note that each model is offered in various sizes and comes in mesh or solid material Universal without head support Universal with adjustable head support Hygienic Walking Disposable Repositioning ...

Page 12: ...lines to Select Proper Sling Size Some slings may incorporate a colored liner in addition to the size label The color code is as follows XS White S Red M Yellow L Green XL Blue XXL Orange BARI Dark grey Size Weight Extra Small XS 75 lb Small S 75 to 125 lb Medium M 125 to 250 lb Large L 250 to 350 lb Extra Large XL 350 to 450 lb Extra Extra Large XXL 450 to 600 lb Bariatric BARI 1200 lb NOTE ...

Page 13: ...ar MM Represents the month DD Represents the day Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community This symbol is accompanied by the address of the authorized representative Indicates the manufacturer s catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer s serial number Keep dry Indicates the product complies with the medical device directive 93 42 EEC Indicates the product was certified b...

Page 14: ...e greatest permissible load that can be applied to the product IPX1X2 Ingress Protection X1 Protection level against ingress of solid particles X2 Protection level against ingress of liquids Unique Device Identification UDI symbol required by the FDA Symbols on box label Indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed Indicates the range of humidity to which the ...

Page 15: ... device can be safely exposed Symbols on lift Indicates the Stop button on the product Indicates low battery level when the green light flashes Indicates heat warning when the yellow light turns on solid Indicates the location of the emergency lowering system on the product Indicates the location of the battery charger connection on the product ...

Page 16: ...roximately 30 cycles of 61 cm 24 in at 200 kg 440 lb Approximately 70 cycles of 61 cm 24 in at 130 kg 286 lb Battery Charging Full capacity in approximately 2 hours Charger Charger Input 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz Charger Output 29 4 VDC max 1A Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Battery Charging Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Operating Humidity 15 to 93 non c...

Page 17: ...Off Power Switch Used to shut off power to the lift and as an emergency stop feature Certification IEC 60601 1 2005 A1 2012 Medical Electrical Equipment IEC 60601 1 11 2015 Homecare ISO 10535 2006 Patient Lift CAN CSA Z10535 1 15 Patient Lift Compliance CE Marking per 93 42 EEC Medical Device 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive 2011 65 EU ROHS 100 of components 2002 96 EC WEEE 34cm 13 1 2 230cm 90 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...into the lift This step is optional as there are touchpad membranes near both hooks Inform the person to be transferred what you are about to do Always evaluate the person s general condition before transfer Ensure you have a sling that is the correct size for the person Use only slings that are designed for use with the lift Transferring the Person 1 Place the person to be transferred into the sl...

Page 19: ...cause injuries 3 Unwind the lift strap by pressing the DOWN button on the hand control while maintaining tension on the strap with your other hand Note that there must be tension on the lift strap for the lift to function 4 Slide the carabiner hook into the loop of the lift strap and then attach the carabiner hook to the trolley in the track Figure 6 CAUTION 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...er from the sitting or reclined position NOTE Different types of slings are available Your sling may differ from the one shown below but the following basic concepts still apply To transfer to from the fully seated position shown below use the short loops at the back and the long loops at the front To transfer to from the fully reclined position shown below use the long loops at the back and the s...

Page 21: ... Owner s Manual 7 The universal sling is equipped with a head support system consisting of two adjustable straps Tighten the straps as needed for full head support and release them for less support as shown below Figure 8 Straps released Straps tightened full support ...

Page 22: ...g Lift Owner s Manual Part No 001052 EN 03 m12 2019 8 The photos below show the two methods that can be used for the leg loops of the universal sling regular or crossed Figure 9 Leg loops regular position Leg loops crossed position ...

Page 23: ...gienic sling install the sling on the chest near the underarm to maximize comfort and stability during transfer see the photo below The second photo below illustrates the position for transfer using the hygienic sling Figure 10 Installing the hygienic sling Position for transfer using hygienic sling ...

Page 24: ...rt hook with your other hand The safety latch will spring closed trapping the sling strap inside the support hook The safety latch must be completely closed as shown below Figure 11 Do NOT attempt a transfer if the support hook safety latches are not completely closed The sling strap MUST betrappedinsidethe supporthooktoprevent theperson from falling and sustaining possible injuries Both latches m...

Page 25: ...erson press the UP button on the hand control or the touchpad membranes Note that you can use the handles on the sling to help with guiding the person Figure 12 14 Lift the person until the sling clears the arms of the wheelchair or the top of the bed before moving the person Guide their legs past any obstacles Note that there is no need to raise the person in the air far above any obstacles just ...

Page 26: ...lift To do this lift up on the safety latch with the sling strap as shown below and slide the strap off Figure 13 17 Slide the lift away from the person Unhook the lift from the trolley and use the hand control or touchpad membranes to shorten the strap You can now remove the sling from around the person who was transferred 18 Turn off the power switch on the lift 1 2 3 ...

Page 27: ... Owner s Manual 19 Plug the battery charger into the lift to ensure the battery is charged for the next use Use ONLY the charger M920001 provided with the lift Usinganyotherchargermayresultinpermanentdamage to the batteries or cause fire explosion or injuries WARNING ...

Page 28: ... with the lift 1 Turn off the power switch on the lift 2 Move the person in the lift over the wheelchair or bed 3 Using the Allen key puncture the label to access the emergency lowering mechanism 4 Turn as indicated on the punctured label to lower the person Note that each turn of the key will lower the person slightly Once the person is lowered safely into the wheelchair or bed remove the Allen k...

Page 29: ...son from falling in the event of a transmission or motor failure If the emergency brake has activated do NOT attempt to unlock the brake or press the UP button as this may disengage the brake and cause the person in the lift to fall Do NOT attempt to use the emergency lowering device either as injuries could occur ContactyourAuthorizedSavariaDealertoarrangeforthe unit to be replaced WARNING ...

Page 30: ...AC wall outlet The green indicator on the charger will come on solid 2 Plug the other end of the charger cord into the lift 3 The charging indicator on the charger is solid yellow when the battery is charging and solid green when the battery is fully charged 4 If the battery is low it will take approximately 2 hours for a full charge Charge the battery fully before using the lift again Plug the ch...

Page 31: ...ur Authorized Savaria Dealer to perform the Dealer Checks Actions Safety related maintenance and service must be performed by an Authorized Savaria Dealer This maintenance schedules provides the minimum recommendations In some cases more frequent checks may be required per local regulations and codes To ensure safety of the person being transferred and the operator do NOT use the equipment if a fa...

Page 32: ...heck the carabiner for any damage Before every use Check the operation of the lift control buttons Before every use Check the operation of the hand control buttons Before every use Check the track and hardware for any damage Before every use Ensure the track end stops are securely in place Before every use Ensure the lift moves freely along the track Before every use Clean the lift casing As requi...

Page 33: ...ack end stops if they were removed for servicing Note that the recommended tightening torque is 20 N m 15 lb ft Figure 15 Dealer Check Action Frequency Check the lift casing for any damage Every year Check the lift transmission Every year Check the lift connecting joints Every year Check that the emergency brake is turning freely Every year Check that all emergency devices are working properly Eve...

Page 34: ... use phenol chlorine or any other type of solvent that may damage the finish Rub the lift vigorously with the cloth or wipe to ensure thorough cleaning of the entire surface Do not splash drench or immerse the unit in water as the unit could malfunction causing injuries to occur To ensure a better rolling surface for the trolley wheels clean the inside of the track every 4 months To do this insert...

Page 35: ...p to the one indicated on the label Washing at a higher temperature may affect and reduce the mechanical resistance of the sling Cold or lukewarm water washing is recommended Do not iron as it may affect and reduce the mechanical resistance of the sling Do not use a bleach agent Bleach may affect and reduce the mechanical resistance of the sling Do not tumble dry the sling Tumble drying may cause ...

Page 36: ...n the charger yellow does not light up when the charger is connected to the lift Ensure the charger is plugged into a standard electrical outlet and that the outlet has power The green LED on the charger will be turned on Note that the battery may have sufficient power and does not need recharging The charger automatically detects if charging is required or not The lift does not move when you pres...

Page 37: ...cables and external antennas should be used no closer than 30cm 12inches toanypartoftheMonarch includingcablesspecified by the manufacturer Otherwise degradation of the performance of this equipment could result Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Emissions For All Equipment and Systems The Monarch Ceiling Lift is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified be...

Page 38: ...ct 15 kV air 8 kV contact 15 kV air Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Surge IEC 61000 4 5 1 kV differential mode 2 kV for common mode 1 kV differential mode 2 kV for common mode Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Power frequency 50 60 Hz magnetic fi...

Page 39: ...ble and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the lift including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended se...

Page 40: ...s that are not Life Supporting Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Monarch Ceiling Lift The Monarch Ceiling Lift is intended for use in electromagneticenvironments in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the lift can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between p...

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Page 42: ...ts Inc 2 Walker Drive Brampton Ontario L6T 5E1 Canada www savaria com For service or questions about this product please contact your installing dealer DEALER NAME _________________________________________________ DEALER PHONE _________________________________________________ Authorized Savaria Dealer ...

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