Oxford Mermaid User Manual
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1. Oxford recommends that the seat and frame is immersed in a disinfectant cleaning solution and cleaned in the following manner Mix a suitable quantity of solution in the bath tub following the instructions on the disinfectant cleaner container If a lap strap is fitted this can be removed and cleaned separately to aid cleaning of the seat frame Refer to the lap strap fitting and removal instructions Cleaning instructions for the lap strap are detailed later in this section NOTE A mild scrubbing action is required as well as the disinfectant cleaner to sanitise any surface 17 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger Lower the seat frame into the bath and then clean both the seat and frame When cleaning the Ranger and Commode seat itis necessary to lift the seat section as shown in Photo CL1 Do not clip the seat back into position until the seat frame is removed from the bath and the cleaning process has been completed The inside of the support tubes See photo CL2 can be cleaned using an appropriate long handled stiff bristled bottle type brush Photo CL1 Photo CL2 Pay particular attention to any recesses in the framework and seat Raise the seat frame clear of the disinfectant solution and clean thoroughly underneath AWARNING Care is needed when draining out disinfectant solution from the support tubes as the seat frame is being raised After cleaning the disinfectant solution can be dra2. by an individual patient only throughout the course of their course of treatment They should only be re used according to the recommendations outlined in the User Manual and must be keptin a clean condition stored appropriately and only re used by the same patient The term Multiple Patient Use refers to items that are used by multiple patients throughout the course of their course of treatment They should only be re used with a different patient after being cleaned according to the recommendations outlined in the User Manual and must be kept in a clean condition and stored appropriately In all cases itis required that a clinical risk assessment has been carried out to verify that the patient has sufficient upper body strength to enable him her to maintain a steady position whilst in the chair Also verifying that the patient has sufficient mental capacity to adhere to the caregivers instructions The assessment should be carried out by a qualified nurse or therapist before lifting patients with the Mermaid hoist Alap strap is fitted to the seat of the Mermaid Hoist to enable it to be used when required by the clinical risk assessment PLEASE NOTE 1 If there is a risk of cross infection when using a lap strap on a Mermaid hoist the hoist should only be used for Single Patient Use 2 Ifa Mermaid hoist and lap strap is used for Multiple Patient Use and a risk of cross infection has been identified a different lap strap should b
3. seat will lock automatically as itis lowered When the seat latch is disengage the latch on the chair support arm and continue to lower The support arm will drop away from the seat and can be swung away to one side Check full engagement of the seat latch The patient can now be transported to another location IMPORTANT NOTE When the seat is fully secured to the transporter it is important to ensure the upper safety latch is completely disengaged Damage to the rear castors will occur if the bath lift continues to be lowered with this latch engaged or partially engaged The safety locking system has been designed to be very visible and very obvious in operation double check the latches have engaged or disengaged correctly NOTE J oerns Healthcare Ltd recommend a few dry runs to familiarise users with the operation of the transporter chair and bath lift EMERGENCY RAISE This facility will raise the seat should the lift fail to rise with the handcontrol It is for emergency use only and should not be used for routine raising The switch is locted on the power unit cover 12 Safety precautions Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below The operation and use of the Oxford patient lifts is simple and straightforward Following these few basic safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free It is required to conduct a thorough risk assessment to determine the suitability of this product for each pa
4. the Allen key supplied IMPORTANT NOTE Not all concrete floors are constructed in a manner which allows for this type of fixing Floors which are constructed from precast beams with block infill do present a problem which cannot be overcome easily If your floor is of this construction or you suspect it may be consult an architect for guidance WOODEN FLOORS Establish with your architect the structural integrity of the wooden floor bearing in mind the loading and stresses imposed by the lift There are many forms of wooden floor construction The following information should be regarded only as guidelines for your builder or carpenter whose knowledge and skill will be an important factor in the secure and safe installation of the lift Not all wooden floors are constructed in such a way to allow for lift mounting without extensive strengthening If in any doubt consult an architect For the most common floorboard construction an underfloor bracing kit is supplied as a standard pack It may not suit all applications See the illustration on the following page If the location of one or more of the base plate fixing holes coincide with a joist then a heavy wood screw or coach bolt can be used in conjunction with the bracing kit Additional holes in the base plate allow for extra location points on wood floors Floorboards in the immediate area ot the base plate should be secured to the joists with heavy wood Screws It is important th
5. with 4 100mm countersunk wood screws The final installation should be tested according to the manufacturers recommendations 12 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 10 Testing of Installation With the base plate firmly installed place the mast back onto the base plate studs and fully tighten down the four nuts IMPORTANT It is strongly recommended the installation of the base plate is load tested before the Mermaid is put into use Following the recommendation in BS 5827 the installed lift should be load tested to 125 of the safe working load In the case of the Mermaid and Ranger the test load is 157 kgs This load is applied to the centre of the seat DO NOT ignore this test If in doubt contact your supplier IMPORTANT NOTE Please take into consideration the turning radius required for clearance of the patients knees from radiators walls or other obstructions A minimum radius of 1 metre from the centre of the mast is recommended SETTING UP The Mermaid and Ranger models have a setting up procedure which must be followed to ensure the lift operates safely and causes no damage to the bath or fitments SEAT LOCKING SYSTEM The seat locking system engages at four 90 degree positions and is operated by a locking lever situated on the main mast With the lever fully UP the seat is unlocked and free to rotate 360 degrees When the locking lever is fully DOWN the seat will lock in one of the
6. Any cleaning should be carried out prior to re using the product This is especially important when using the same hoist and or accessories with more than one patient as there may be a risk of cross infection When cleaning and disinfecting the Mermaid hoist itis recommended that you wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth using warm water and disinfectant A GPD general purpose detergent or detergent wipe should be used A WARNING Always read the instructions on the disinfectant cleaner container before use A WARNING Always wear protective gloves clothing and eye protection when using disinfectant A WARNING Do not over wet areas of the product which could cause problems with internal corrosion A WARNING Do not use petroleum based solvents or similar since this may cause damage to the plastic parts For disinfection of contaminated hoists it is recommended that you wipe down the product completely with hard surface disinfectant wipes impregnated with a 70 v v solution of Isopropyl Alcohol AWARNING Always follow health and safety guidelines when using and handling any cleaning materials and disinfectants These are normally detailed on the container Cleaning of the Mermaid Standard Ranger and Commode Seats By following the instructions detailed above it will provide an effective method of cleaning and or disinfecting for the exposed surface areas on the hoist For internal surfaces and hard to clean crevice sections
7. Oxford Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger User Instruction Manual amp Warranty To avoid injury read user manual prior to use FER Joerns Mi Healthcare Pai Redefining patient handling Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger Manufacturer s Contact Details Oxford J oerns Healthcare Ltd High Street Wollaston Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 4PS ENGLAND 44 0 1384 44 66 22 Fax 44 0 1384 44 66 01 www joems co uk Contents 1 Intended Use mo trt aree am e 3 2 ADOULY OUP iss getarnt 3 Side and End Fit Illustrations 4 Assembly and Installation Instructions 5 Oxford Mermaid Electric Illustration 8 b Fitting DIMENSIONS ii iaia 9 7 Assembly and Installation Instructions 10 8 Installation of the EEN 11 9 Wooden Floor Installation Kit 12 10 Testing of Installation 11 Operating Instructions 12 Safety Il 13 Taking Care of Your Mertriald iuuenis cm on cn cen 17 14 Charging INSITUGHONS girano 20 15 DallWCNECKLiSt cu ncn c ccena 22 16 Maintenance S cliedule tein nensi 23 17 Technical Specifications ANNE 24 18 Servicing Repairs Inspections amp Testing 26 2 37410040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 1 Intended Use The Mermaid product is intended to be used for both single and multiple patient use The term Single Patient Use refers to items that are used
8. The status of the charging is indicated by two LED indicators see table below Note Even if the charger is left plugged in for extended periods it will not allow the batteries to overcharge 5 To return the lift to service switch OFF the mains supply twist the locking ring on the charger plug to Unlocked and disengage from the POWER CHARGING POINT with a straight pull DO NOT pull on the cable to disengage the plug The power supply plug can be reconnected with a straight push DO NOT twist the plug in the socket The lift is now ready for use Open circuit Yellow Green static simultaneously 20 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger The charging of Oxford electric lift is simple and straightforward but it is important to follow the charging instructions closely Please pay particular attention to the following points it will help you avoid problems with discharged batteries KEEP the batteries fully charged Place the lift on charge whenever it is not in use The charger will not allow the batteries to overcharge NEVER run the batteries completely flat If the audible warning sounds complete the lifting operation in hand and place the lift on charge NEVER store the lift for long periods without regular charging throughout the storage period ALWAYS make sure the mains power to the charger is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the charger to or from the
9. aid amp Ranger 11 Operating Instructions MERMAID MODEL The Mermaid range of bath lifts are designed to be simple and safe to use Carefully follow these simple instructions to ensure trouble free operation RAISING amp LOWERING The patient seat is raised or lowered on the manual versions of the bath lifts by use of the winding handle on the top of the lifting column anticlockwise for lift and clockwise for lower The limit of travel is governed by positive stops built into the mechanism It will be very obvious to anyone operating the lift when these stops are encountered NOTE Do not attempt to force the winding handle past the stops as this will damage the mechanism and will lead to expensive repairs ELECTRIC MERMAID The patient seat is raised or lowered on the electric versions of the bath lifts by the handcontrol which is plugged into the control unit at the top of the main column Pressing the buttons marked with directional arrows will raise or lower the seat The limit of travel is governed by positive electronic stops built into the circuitry NOTE Repeated activation of the handcontrol buttons once the end stops are encountered will damage the control circuitry and shorten working life ROTATING THE SEAT SUPPORT ARM To rotate the seat support arm fully lift the locking lever With the lever fully UP the seat support arm is unlocked and free to rotate 360 degrees When the locking lever is fully DOWN the seat s
10. at fixing should be carried out on sound and suitable floors only Chipboard and similar lightweight floors will need to be reinforced locally The advice of an architect Should be sought to establish the amount of reinforcing necessary Joists can be reinforced by fixing strengthening sections alongside and between existing joists Floors can be strengthened by additional local fixing to the existing joists and or by using a heavy marine plywood inset If in doubt seek professional advice 11 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 9 Wooden Floor Installation Kit Two steel bars are provided for the safe installation of the bath lift to wooden floors The bars should be used as follows MERMAID BASE PLATE STEEL BAR All three holes in the base plate should be used with one bar spanning either A or B and the other bar bolted through the third hole Three countersunk steel screws are supplied for this purpose Ideally each bar should span as many floorboards as possible usually three Whether a bar will span either A or B will be decided according to the direction and position of the joists in the area chosen for siting the Bath Lift Access is normally achieved by removing a section of floorboard adjacent to the fixing area large enough to allow the insertion and positioning of the bars All floorboards taking any part of the load should be securely fastened down to the joists
11. e recommend that all of our products are commissioned by your dealer and are supported by them for future servicing The dealer or distributor operates the warranty programme so it is important to keep a record of their name address and telephone number so they can be contacted should any problem arise If you are in doubt where your lift was purchased J oerns Healthcare Ltd can trace the supplier if you quote the serial number of the lift REMEMBER Contact your distributor for purchases warranty repairs servicing and certified maintenance Your distributor 26 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 27 374 10040 RevA ES Joerns l amp ZHealthcare J oerns Healthcare Ltd High Street Wollaston Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 4PS ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1384 44 66 22 Fax 44 0 1384 44 66 01 2008 oerns Healthcare 374 70040 RevA
12. e used for each patient For details on how to remove or replace the lap strap please refer to the fitting instructions supplied with each lap strap B 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 2 About Your Lift Each lift is fully assembled load tested and certified before being partially dismantled for packing The installation of the lift cannot be factory tested so itis important to carry out the installation according to the guidelines provided in this manual The packing consists of a strong purpose built carton and is used for both export and domestic markets to ensure the safe arrival of the lift A number of documents are supplied in a wallet packed with each lift and should be kept safely for future reference Test Certificate User Manual Dealer Guarantee Card Customer Satisfaction Card The TEST CERTIFICATE is an important document and will be required for your insurance records It is valid for six months and after it has expired the lift should be inspected and serviced for the following six month period Servicing and periodic testing can be carried out by your supplier Please ensure your lift is included in their maintenance schedule The Oxford Mermaid amp Oxford Ranger are suitable for Category C Bath within the working parameters of the lifts specified in the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The Oxford Mermaid amp Oxford Ranger are suitable for patients in the SITTING position The CE ma
13. ety screw The whole unit will require supporting during this operation 3 Position the seat the bath cavity and move the whole assembly until the seat is in the optimum position This is with the seat on the centre line of the bath with clearance both sides and as far back as the design of the bath will allow Make sure there is clearance under the seat and make allowance for some downward movement when the seat is loaded This will avoid damage to the surface of the bath 4 With the lift in the optimum location mark the position of the base plate fixing holes Check the area for hidden services Remove the base plate from the column this will make it easier to handle while fixing 10 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 8 Installation of the Base Plate CONCRETE FLOORS Establish with your architect the structural integrity of the concrete floor bearing in mind the stresses imposed by the Mermaid In brief a sound floor of at least 120 150mm thickness of good concrete is ideal An element of screed is acceptable as long as the expanding section of the fixing bolts are in sound conctrete Drill three 16mm diameter x 125mm deep holes in the positions marked out from the base plate Locate the base plate over the holes and insert the expanding bolts NOTE The expanding bolts which are supplied with the lift are designed to be fitted fully assembled DO NOT take them apart Tighten the bolts fully with
14. evA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 14 Charging Instructions The batteries are located in the power pack and are charged through a socket which also serves as the power supply socket for the lift The socket is labelled POWER CHARGING POINT The battery pack on the Oxford Mermaid can be removed from the lift and charged independently or it can be charged while Still attached to the lift An additional battery pack can be supplied if required so that one pack can be on charge at all times 1 Remove the power supply plug from the POWER CHARGING POINT socket The plug is removed with a straight pull DO NOT twistthe plug in the socket The battery pack can now be removed from the lift for charging elsewhere or left in place for charging with the lift To remove the battery pack simply pull the battery pack up by the handle on top of the pack and disengage the pack from the locating pins on the mast Reverse the process for reconnection 2 Connect the battery charger plug to the POWER CHARGING POINT socket The plug is indexed and can be fitted only one way Make sure the red locking ring on the charging plug is in the unlocked position Moulded pointer on the locking ring pointing to the Unlocked position Connection is achieved with a straight push and then the locking ring can be twisted to Lock position 3 Plug the charger mains plug into a suitable mains outlet and switch the mains supply ON 4 Charging is fully automatic
15. four positions If the lever is pushed down at an intermediate position it will automatically engage when it encounters the next locking position DO NOT use this automatic engagement to stop the swing of a loaded seat If latch is used repeatedly to stop a moving loaded seat the latch will be damaged and replacement required SETTING THE FOUR POSITIONS RELATIVE TO THE BATH Check the position of the seat in relation to the bath If the seat is not central in the bath cavity it s position can be adjusted as follows Slacken the seat support clamp by loosening the Allen headed screw on the side of the clamp This will allow the clamp seat and seat arm to rotate Engage the seat locking and swing the seat until it is in line with the centre line of the the bath Lightly tighten the Allen headed screw Release the seat lock and rotate the seat through 90 degrees This will place the seat in the normal position at the side of the bath If this is the only adjustment required FULLY tighten the Allen headed screw If height adjustment is required leave the Allen screw lightly tightened and go on to next section ils 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger HEIGHT ADJ USTMENT OF THE SEAT The seat height must be carefully set to avoid damage to the bottom of the bath in normal use With the seat aligned with the centre line of the bath slacken the seat clamp again Take care not to allow the seat to rotate out of alignment s
16. ined from the bath and the hoist should then be rinsed with clean water Then dry the product with a disposable cloth For the Ranger and Commode seat make sure that the seatis correctly clipped back into position and securely fitted to the frame AWARNING Thoroughly clean the brush in a fresh solution of disinfectant cleaner Rinse well with clean water Dry the brush and store ready for the next cleaning operation PLEASE NOTE As methods and good practises evolve over time the instructions detailed above may differ from your own recommended guidelines If in doubt please contact your local authorised Oxford dealer or J oerns Healthcare directly 18 374 10040 RevA i English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger Cleaning the Lap Strap The lap strap can be easily cleaned rinsed and re applied to the seat Follow all precautions and warnings highlighted in the earlier sections of this manual The lap strap material can be cleaned using hard surface disinfectant wipes that are supplied impregnated with a 70 v v solution of Isopropyl Alcohol Thoroughly wipe clean the lap strap The buckle can be cleaned either using a disinfectant spray or by immersing it in a suitable quantity of disinfectant solution in a suitable container The buckle can then be rinsed with clean water Dry both the buckle and strap with a disposable cloth Refit the lap strap to the product referring to the fitting instructions 19 374 10040 R
17. ions Make sure the seat does not touch the side or bottom of the bath Check the seat locks in the correct positions CHECK the operation of the seat lock SUPPORT ARM Check the support arm has the safety screw in position and tightened Check the seat is securely attached to the support arm and the fixing nuts and bolts are fully tightened SEAT Check the seat for splits or damage Check the Mermaid seat for presence of nine safety plugs fitted to the seat moulding Lifts before December 1998 Check that the seat is securely fitted to the frame CASTORS Check all castors are free running Check fixing to the chair legs Check brakes for correct operation HAND CONTROL Check the up and down switches of the handcontrol Take the seat to the lowest position and confirm the operation of the bottom stop Check the seat does not hit the bottom of the bath Prevent the downward movement of the seat and check the power is switched off automatically MOTOR UNIT The motor should require no amintenance other than checking for correct operation and listening for unusual noise BATTERIES The batteries are housed in the power pack and should not require maintenance other than regular charging as detailed in the charging instructions EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON Check the operation and correct functioning of the emergency stop switch located on the rear of the power pack EMERGENCY RAISE SWITCH Check the operation and correct functioning of the rocker s
18. ish Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 6 Fitting Dimensions END FITTING SIDE FITTING Mermaid Commode Ranger Mermaid Commode Ranger A 865mm 815mm 890mm B 850mm 810mm 810mm C 430mm 430mm 430mm UNIVERSAL BASE PLATE PRINCIPLE DIMENSIONS 9 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 7 Assembly and Installation Instructions 1 Remove all the parts from the carton and place on the floor taking care to protect the finish from damage SAFETY NOTE Some of the parts are heavy and will need to be lifted with care You may need assistance with the heavier assemblies 2 Before commencing assembly establish the seat position required The drawing on page 4 will help clarify whether a left right or end fit arm is required 3 Having established the position of the seat assemble the Mermaid seat and safety arms to the chair Support arm These components are fixed together with two stainless steel nuts and bolts MAST POSITIONING Baths vary greatly in shape and size Itis very important to establish the exact position of the mast in relation to the particular bath IMPORTANT NOTE The lift seat may damage the sides or back of the bath if it is incorrectly fitted 1 Place the base plate on the floor in the approximate final position Locate the mast onto the four base plate fixing studs Lightly tighten down the nuts onto the studs 2 Connect the seat and arm to the Mermaid column Secure the seat arm with the saf
19. lide the clamp up to its maximum position and lightly retighten Using the handcontrol wind the seat to its lowest position until the bottom stop is encountered Slacken the clamp again and carefully slide it down the mast until the bottom of the seat is 3 5 cms from the bottom of the bath Lightly tighten the clamp and recheck the alignment of the seat in the bath FULLY tighten the clamp Allen screw The Allen screw is high tensile and must be fully tightened to effect a positive lock If the seat hits the bath before the end stop is encountered additional steps must be taken to avoid damage to the bath The Memaid and Ranger have been designed to be comparible with a wide range of bath design but the installer may encounter baths which do not conform to normal design If the seat bottoms out before the end stop on the lift is encountered this indicates the bath is elevated higher than normal Firstly check the seat is wound up to the highest position clears the top edge of the bath Remember a loaded lift will be lower than an unloaded one so make sure there is sufficient clearance If the seat satisfactorily clears the top edge of the bath then a stop collar can be used to set the lowest position If the seat does not clear the top edge of the bath then the lift must be fitted with a spacer at the bottom of the mast Contact J oerns Healthcare Ltd for the supply of either of these items 14 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Merm
20. lift NEVER leave the charger plugged in to the lift with the mains power off NEVER disconnect the charger plug by pulling on the cable 21 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 15 Daily Check List Oxford Bath Lifts are designed to comply with BS EN ISO 10535 1998 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons Requirements and test methods which recommends an annual service and test but in order to comply to the statutory provisions of 1998 No 2307 Health and Safety The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 oerns Healthcare Ltd recommend a six monthly service and test Statutory requirements for regular servicing may alter from country to country please check your national regulations Daily checks and a regular service inspection and test will ensure a lift is kept in optimum safe working condition A list of spare parts is available upon request The LOAD TEST and certification should be carried out by qualified personnel or an authorised Service Dealer Daily Check List AWARNING J oerns Healthcare strongly recommends the following checks are carried out on a daily basis and before using the lift Failure to carry out these checks may result in injury to the patient and or care giver MAKE sure the hand control electrics only is plugged in firmly and the lift raises and lowers smoothly MAKE sure the winding handle on manual lifts operates smoothly and the lift raises and l
21. mode 815mm 815mm Ranger 890mm 890mm Minimum recommended clearance from mast to allow for leg room 1000mm 1000mm WEIGHTS Mermaid 28 8kgs 33 0kgs Ranger 39 9kgs 44 0kgs Battery pack 4 0kgs TRANSPORTER RANGER ONLY Maximum width 610mm Maximum depth 560mm Maximum height 610mm Seat height 510mm Seat to footrest adjustable 430 480mm 24 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION Batteries 2 x 12 vdc Rechargeable sealed lead acid gel Capacity 3 2 Ampere hours Charger rated input 230Vac 50 60 Hz Charger rated output 27 4 29 0 VDC 0 8A Fuse Lift 25A Fast Blow 1 4 x 1 1 4 Electric Shock Protection Charger Class Il Double Insulated Lift Internal Power Source Degree of Shock Protection Charger Type B Lift B Mode of operation 15 Intermittent Duty 25 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 18 Servicing Repairs Inspections and Testing J oerns Healthcare Ltd has an established network of reputable distributors and dealers who will be pleased to handle all your purchasing warranty repair and maintenance enquires Included with each lift is a prepaid Customer Satisfaction card Please take the time to fill it in and return it to oerns Healthcare Ltd Our products are guaranteed for a period of twelve months from the date of manufacture or twelve months from the date of purchase if commissioned by an authorised dealer W
22. owers CONFIRM the Mermaid is not sounding a low battery alarm electrics only when handcontrol is operated If the alarm sounds DO NOT use and place the power pack on charge immediately CHECK the operation of the emergency stop button electrics only CHECK the operation of the emergency raise button electrics only MAKE sure the castors on the Ranger chair are free to rotate and the brakes operate CHECK that the seat is securely fitted to the frame CHECK that the seat support arm is free to rotate CHECK the support arm safety screw is in place and tight CHECK that the lap strap is securely fitted to the seat frame and functions as intended CHECK that the lap strap is not damaged i e not frayed CHECK that the lap strap buckle locks securely and is not damaged 22 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 16 Maintenance Schedule J oerns Healthcare Ltd recommend the following tasks are carried out by authorised service dealers only FLOOR FIXING Check the base plate fixing is sound and secure Follow the test routine as detailed in the test manual Wooden floors require inspection at more frequent intervals MAST TO BASE Check the four Nyloc nuts securing the mast to the base plate are fully tightened Check also for signs of grease leakage between the mast and the base plate CHAIR SUPPORT CLAMP Check the chair support clamp is correctly orientated as per the Setting Up instruct
23. rk The Oxford Mermaid amp Oxford Ranger carry the CE mark and comply with the following EC directives Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Electrics only CE Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Electrics only 4 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 3 Side and End Fit Illustrations 1 Left hand side fit 2 Right hand side fit 3 End fit 5 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 4 Assembly and Installation Instructions Models Mermaid Oxford Ranger Oxford Electric Mermaid Oxford Electric Ranger Oxford bath lifts are supplied with a universal base plate Concrete floors and wooden floors require different fixing kits The lifts are packed with one type only and must be specified at the time of ordering Mermaid and Ranger lifts can be fitted in two positions relative to the bath The most common is the side fit where the mast is fitted at the side of the bath and the end fit where the mast is fitted on the centre line of the bath at one end see illustration page 4 The end fit option requires a different arm arrangement and must be specified at the time of ordering PACKING The Mermaid and the Ranger lifts are supplied in two cartons Oxford Mermaid 1st carton MAIN MAST ASSEMBLY 15 kgs UNIVERSAL BASE PLATE 5 kgs CONCRETE OR WOOD FLOOR FIXING KIT SEAT SUPPORT ARM 2 3 kgs FOLD UP SAFETY ARMS 2 2 kg
24. s WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS Oxford Mermaid 2nd carton SEAT ASSEMBLY 4 5 kgs LAP STRAP 0 2 kgs Oxford Ranger 1st carton MAIN MAST ASSEMBLY 15 kgs UNIVERSAL BASE PLATE 5 kgs CONCRETE OR WOOD FLOOR FIXING KIT SEAT SUPPORT ARM 3 kgs WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS LAP STRAP 0 2 kgs Oxford Ranger 2nd carton RANGER SEAT ASSEMBLY 6 kgs SAFETY ARMS 2 2 kgs TRANSPORTER CHASSIS 9 4 kgs LAP STRAP 0 2 kgs 6 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger Oxford Mermaid Electric 1st carton MAIN MAST ASSEMBLY 15 kgs UNIVERSAL BASE PLATE 5 kgs HAND CONTROL POWER PACK CHARGER CONCRETE OR WOOD FLOOR FIXING KIT SEAT SUPPORT ARM 2 3 kgs FOLD UP SAFETY ARMS 2 2 kgs WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS Oxford Mermaid Electric 2nd carton SEAT ASSEMBLY 4 5 kgs Oxford Ranger Electric 1st carton MAIN MAST ASSEMBLY 15 kgs UNIVERSAL BASE PLATE 5 kgs HAND CONTROL POWER PACK CHARGER CONCRETE OR WOOD FLOOR FIXING KIT SEAT SUPPORT ARM 3 kgs WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS Oxford Ranger Electric 2nd carton RANGER SEAT ASSEMBLY 6 kgs SAFETY ARMS 2 2 kgs TRANSPORTER CHASSIS 9 4 kgs Check the contents of the cartons carefully If any parts are missing or damaged contact you supplier immediately 7 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 5 Oxford Mermaid Electric Illustration 8 374 10040 RevA Engl
25. tient prior to use Failure to do this may result in injury to the patient and or care giver ALWAYS plan your lifting operation before commencing ALWAYS carry out the DAILY CHECK LIST before using the lift ALWAYS familiarise yourself with the operating controls and safety features of a lift before lifting a patient ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift is suitable for the weight of the patient ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the instructions in the user manual NEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because it seems easier to operate the lift NEVER force an operating or safety control All controls are easy to use and do not require excessive force to operate If a control is not working easily there will be a reason Forcing will only strain or damge the lift and may compromise safety DO NOT charge an electric hoist in a bathroom or shower room DO NOT lift a patient unless you are trained and competent to do so 16 YOUR lift is for patient lifting DO NOT use it or allow it to be used for any other purpose 374 10040 RevA English Oxford Mermaid amp Ranger 13 Taking Care of Your Mermaid Oxford recommends that your Mermaid bath hoist and associated accessories are cleaned thoroughly and regularly When the hoist and or accessories require cleaning or if there is a suspicion of contamination please follow the cleaning and or disinfection procedures outlined below
26. upport arm will lock in one of four positions If the lever is pushed down at an intermediate position it will automatically engage when it encounters the next locking position Do not rely on the positional lock to halt the patient s swing as this can cause high loading on the latch and may eventually lead to failure RANGER MODEL The Ranger differs from the Mermaid and requires some additional instructions The Ranger chair is made in two assemblies a wheeled base and a seat with armrests The halves of the complete chair are connected with a simple latch located at the rear of the seat The chair is attached to the bath lift as follows 1 The chair support arm of the lift has a hook and latch device similar to the one connecting the seat to the wheeled base The support arm hook must be engaged with the cross bar at the top of the seat The latch will engage automatically and prevent accidental disengagement 2 The seat can now be lifted off the wheeled base by operating the seat latch which holds the seat to the wheeled base and raising the support arm of the lift with the handcontrol or winding handle The seat will be elevated with the support arm and the wheeled base will remain behind 15 374 10040 RevA Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 3 To reconnect the seat to the base lower the seat with the handcontrol or winding handle back onto the wheeled base with the lower safety latch in approximately the right position The
27. witch located on the motor unit SAFETY LATCHES Check the correct function of the safety latches on the Ranger Chair and the Ranger support arm LAP STRAP FITTING Check that the lap strap is fitted securely to the seat frame and is not frayed worn or damaged SEAT FIXING Check that the seat is securely fitted to the frame HOIST CLEANING Refer to section 13 LAP STRAP CLEANING Refer to section 13 LOAD TEST The load test should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers test procedures It is strongly recommended the testing is carried out by an authorised service dealer CERTIFICATION An authorised service dealer will issue a test certificate after satisfactory completion of the load test This certificate will be valid for the period stated on the certificate 23 374 10040 Rev A Oxford English Mermaid amp Ranger 17 Technical Specifications Manual Electric Safe Working Load SWL 125 kgs 125 kgs Highest position from base of seat 740mm 715mm Lowest position from base of seat 140mm 140mm Seat travel 485mm 485mm Width of seat Mermaid 450mm 450mm Commode 360mm 360mm Ranger 360mm 360mm Width between arms Mermaid 395mm 395mm Commode 395mm 395mm Ranger 430mm 430mm Depth of seat front to back 410mm 410mm Centres between mast and seat 430mm 430mm Maximum seat turning circle side fit Mermaid 850mm 850mm Commode 810mm 810mm Ranger 840mm 840mm Maximum seat turning circle Mermaid 865mm 865mm Com
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