NOTE: The Maxi Sky
1000
is equipped with a
safety system to prevent a misuse of the
ceiling lift. If the lift is used above the
amount specified by the duty cycle, a heat
detection system will signal the processor
to block the lifting of a load until the
temperature of the transmission cools
down. In the meantime, it will still be
possible to activate the horizontal
displacement and down functions. When
the overheat protection is engaged, the red
light will stay on during the cooling period.
In addition, a buzzer will sound if the UP
button is pressed. The cooling period is
between 10 to 30 minutes depending on
ambient conditions.
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Return to Charge (RTC)
The RTC function is disabled by default. To activate
this function, please refer to the “Maxi Sky
1000
Programming” section in this manual.
To engage the RTC function, press on the return to
charge button on the handset for 3 seconds. The
spreader bar will raise all the way up to avoid any
obstacles during the run. When the lift is at the
charging station, the spreader bar lowers by itself to
the preselected height so as to be easily accessible.
NOTE: You can stop the return to charge at
any time by pressing any button on the
handset or pulling on the red emergency
cord. Moreover, a weight detector prevents
the RTC from functioning while a person is
in the lift.
Emergency Stop (red cord)
The emergency stop can be activated at any time to
stop the functioning of the ceiling lift.
CAUTION: Do not pull the red emergency
cord with excessive force. If the cord is
jerked too hard, the ceiling lift may become
inoperable.
1) To stop the ceiling lift in any emergency, gently
pull the red emergency cord once, until you hear
a “click” (see Fig. 4 in the “Part Designation”
section of this manual).
2) To reactivate the ceiling lift, pull the red cord
gently once. A green light confirms that the
Maxi Sky
1000
is on and ready for use.
Emergency Lowering
In the unlikely event of an electrical failure, the
Maxi Sky
1000
has an emergency manual lowering
feature.
CAUTION: The Emergency lowering feature
is to be used only in case of emergency.
If the ceiling lift malfunctions when a patient is being
transferred, the emergency lowering device provides
a safe way of getting the patient down onto a chair,
bed or wheelchair (see
Fig. 8). To use it:
1) Pull the red emergency cord
.
2) Remove the little black cap located on each side
of the lift.
3) Find the 8 mm Allen key that came with the
ceiling lift.
Insert the Allen key deep into the
axle
.
Turn it counterclockwise in order to lower
the patient. Each turn of the key will slowly lower
the patient. Repeat on the other side of the lift.
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Turn the Allen key counter-clockwise to slowly
lower the patient. Repeat on the other side of the
lift.
Once the patient is lowered and secure within a chair,
bed or wheelchair, call a qualified technician to
inspect the ceiling lift.
Emergency Brake
The emergency brake is an additional safety feature
that automatically prevents the patient from falling in
the unlikely event that of a transmission or motor
failure.
How to Use the Maxi Sky
1000
Ceiling Lift
