Medcare 450/625 Ceiling Lift Owner`s Manual
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1. Inc Components List Th e following components are included with your new Medcare 450 625 lift system Medcare 450 625 lift Manual or Motorized traverse Pneumatic Hand Control Lift Charger mounted on the wall or ceiling at the end of the track Owner s Manual Warranty Card SLINGS If a sling has been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with the sling ACCESSORIES If additional accessories such as a turntable or gate system have been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with those items IMPORTANT Before initial use the lift unit must be charged for 4 hours Refer to section titled Charging Instructions The hand control airline tube must also be connected to the lift If it is not connected refer to the section titled Connecting airline to the lift Speci cations of Medcare Ceiling Lift Lift Motor 24 VDC Traverse Motor 24 VDC Optional at time of Purchase H Frame Traverse Motor 24 VDC Optional at time of Purchase Charger Input 120 VAC 1 0 Amps Charger Output 24 VDC 1 5 Amps Batteries 24 VDC 2 x 12 VDC 5 0 AH Sealed Lead Acid Lift Case Flame Retardant ABS Hand Control Pneumatic Lift ing Range Up to 96 2438mm Lift Weight 21 23 5 lbs Maximum Load Standard maximum load 450 lbs Also available in 625 lb capacity Duty Cycle 10 use 90 rest Rated Performance 30 40 lift s at2. of the lift and the airline tubing are lined up properly If they are not lined up properly then remove the airline line up the gray lines and then re insert it into the rubber grommet Perform the test as noted in the preceding paragraph If there are still problems with the lift then contact your local authorized Medcare dealer for service CAUTION A sturdy ladder may be required in order to access the underside of the lift to re attach the rubber airline of the lift Caution should be used when this is required Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local authorized Medcare dealer Figure 4A Gray rubber grommet located on underside of lift Rubber airline is not connected Note gray rib on grommet Figure 4B Gray rubber airline being inserted into rubber grommet of lift The gray ribs on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the airline Figure 4C Gray rubber airline being inserted into rubber grommet of lift The gray ribs on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the airline Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 7 Operation Turning the lift ON OFF Refer to fi gures 5A 5B and 5C to determine the hand control that is attached to the lift To operate the lift it must fi rst be turned ON with the use of the hand control Th is can be done by pressing any button on the hand control Th e indicator light located on the underside of the lift
3. regardless what the user has selected as Default Display Mode Charging Display Mode will over ride Low Battery Mode Th e lift will then Display a fl ashing Charging with the percentage charged in 10 increments in the top row of the display e g Charging 60 Show the appropriate number of fully blackened out cells with the remaining cells in the bottom row fl ashing Preventative Maintenance Preventative maintenance should be completed every six 6 months Th e lift should recommend preventative maintenance if it hasn t had any preventative maintenance for 1 000 lift s four or fi ve lift s a day 180 days or Five 5 hours When recommend preventative maintenance the lift will Beep one 1 time every thirty 30 minutes Flash Maintenance in the fi rst line of the display regardless of which default display mode the user has selected M a i t e n n a n c e Flashing To reset the PM lift s counter 1 Th e lift must be in power off state 2 While pressing both Up Down buttons on hand control turn ON lift A minimum of 10 seconds must pass followed by a beep to indicate completion of the reset 3 PM lift s count will be zero 4 Use lift as normal Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 15 Emergency Stopping Th e lift unit also has an Emergency Shut off feature that allows the operator to shut the power to
4. the lift unit completely off By pulling down once on the RED emergency lowering cord located on the underside of the lift unit the lift will immediately stop and all its functions will be disabled Th e unit will beep once and all power to the lift will be turned off Th e ON indicator light and display will turn off and the emergency shut off button located inside the lift case will pop out Should this feature be used contact your local authorized dealer immediately Th e lift unit must be inspected prior to restoring to use In order to restore power back to the lift unit the white plastic tab that popped out when the cord was pulled can be easily pressed back into the lift case by use of your fi nger Figure 10A Pull down on the RED CORD once to stop the lift The unit will beep once and all power to the lift will be turned off Figure 10B Return power to the lift unit by pressing in the plastic tab Once the RED Emergency Stop Lowering Cord is released the lift unit will need to be reset in order to operate again This can be achieved buy pressing the plastic tab located at the end of the RED CORD back into the lift unit Then simply press any button on the hand control to resume power Please refer to Figure 10B Emergency Lowering In the event that the DOWN button on the hand control does not function or in power failure situations the patient may be lowered by pulling down and holding the RED emergen
5. will turn GREEN and the display screen will turn on Refer to Figure 5D If the lift fails to turn ON at anytime ensure that the EMERGENCY STOP LOWERING CORD Figure 10A has not been pulled and that the plastic clip Figure 10B at the end of the red cord has not come out see page 15 for details Figure 5E To conserve battery power the lift will automatically shut off aft er approximately 2 minutes on non use If the batteries of the lift are low and require charging the indicator light located on the underside of the lift will turn ORANGE and a slow beeping audible alarm will sound Th e display will also indicate low battery see Figure 5E If the batteries of the lift are completely discharged and require charging the indicator light located on the underside of the lift will turn RED and a fast beeping audible alarm will sound See fi gure 5E Th e lift will not raise or lower and the display will indicate 0 battery CAUTION Always before using the Ceiling Lift system the lift track and sling s must be visually checked for any unusual wear or damage Refer to the user manual with each piece of supplied equipment to determine what should be checked Should anything look unusual contact your local Medcare dealer prior to use Failure to comply with this caution could result in serious injury to the operator the individual being lifted and or damage to the lift Figure 5C Motorized traverse H system hand contro
6. 625 lbs 50 60 lift s at 450 lbs 10 duty cycle each lift being 24 inches at the middle of the lift ing range from 54 strap out to 30 strap out per full battery Please note the lift has a break in period breaking in of the lift will need to be done before these numbers will be achieved Th e breaking in period will vary from lift to lift and is dependent on the frequency of use and the types of load being applied the higher the load and a greater frequency of use will break in the lift faster Shipping Storage Conditions Temperature 40 to 70 C Relative Humidity 10 to 100 RH Atmospheric Pressure 500 to 1060 hPa Maximum load of the installed lift is determined by referring to the product label located on side of lift Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 5 Th e Ceiling Lift must be installed prior to use Contact your local authorized dealer to ensure that it is properly installed Th e Ceiling Lift must be installed only by persons authorized by Medcare Under no circumstance should the Ceiling Lift track lift and sling s or entire system be put in control of a person who has not been properly trained in the use and care of this equipment Failure to adhere to this warning may result in serious injury to the operator and or the patient lift ed transferred Th e Ceiling Lift and associated track and sling s are not toys Do not use it for unsafe practices Do not allow chil
7. Medcare 450 625 Ceiling Lift Owner s Manual Contents Page 2 Introduction 2 Overview 3 Components of Lift System 4 Component List 4 Speci cations 5 Cautions 5 Part Numbers 6 Attaching the Airline Tube to the Lift Operation 7 Turning the lift ON OFF 8 Raising Lowering the Carry Bar 8 Moving the Lift along the Track 9 Moving the H System Traversing Beam 10 Return to Charge 10 11 Basics of Transferring a patient 12 Lift Accessories 13 Charging the Lift 14 LCD Display Functionality 15 Emergency Stopping 15 Emergency Lowering 16 Emergency Manual Raising or Lowering 16 Warranty 17 General Inspection amp Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 19 Service Record History 2 2011 Medcare Products Inc Before using this equipment and to ensure the safe operation of your Medcare 450 625 lift carefully read this entire manual especially the section on Cautions Th e Medcare 450 625 lift is designed to be used in conjunction with Medcare lift track accessories and slings Please refer to any user guides supplied with these components and refer to them while reviewing this manual Should any questions arise from reviewing this manual contact your local authorized Medcare dealer Failure to compl
8. abels on the side of the lift Th e installation of the lift track accessories and sling are certifi ed to a maximum load Do not exceed the maximum rated load of any of the components Th ere is a risk of explosion if the lift is used in the presence of fl ammable anaesthetics Ensure that a clear space is maintained around the lift and track Move all curtain material and other obstacles out of the way before performing a transfer Th e charger must be located outside the patient vicinity at all times Th e patient vicinity is the space with surfaces likely contacted by the patient or caregiver who can touch the patient Th is space is 6 feet 1 83m beyond the perimeter of the bed examination table etc extending vertically 7 5 feet 2 29m above the fl oor Cautions Medcare 450 625 Ceiling Lift Part Numbers Part Number Description 323102 450 Manual Traverse 323120 625 Manual Traverse 323150 450 Power Traverse 323127 625 Power Traverse 323177 450 Power X Y 323137 625 Power X Y 323149 450 Power Traverse c w Return to Charge 323126 625 Power Traverse c w Return to Charge Part Numbers 15 381 mm 81 2057 mm 12 5 317 5 mm 3 76 mm 6 152 mm 6 152 mm 6 2011 Medcare Products Inc Attaching the Airline Tube to the Lift Should the gray rubber airline that connects the lift to the hand control become disengaged from the underside of the lift it must be re connected i
9. and 1B to see sample fl oor plans of an installed lift system Refer to fi gures 2A and 2B to familiarize yourself with the components of the Medcare 450 625 lift Figures 3A and 3B show the underside view of the lift as it would be seen by an operator CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL Overview Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 3 Components of Lift System Figure 1A Sample floor plan showing basic components of a ceiling lift system Figure 1B Alternate sample floor plan showing basic components of a ceiling lift system Bracket Track Emergency Raise Lowering Emergency Stop Emergency Lowering Hand Control Tube Connection Airline Tube Control Buttons See Detail Below Lifting Tape Hand Control Carry Bar Charger Unit Manual Traverse Motorized Traverse H System Motorized Refer to separate H frame manual for details on the use of the hand control Up Down Up Down Left Blue Right Yellow Up Down Left Blue Right Yellow Back White Forward Black Figure 2A Basic components of the ceiling lift Figure 2B The Medcare 450 625 Ceiling Lift Track Hand Control Carry Bar Lifting Tape strap Emergency Stop Lowering Figure 3A Underside view of the lift Figure 3B Photo of the underside 4 2011 Medcare Products
10. charger Contact your Service Technician to change these settings Basics of Transferring a Patient Step 1 Move the lift away from the charging station or current location and close to the patient to be transferred Use the procedures for up and down and moving along the track as described in the sections titled Raising lowering the carry bar and Moving the lift along the track Caution Always use extreme care when moving the lift along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the patient in the sling or damage to the lift track Step 2 Prepare the patient being transferred with the appropriate sling Refer to the instructions supplied with the sling that was purchased on how to properly outfi t a patient with a sling Caution Always make sure that the sling is correctly tted and adjusted on each side of the patient so that maximum comfort and safety are achieved prior to lifting CAUTION The following steps are intended to generally illustrate the procedure involved in the lifting and transferring of a patient from one location to another using the lift track and sling Track con gurations will vary by installation The manual for the sling that was purchased with the lift should be reviewed in detail prior to attempting these steps as the sling illustrated here may not be the same as the one that was purchased Contact your local authorized Medcare dealer if you have any q
11. cy lowering cord located on the underside of the lift unit Continue to pull down until the patient is safely lowered to the desired position Th e unit will beep as you continue to pull down on the cord and will continue beeping until the cord is released aft er the desired lowering has been achieved Please refer to fi gure 10C Figure 10C Pull down and hold until the person is safely lowered to the desired position IMPORTANT The Emergency Lowering button does not provide a raising function The failure of any of the lowering devices should be reported to Medcare or your authorized dealer immediately 16 2011 Medcare Products Inc Emergency Manual Raising or Lowering Figure 11A Remove lift cover Step 1 Carefully remove the cover of the lift by pulling down on both sides of the lift cover Refer to fi gure 11A Figure 11B Locate Allen Key supplied with the lift Step 2 Locate the Allen key in the plastic bag containing the owners manual clevis pin amp ring and hand control Figure 11C Remove clip from side of lift Step 3 Locate a small circular clip on one side of the lift Refer to Figure 11C Remove this clip and proceed to Step 4 Figure 11D Turn the Allen Key to lift lower the lift strap Step 4 Insert the Allen key into the hole aft er removing the clip and turn the key with your fi ngers Refer to Figure 11D Turn the clockwise to lower the lift strap and counter cl
12. d that the lift be left on charge when not in operation and at the end of each day Th is will maximize the life cycle of the batteries Th e lift may remain connected to the charger indefi nitely since the charger has a built in regulator eliminating the danger of overcharging To charge the lift it is a simple matter of moving the lift to the end of the track where the charger is located Refer to previously outlined sections on how to move the lift along the track As a general rule it is recommended that the carry bar be raised to a height so that it will not interfere with anything or anyone CAUTION For manually traversing lifts use caution when parking the lift into the charger A slow speed should be used when close to the end of the track where the charger is located Th e light will turn ORANGE on the lift control panel and a slow beeping audible alarm will sound if the batteries are low and require charging Th e display screen will also indicate low battery Complete the transfer that is in progress and then move lift to the end of the track where the charger is located Following the ORANGE indicator the light will turn RED on the lift control panel and a fast beeping audible alarm will sound indicating the batteries are fully discharged and require charging Th e display screen will also indicate low battery When the battery is discharged the UP function will be disabled Th e DOWN and EMERGENCY DOWN function along wit
13. determined by the color of the button that is pressed Th is works the same no matter what side of the lift a person is standing on Refer to fi gures 6C 6D and 6E Figure 6A Power traverse hand control showing raising lowering functions Figure 6B Lift showing raising lowering of carry bar CAUTION Always use extreme care when moving the lift along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the patient in the sling and or damage to the lift Figure 6C Motorized traverse hand control showing colored buttons Figure 6D Lift showing horizontal movement Arrows are for motorized versions Figure 6E Directional arrows on underside of lift BLUE YELLOW BLUE YELLOW Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 9 Operation cont Moving the H system traversing beam If the installed track is an H system then this section should be reviewed as it describes how to move the traversing beam If the installed track is not an H system then this section can be skipped Th e H system involves the installation of two parallel support tracks and one traversing beam that is mounted perpendicular to the two support tracks Refer to fi gure 7A Th e benefi t of this type of system is that it provides greater movement and positioning ability for an individual since the fl oor space coverage area is much higher than for a single piece o
14. dren to play with the lift or any of its components Th e manufacturer s warranty is void if persons unauthorized by Medcare perform work on the Ceiling Lift system In facilities where more than one operator will be responsible for using the Ceiling Lift and associated track and sling s it is imperative that all such members be trained in its proper use A training program should be established by the facility to acquaint new operators with this equipment Never expose the Ceiling Lift directly to water Warranty does not cover any misuse or abuse of the lift system To maintain optimum function the Ceiling Lift should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis See the section titled General Inspection and Maintenance Any accessories used with the Ceiling Lift including track and sling s should be checked to ensure that they are in good working order Check for signs of wear or fraying prior to use Report any unusual wear or damage immediately to your local authorized Medcare dealer Th e Ceiling Lift and associated lift track and sling s are intended only for lift ing and transferring of a patient Medcare will not be responsible for any damage caused by the misuse neglect or purposeful destruction of the lift and or its associated components Do not in any circumstance exceed the maximum allowable load of this lift Refer to the Specifi cations section of this manual and or the l
15. e that the patient being lift ed will not be injured by any obstructions during the initial lift ing Caution Always use caution when lowering raising a patient who is in the sling of the lift Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the patient or damage to the lift Step 6 Once at the correct height the patient can be moved along the track to the desired location Refer to the sections already described in this manual on how to move the lift along the track Step 7 Once at the desired location the patient in the sling can be lowered raised to the correct height in order to complete the transfer On completion of lowering raising ensure that the patient is properly positioned and safely supported prior to removing the straps of the lift from the carry bar Caution Prior to removing the straps of the sling from the carry bar be sure to check that the patient being lifted is securely supported in the nal desired position Step 8 Lower the carry bar suffi ciently to allow the straps of the sling to be easily removed from the carry bar Take care not to let the carry bar come in contact with the patient in the sling Th e straps from the sling can now be removed from the carry bar Th e carry bar of the lift should then be raised suffi ciently and the lift moved away from the immediate area so that it will not interfere with the removal of the sling from the patient Step 9 Th e sling can now be gen
16. es on the carry bar that may damage the straps of the sling m Th e lift has no unusual sounds when the carry bar is moved UP DOWN or the lift is moved LEFT RIGHT m Ensure that there are end stops installed at each end of the track B Monthly To be completed by User Should any of the these items fail the inspection do not use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer for service m Complete the visual inspection as noted in the Each Use section above With no one in the sling nor attached to the lift check the following m Th e lift moves freely along the entire length of the track C Semi Annual Yearly To be completed by a Lift Technician Consult your local authorized dealer for advice on whether this section should be completed every 6 months or on a yearly basis Generally in frequent use or in situations where heavier than normal clients are lift ed or in multi user environments such as in institutions the lift should be checked every 6 months CAUTION This section to be only completed by a quali ed service technician as authorized by Medcare m Complete the visual inspection as noted in the Monthly section above Complete the preventative maintenance procedure as outlined in technical manuals for the Ceiling Lift system m Ceiling Lift checked and passed Any required repairs completed 18 2011 Medcare Products Inc Troubleshooting Should problems arise with the use of the
17. f track Besides the previously described UP DOWN movement of the carry bar and LEFT RIGHT movement of the lift the H system adds the ability to move the traversing beam anywhere along the length of the two parallel support tracks Refer to fi gure 7A Figure 7A Sample of H system room covering layout Note that the lift can be moved along the traversing beam and that the traversing beam itself can be moved along the two parallel support tracks The actual direction of travel when the hand control buttons are pressed may be different than shown since the track and lift orientation may be different than installed Th is can be accomplished in one of two ways If the installed H traversing beam is manually traversing then the beam is moved along the support tracks by manually moving the beam lift and patient in one motion Th is movement is the same as that used for a manual traversing lift as previously described If the installed H system traversing beam is motorized traversing then the beam is moved along the support tracks by pressing either the black or white hand control button Refer to fi gure 7B Th is will move the beam in the direction of travel as noted by the black and white arrows located on the underside of the lift Refer to fi gure 7C CAUTION Always use extreme care when moving the traversing beam Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the individual in
18. h X Y TRAVERSING will continue to operate When the lift is connected to the charger and turned ON the indicator light on the lift will FLASH ORANGE Once the lift is turned OFF the indicator light will change to a solid ORANGE Th is indicates that the lift is on charge Aft er one hour the lift may be used however overnight charging is recommended Th e EMERGENCY DOWN function along with X Y TRAVERSING will continue to operate In addition to the indicator lights on the lift the charger has an indicator light When ORANGE it indicates that the batteries are low and being charged Refer to fi gure 9B When the light on the charger is GREEN batteries are fully charged Note In some circumstances it may be necessary to mount the charger out of view CAUTION Use only the charger that was supplied with the lift Use of any other charger will void all warranties and may cause damage to the lift Figure 9A Underside of lift showing RED discharged battery indicator light ON A fast beeping will sound When the lift is connected to the charger this light will be ORANGE indicating that the batteries are charging Figure 9B Charger close up showing charging indicator light is ORANGE indicating that the lift is connected and is charging 14 2011 Medcare Products Inc LCD Display Functionality Default Display Modes Th e lift unit can be set to either of the following as the Default display mode Batter
19. ift ed especially with motorized traversing lift s Refer to the section titled Basics of transferring a patient for correct lift positioning If fraying still continues then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Th e lift does not pass through a track component such as a turntable or gate Refer to the Owners Manual for the specifi c piece of equipment in question If the recommended solution does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation No Power Ensure the Emergency Lowering tab has not come out If it has simply press the tab back into the lift as shown on page 15 fi gure 10B Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 19 Service Record History Initial Information Complete the following section on purchase and service information as soon as this equipment is installed Use the service record history to record to any completed service and repairs Ensure that the service record is signed and dated each time it is used Be sure to have this piece of equipment serviced on a regular basis as described in the General Inspection and Maintenance Section PURCHASE INFORMATION Product Name Medcare 450 625 Ceiling Lift Model Serial Date of Purchase Date Installed Purchased From
20. l Figure 5B Power traverse hand control Figure 5A Manual traverse hand control Figure 5D Lift on indicator Figure 5E Low battery indicator 8 2011 Medcare Products Inc Operation cont Raising Lowering the Carry Bar By pressing the DOWN arrow button or the UP arrow button the carry bar can be lowered raised to the correct height for attaching the sling or positioning a patient Refer to fi gure 6A and 6B It is recommended that the caregiver hold the carry bar with one hand while this is being done so that it will not accidentally sway and or come into contact with a patient or close object Th ese buttons work the same on each model of the lift Moving the Lift Along the Track Th e lift is normally parked at the charging station end of the track when not in use It can be moved along the track to a position directly above the person to be lift ed in one of two ways If you have a manually traversing lift lower the carry bar to a comfortable height such that it can be easily grabbed by your hand Move the lift along the track by gently pushing the carry bar or patient in the sling Never pull the lift along the track If you have a motorized traversing lift use the blue or yellow colored directional hand control buttons to move the lift Th e blue and yellow buttons correspond to the blue and yellow directional arrows on the underside of the lift Th e direction therefore that is taken is
21. lf is made of specially designed aluminum and comes in many diff erent shapes lengths and confi gurations and is custom tailored and installed to meet your specifi c requirements Th e third component the sling is a specially designed fabric accessory that attaches to the lift by means of a carry bar and straps and holds the patient while the lift positioning or transfer takes place Both the track and sling are generally supplied with the lift at the initial time of purchase Please refer to any user guides supplied with the Medcare 450 625 lift and reference them while reviewing this manual Th e Medcare 450 625 lift is a fi xed ceiling lift that is it always remains on the lift track It has the ability to lift a patient up from one location such as bed move the patient along the track to another location and fi nally lower the patient into a chair or bath Th e lift is moved along the track in one of two ways Th e fi rst is by manually moving the lift along the track with the aid of a caregiver Th e second is by having the lift power itself along the track Th e functions of lift ing up or down or moving to the left or right are accomplished by pressing buttons of a pneumatically air operated hand control Th e hand control is attached to the lift by way of a rubber airline tubing Due to the design of the lift system it takes very little eff ort to press a button to perform the desired motion Please refer to fi gures 1A
22. lift review the following chart Find the fault and complete the recommended solution If the fault is not found and or the solution does not correct the problem contact your local Medcare authorized dealer for service immediately Problem Recommended Solution Th e airline tubing that connects the hand control to the lift has become disengaged Refer to the section of this manual titled Attaching the airline tube to the lift If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Th e hand control buttons do not operate according to their designations e g the UP button initiates a traverse movement Th e airline tubing has not been connected correctly Refer to the section of this manual titled Attaching the airline and hand control to the lift If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Th e carry bar of the lift does not operate up or down even when the airline has been properly connected Th e indicator light on the control panel located on the underside of the lift should be GREEN Press the ON button or UP DOWN arrow buttons or any colored button on the hand control Th is should activate the lift and the indicator light turn GREEN If the lift still does not function then the batteries may be
23. local authorized Medcare dealer Address City State Postal Code Phone Comments Service Record Complete this section aft er each service repair inspections and or maintenance Photocopy additional forms as required Date Time Service Type m Periodic Inspection m Monthly Inspection m 6 Month Inspection m Yearly Inspection m Repair m Other Completed By Printed Name Signature Company Remarks amp Action Taken Date Time Service Type m Periodic Inspection m Monthly Inspection m 6 Month Inspection m Yearly Inspection m Repair m Other Completed By Printed Name Signature Company Remarks amp Action Taken SERVICE INFORMATION Contact the following company for service Company local authorized Medcare dealer Address City State Postal Code Phone Comments 151 East Cliff Road Burnsville MN 55337 Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 2009 Medcare Products Inc Speci cations are subject to change without notice All products referred herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Rev 04 11 11 Th is document conforms to EN ISO 10535 requirements
24. low and require charging Refer to the section of this manual titled Charging the lift Charge the lift for at least one hour and then try to raise lower the carry bar If the emergency lowering has been used then the UP and DOWN functions will not operate DO NOT use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Th e GREEN light on the underside of the lift is ON and the lift does not operate in the DOWN direction Th ere is a built in slack tape detector in the lift Th is may be sensitive Apply weight to the carry bar while pressing the DOWN button If this corrects the problem temporarily but not permanently then contact your local authorized dealer so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Th e red indicator light on the underside of the lift turns RED and or a loud alarm sound is heard when an individual is raised Th e batteries are low and require charging Refer to the section of this manual titled Charging the lift Charge the lift for at least one hour and then try to raise lower the carry bar If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation One side of the lift tape strap is starting to fray aft er continued use Check to be sure that the lift is always directly above the individual being l
25. n order for the lift to work properly Th e rubber airline may become disconnected for the following reasons 1 Th e lift is pulled along the track by the airline 2 Th e tubing accidentally gets wrapped around an object while a lift or transfer is being performed 3 It is accidentally pulled out by the caregiver or the individual being lift ed Th e airline is connected to a gray rubber grommet located on the underside of the lift Refer to fi gure 4A Small metal ribbed pins located at the end of the airline hold the airline to this rubber grommet in a specifi c manner Th erefore it is important to make sure that the airline is connected properly Both the gray airline and the rubber grommet have a gray rib on one of their sides Line up the gray ribs together Refer to fi gure 4B When this is done then the metal ribbed pins attached to the end of the airline can be re inserted into the corresponding holes in the rubber grommet on the underside of the lift Be sure to insert the pins into the gray rubber grommet suffi ciently so that it is secure Refer to fi gure 4C Perform a brief test to ensure proper connectivity Turn the lift ON and OFF Raise and lower the carry bar For motorized traverse lift s move the lift left and then right If these functions work correctly then the airline is properly connected If the lift does not work properly check to ensure that the gray ribs on the gray rubber grommet on the underside
26. nder the terms of this guarantee shall be limited to the replacement of defective parts and in no event shall Medcare incur liability for any consequential or unforeseeable losses Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 17 General Inspection and Maintenance A Each Use To be completed by User Prior to each use the ceiling lift and associated track accessories and sling s must be visually inspected Refer to the accessory and sling user guides for specifi c details regarding their inspection Should any of these items fail the inspection do not use the lift Contact your local authorized Medcare dealer for service Visually check for the following m Th e lift lift ing tape shows NO signs of fraying or breaking along its entire length m Th e stitching on the lift lift ing tape where it connects to the carry bar shows NO signs of fraying or breaking m Th e sling s that will be used shows NO signs of unusual wear and tear Th e straps of the sling that connect to the carry bar of the lift show NO signs of fraying or breaking Refer to specifi c sling instructions m Th e airline tube that connects the hand control to the lift is not kinked twisted knotted cut or damaged m All the functions on the hand control work correctly e g UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT etc m Th e brackets that hold the track in place on the ceiling are secure and do not move or appear loose m Th ere are no cuts dents or sharp edg
27. ockwise to raise CAUTIONS The manual emergency raising and lowering system should be used only if the lowering procedures described in the previous section of the manual does not work or if the emergency raising function is required Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local authorized Medcare dealer A proper safety ladder or stool may be required in order to remove the cover of the device Use extreme caution if this is required Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local authorized Medcare dealer DO NOT use the lift after the manual lowering mechanism has been used The lift must be reset by a quali ed lift technician after use contact your local authorized Medcare dealer Warranty Th is Warranty does not aff ect or in any way limit your Statutory Rights 1 Medcare guarantees all equipment supplied as new against failure within the period of 1 year from date of purchase by virtue of defects in material or workmanship 2 Th is guarantee does not apply to failure attributable to normal wear and tear damage by natural forces user neglect or misuse or to deliberate destruction or to batteries more than 90 days aft er original purchase 3 Th is guarantee shall be void if the equipment is not serviced by Medcare or its authorized service agents in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations or if any unauthorized person carries out work on the equipment 4 Th e liability of Medcare u
28. the sling or damage to the lift track Figure 7B Power traverse H system hand control showing traversing beam movement buttons Button colors correspond to the black and white directional arrows located on the underside of the lift Figure 7C Directional arrows on underside of power traverse H system lift Black and white arrows show traversing beam direction of travel when the corresponding colored button is pressed on the hand control 10 2011 Medcare Products Inc Operation cont Return to Charge If Equipped If your motorized traversing lift has a return to charge feature RTC pressing and holding the blue and yellow colored directional hand control buttons simultaneously for 3 5 seconds to produce beeping noise will automatically retract the lift s carry bar and drive the lift along its track until it docks at the charger Note that the RTC feature has several characteristics that may be altered to the user s preference RTC Max Time may be set anywhere from 60 sec to 240 sec in 60 sec increments and represents the maximum time allowed for the lift to travel to and dock at the charger before aborting the operation RTC Drop Time may be set anywhere from 9 sec to 24 sec in 3 sec increments and represents the time the lift devotes to lowering the carrybar upon docking at the charger RTC Speed may be set to 2 4 or 8 and represents the relative speed the lift travels at to reach the
29. tly removed from the patient It should then be stored in a safe place for future use Step 10 Th e lift can now be moved to a safe location until further use or relocated to its original location Th e lift should be turned off when not in use It is recommended that the lift be left on charge when not in operation Refer to the section titled Charging the Lift for instructions on charging 12 2011 Medcare Products Inc Lift Accessories Optional Hand Control Hook Your lift has come with an optional Hand Control Hook Th is hand control hook can be installed onto the hand control using the self tapping screws provided with the plastic hook On the back of the hand control there will be 2 small pilot holes where the self tapping screws should be screwed into See fi gure 8A for a hand control with the plastic hook already assembled Figure 8B demonstrates the use of the plastic hook with your lift Figure 8A Hand control with hook Figure 8B Suggested use Th e following is a list of available accessories for the Ceiling Lift Items such as the track turntables and brackets are installed at the time of purchase Add on pieces are available aft er the initial purchase however your local authorized dealer must be consulted as to suitability purchase and installation Slings are the most common aft er purchase accessory A variety of styles sizes and colors are available Custom slings can also be manufact
30. uestions or concerns Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 11 Basics of Transferring a Patient cont Step 3 Once the individual has been outfi tted with the sling move the lift so that it is positioned directly over the patient Lower the carry bar to a height so that the straps of the sling can be easily attached to the carry bar Cautions Always check to ensure that the lift is correctly positioned directly above the patient to be lifted Over time the lift strap may fray if this is not followed Check to ensure that the carry bar has no cuts dents or sharp edges that may come in contact with the straps of the sling and cause damage to them Report any concerns to your local Medcare authorized dealer Step 4 Attach the straps of the sling to the hooks of the carry bar Th e straps on each side of the sling are generally attached to the corresponding side of the carry bar Be sure to double check to ensure that the straps are properly attached to the carry bar and that the patient being lift ed is properly positioned in the sling prior to lift ing Caution Prior to lifting a patient make sure that the straps of the sling are securely placed on the hooks of the carry bar Step 5 Th e patient may now be raised with the use of the UP button on the hand control While lift ing is in progress the height required in order for the transfer to be completed safely should be closely observed Ensur
31. ured to meet special needs Consult your local authorized dealer for details pricing and a complete list of current sling models WALL MOUNT BRACKET TRACK END STOP TRANSGATE SYSTEM H SYSTEM TROLLEY SET USED ONLY WITH H FRAME AREA COVERING SYSTEM MANUAL OR MOTORISED 3 TRACK BRACKET 6 CONNECTOR BRACKET TRACK 1 82MTR 6FT AND 2 5MTR 8FT LENGTHS MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION TRACK 5 0MTR 16FT LENGTH MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION TRACK 45 DEGREE CURVE MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION TRACK 90 DEGREE CURVE MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION TRACKPLUS TRACK 5 0MTR 16FT AND 6 0MTR 19 5FT LENGTHS MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION Accessories not to scale For illustrative purposes only NOTICE Accessory size style shape length con gurations options colors and speci cations may change without prior written notice Contact your local authorized Medcare Dealer for details CAUTION Only slings authorized by Medcare are to be used with this lift Contact your local authorized Medcare dealer for details Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www MedcareLifts com 13 Charging the Lift Th e charger for the lift is mounted at the end of the track usually away from wet areas such as a bath or pools Th e charger would have been installed at the same time as the track and lift were installed Th e batteries should be charged on a regular basis It is recommende
32. y Level the factory setting for the Default Display Mode or Number of Lift s To change from one operating mode to another please call your local service technician In Battery Level Mode the lift will Display the word Battery with the percentage charged in 10 increments in the top row of the display e g Battery Level 60 Display a Bar Graph of the battery level in the second row of the display by displaying the appropriate number of fully blackened rectangles as in the following diagram B a t e r y 0 5 t Note As the lift is initially switched on the level of battery charge displayed may be incorrect However as soon as the lift is actually operated the charge level will up date to the correct level In Number of Lifts Mode the lift will Display the word Lift s with the number of lift s completed in the top row of the display e g Lift s 500 and a bar graph to indicate the battery level as in Battery Level Mode L i f s t x x x x x In any Default display mode if the battery levels fall below 25 the lift will go into Low Battery Mode Th e lift will then Make an audible beeping sound every ten 10 seconds Flash Low Battery in the fi rst line Th e bars indicating charge level will fl ash on and off In any Default display mode if the unit is in the charger the lift will go into Charging Display Mode
33. y with warnings in this manual may result in injury to either the operator or the patient being lift ed transferred Damage to the lift and or related components may also occur Be sure that the contents of this manual are completely understood prior to using this piece of equipment Store this manual with the documents included with the lift system and sling s Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior written notice Introduction NOTE This manual refers to the person being lifted as the patient and the person operating the ceiling lift as you or the caregiver Th e Medcare 450 625 lift is an aid used by facilities to lift position and transfer patients Th e Medcare 450 625 lift is part of what is termed ceiling lift technology which takes advantage of lift ing from above and not from below or the side Additionally the ceiling lift does not take up valuable fl oor space as most traditional methods do Finally the ceiling lift makes it possible to move mobility impaired patients with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver while providing complete safety dignity and comfort for the patient Th e Medcare 450 625 lift is one of three major components that make up this technology Th e other two components are the track and sling Th e Medcare 450 625 lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceiling structure of the facility with the use of ceiling brackets Th e track itse
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