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1. MEDLINE BATTERY OPERATED PATIENT LIFT MODELS MDS400SA amp MDS600SA OWNER S MANUAL All components Latex free Revised 4 5 07 Thank you for choosing a Medline Lift To better serve you please record the following information Supplier Name Telephone Serial Date of Purchase INSPECT YOUR MERCHANDISE Upon receipt of your Medline Lift verify that all merchandise is complete and free from any shipping damage Refuse delivery if the package appears to be badly damaged If the merchandise is received damaged or is missing components contact the shipping company immediately and file a claim For further assistance contact your local dealer or Medline Medline Industries Inc One Medline Place Mundelein IL 60060 4486 1 800 MEDLINE PACKAGE CHECKLIST Base Mast knocked down preassembled U shaped boom assembly _ Knee pad unit Carton with gray Control Box and mounting bracket _ Carton with actuator motor Carton containing the following Knee pad brackets and mounting kit L Charger _ Hand Control Plastic bag with fasteners and black plastic bolt cover caps J Owners Manual Storage Accessory Bag EXPLOSION CHART OF MEDLINE MDS400 600 SA D Base 2 Mast 3 Control Box im Pendant 3 5 Actuator amp Lifting Boom 7 Kneepad Assembly Footrest 9 Brake Each lift has warning labels applied DIAGRAM OF CONTROL BOX a Emergency Reset Sto2. service and repair of Medline Lift equipment should be performed only by Medline or by an authorized dealer Medline is not responsible for any consequence resulting from any unauthorized service or repair CAUTION Avoid damage to the MDS400SA or MDS600SA by keeping foreign objects from coming into contact with the lift mechanism or other lift moving parts ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE LIFT OPERATION The base legs are fully engaged from the stowed position The mast is fully locked and bolted securely into position eT he base legs open and close properly using foot pedals The red emergency stop reset button is in the up operating position e he hand remote has been tested and the lift up down functions work smoothly The nuts bolts and fasteners are secure ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The lift is heavy Therefore avoid injury and DO NOT attempt to remove the lift from the box without any assistance Exercise care when unpacking and assembly to avoid injury and pinching fingers between components Read the owners manual carefully prior to unpacking and ask for assistance if you are unsure of proper procedures A set of special wrenchs is supplied with each lift for assembly or standard adjustable wrenchs or socket sets may be used A Open the box and take the lift out The base and the mast are partially assembled when taken from the box Unscrew nuts and bolts at the top and the bottom of the mast See A where circles are d
3. bed LIFT SPECIFICATION CHART ITEM WEIGHT SPREADER SPREADER BASE BASE BASE OPEN NUMBER CAPACITY BAR BAR CLOSED CLOSED EXTERNAL MAXIMUM MINIMUM EXTERNAL INTERNAL WIDTH HEIGHT HEIGHT WIDTH WIDTH MDS600SA 600 Ibs ITEM BASE OPEN mm u m NET EL NUMBER INTERNAL HEIGHT HEIGHT LENGTH WEIGHT CASTERS WIDTH 10 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOMS COMPONENTS POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION SOLUTION CONCERNED The actuator is installed anda Actuator Actuator plug is not sealed prop Test control box Firmly plug the actuator plug into clicking sound is audible Actuator and PCB erly into control box on another control box Actuator is defective or Medline lift Replace actuator if control box is completed its life cycle good Control box is defective Replace PCB if control box is bad The actuator will either go up or Hand Control or Hand control or control box defec Test hand control Replace PCB if hand control is down but not both PCB tive on another good Medline lift Replace hand control if it is bad The actuator makes a grinding Actuator The internal gear is stripped likely Stop using the lift Repair or replace the actuator sound while lifting but works due to overloading fine without a load The actuator stops and starts Batteries Bad batteries Check battery in Replace batteries during lifting or lowering dicator Confirm if lights drop quickly to red light The lift will not operate even Contr
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5. ams 1 amp 2 7 Person must grasp handles and have feet securely on foot platform with knees against kneepad 8 Person must keep arms outside of all loops while looking up at a slight angle as in Diagram 6 9 Correct lift position and loop attachments as shown in Diagram 7 Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Diagram 4 Diagram 5 Diagram 6 Diagram 7 Transfer From Bed Fit sling as described in Fitting Medline Stand Assist Sling above Push lift towards patient Open the base of the lift Apply the brakes in both rear casters Position patient s feet on the foot platform and knees against the knee pad Attach the sling straps to the hooks Have the patient s hands holding the handles For patients who cannot hold the handles have them hold their arms around the chest Press the UP button on the hand control e Before the patient s body is lifted from the bed stop and make sure the sling is secured and patient s knees are against the knee pad e he patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms If not adjust the sling and try another loop option to release pressure 9 Engage the lift UP button until the resident has been lifted and clear of the bed surface Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient attending a full standing position Release the brakes close the base and pull the lift away from the bed Lower the patient to the object intended Reverse the above procedures when lowerin
6. asters locked e The base of the lift should be closed before moving the lift eDo not roll casters over any object while the resident is in the sling eThe safe working load for the MDS400SA is 400 Ibs The safe working load for the MDS600SA is 600 Ibs Never attempt to lift anyone whose weight exceeds the safe working load of the lift being used Always insure the person being lifted has both feet firmly placed on the foot plate and knees up against the kneepad prior to lifting The Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA allows a resident to be lifted and transferred safely with minimum physical effort required by the caregiver Before attempting to lift anyone please practice operating the lift and read this manual completely Also prior to actual lifting explain the lifting procedure to the resident WARNING Do not attempt to transfer a resident without prior approval of the resident s nurse or doctor Also do not transfer without having studied the instructions and practiced operating the lift several times Together with the resident s doctor nurse or medical attendant select a Medline sling that is both practical and comfortable The sling selected should be one that serves the needs of the resident while providing the resident with optimal safety Never interfere with the lift unless instructed by the attendant who should be experienced in the use of the Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA Never operate the lift unless you have been properly trained
7. eCheck mast is secured and bolted tight to the base Make sure mast is straight with no bends or deflections Base amp Foot Pedals Make sure the base legs open freely Make sure the lift rolls easily on its casters and the casters are firmly attached to base If lift won t roll freely check caster surface for wear and replace if required Lubricate caster axles at each maintenance session Electronic System Make sure control box is seated in metal holder on back of mast securely eCheck that actuator is firmly attached to boom and mast with holding pins eCheck that actuator cord is firmly inserted into the third hole from the top of the control box Operate hand control or push battery indicator to check battery levels and charge if required eAttempt upward and downward lift to ensure actuator working properly eCheck the operation of the red reset emergency stop button eListen for any warning beeps during testing and perform troubleshooting as required Slings eCheck entire sling inventory for fraying tearing or excessive wear of any kind and replace any worn or damaged slings with new Medline slings DO NOT OPERATE LIFT UNLESS ALL MAINTENANCE POINTS PASS INSPECTION WARNING eALWAYS plan your lifting operations before commencing eALWAYS carry out the daily check list before using the lift eALWAYS familiarize yourself with the operating control and safety features of a lift before lifting a patient DO NOT use a sling un
8. g the patient to the bed Transfer from Wheelchair Fit sling as described in Fitting Medline Stand Assist Sling Push lift towards patient Open the base of the lift to go around the chair Apply the brakes in both rear casters Position patient s feet on the foot platform and knees against the knee pad Attach the sling straps to the hooks Have the patients hands holding the handles For patients who cannot hold the handles have them hold their arms around the chest Press the UP button on the hand control Before the patient s body is lifted from the chair stop and make sure the sling is secured and patient s knees are against the knee pad The patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms If not adjust the sling and try another loop option to release pressure Press the UP button until the patient s body has completely left the chair Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient attending a full standing position Release the brakes close the base and pull the lift away from the bed Lower the patient to the object intended To lift patient in a standing position continue to lift until the patient s knees are locked in a standing position At the standing position patient s knees may move away from the knee pad Release the brakes close the base and pull the lift away from the bed Lower the patient to the object intended Reverse the above procedures when lowering the patient to the
9. heck battery Replace the hand control if battery there is no clicking sound or tive or at the end of life cycle indicator indicator shows full charge light when hand control was pressed Two beeps per second audible Batteries Low battery charge level Charge the batteries from control box and lift runs slowly stops starts Three beeps per second Batteries Low battery charge level audible from control box with only red light illuminated and lift stops Six beeps per second audible Batteries Extremely low battery charge level Charge the batteries from control box with no lights immediately illuminated Replace the two internal batteries Charge the batteries immediately Replace the batteries Stop the lift immediately and lower patient Three beeps every other sec Batteries Battery life cycle ond audible from control box and lift won t operate Three long beeps and lift stops Working Load Lift is overloaded during lift 11 LIMITED WARRANTY The Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA you purchased is guaranteed by Medline to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The warranty period for this product is three years for the base and frame assembly and three years for the electronic components including the actuator Internal replacement batteries are warranted for twelve months This warranty shall be voided upon transfer of ownership of this product Medline agree
10. less it is recommended for use with the lift eALWAYS check if the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the correct size and capacity eNEVER use a sling which is frayed or damaged eALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided eALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift to be sure it is suitable for the weight of the patient ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the instructions in the user manual eNEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because it seems easier to operate the lift DO NOT lift a patent with the caster brakes on Always let the lift find the correct center of gravity DO NOT attempt to maneuver the lift by pushing on the mast boom or patient eALWAYS maneuver the lift with the handle provided ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers DO NOT push a loaded lift at speeds which exceed a slow walking pace 1 9 miles hour 2 6 foot second DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground Particularly if loaded DO NOT attempt to push pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction which the casters are unable to ride over NEVER force an operating safety control All controls are easy to use and do not require excessive force DO NOT park a loaded lift on ANY sloping surface DO NOT use electric lifts in a shower DO NOT charge an electric lift in a bathroom or shower room DO NOT lift a patient unless you are trai
11. ned and competent to do so YOUR lift is for patient lifting DO NOT use it or allow it to be used for any other purpose DO NOT bump the lift down steps loaded or unloaded DO NOT attempt to negotiate a loaded lift on a slope eALWAYS check that the hoist is not charging before moving as the electrical connection may be damaged CAUTION 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 eNEVER lift with the legs in the closed transport position The closed position is for storage and transport only CAUTION Never run the batteries completely flat If the audible warning sounds complete the lifting operation in hand and place the lift on charge CAUTION Never store the lift for long periods without regular charging throughout the storage period CAUTION Always make sure the main power to the charger is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the charger to or from the lift CAUTION Never leave the charger plugged into the lift with the main power off CAUTION Never disconnect the charger plug by pulling on the cable The lift has two braked casters which can be applied for parking When lifting the casters should be left free and unlocked so that the lift will then be able to move to the center of gravity of the lift DO NOT apply the brakes because if the brakes are applied the patient might swing to the center of g
12. o as in our judgment to affect its functionality and durability nor to any product subject to abuse misuse negligence or accident improper maintenance improper installation nor to any product used with other parts components and or accessories with quality and or specifications not compatible with this product This warranty does not cover products that have been impaired by occurrences considered Acts of God over which Medline has no control This warranty shall also be voided if any required periodic maintenance if applicable has not been properly performed on this product This warranty and the aforementioned remedies presented are exclusive and in lieu of all other express or implied warranties No other representatives or claims shall be binding or obligate Medline in any way Any warranty applicable to this product is limited to the aforementioned period indicated In no event shall Medline be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages loss of revenue or cost of replacement goods resulting from the use or malfunction of this product to the associated equipment on which and with which it is used This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may be entitled to other rights that vary from state to state 12 MEDLINE PATIENT LIFT MAINTENANCE RECORD ISERALNUMBER OOOO SERIAL NUMBER DATE SERVICE PERFORMED PARTS APPLIED REPLACED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY MEDLINE Medline Industries Inc One Medline
13. ol Box Charger still plugged in Unplug charger though battery indicator shows Poor connection between control Plug hand control firmly into con charge box and hand control or defective trol box or replace hand control hand control Plug actuator cord firmly into Poor connection between actuator control box and control box The lift will not operate and Control box and Control box may be in off posi Turn the red emergency stop battery indicator has no lights battery tion button until it pops up to the on illuminated Internal batteries may be loose position from their connections Check inside control box to ensure Batteries are in need of being batteries are connected charged Use the charger to charge the Batteries are dead and won t hold batteries making sure the red a new charge emergency stop is in on or up position Replace the two internal batteries During charging the battery Control Box The red emergency stop button is Turn the red emergency stop indicator is not illuminated and Charger in off or down position button until it pops up into the on won t charge The charger is defective or at end position of it s life cycle Inspect the charger for damage and replace if required The battery indicator indicates Batteries The internal batteries are at the need for frequent charging end of life cycle and or lift looses power The lift will not operate and Hand Control The hand control is loose defec C
14. on all procedures and safe handling methods WARNING Medline slings are specially designed for use on Medline Lift equipment For optimum performance use only Medline stand assist slings USE OF NON MEDLINE SLINGS IS UNSAFE AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RESIDENT OR CAREGIVER WARNING Do not put anything e g cushion pad etc between the resident and the sling This may cause the resident to slide out of the sling and cause injury WARNING Avoid personal injury by making sure children or pets are away from the Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA while it is in use WARNING Avoid personal injury by making sure all extremities such as fingers arms legs or feet are clear of the lift mechanism while it is in operation WARNING Avoid personal injury and possible damage to the MDS400SA or MDS600SA by making sure the maximum weight limit is not exceeded WARNING Replace any worn parts only with genuine Medline Lift parts Medline Lift parts are not interchangeable with parts from other patient lift brands Using other patient lift parts on Medline Lift products is unsafe and may result in serious injury to resident and caregiver Medline is not responsible for any consequence resulting from the use of non Medline Lift parts and components WARNING Avoid personal injury by making sure the electrical connector is disconnected before conducting any electrical inspection Contact your dealer if any electrical problem is detected WARNING
15. p Button b Battery Testing Button c Charger plug into top hole d Handset plug into second hole from top e Actuator plug into third hole from top SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Medline MDS400SA and MDS600SA reflects innovative state of the art design to increase user mobility TheMDS400SA and MDS600SA will provide years of service if it is properly maintained as any piece of electrical mechanical equipment requires Please pay careful attention to the following important information regarding the care maintenance and operation of the Medline MDS400SA and MDS600SA Battery Operated Patient Lift Carefully read the instructions before assembling the lifter or attempting to lift any user with the device PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING eResidents who cannot provide assistance themselves while being lifted due to being comatose spastic agitated or otherwise severely handicapped should not be lifted with this or any other stand assist lift As always a doctor or certified practitioner should determine the proper lifting device for all residents patients users e he Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA should be solely for transferring a resident to or from a wheelchair bed commode shower chair floor or 90 degree rotation The lift should not be used for patient transportations between rooms etc in lieu of a wheelchair or gurney eDuring lifting or lowering whenever possible always keep the base of the lift in the widest position with the c
16. p slot ePlug the charger to the power supply eAll LED indicator lights should be ON while charging eWhen only one green LED indicator light is illuminated the batteries require approximately 7 9 hours to be fully charged eA complete initial charge should take approximately 12 hours Subsequent recharges should take 4 hours or less Do not charge the batteries over 12 hours to avoid premature charger wear Charging longer than 12 hours will not affect battery life eUnplug the charger FIRST before using the lift eReplace the two internal batteries when frequent charging is required The Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA will not operate while the batteries are being charged IMPORTANT NOTES ON CHARGING Push lift to an appropriate location and charge the batteries with the charger provided Avoid unplugging the hand control and motor from the control box Frequent plugging and unplugging of the hand control and motor to and from the control box may damage the control box MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Always follow the maintenance and cleaning schedule closely and fully while including any specific state regulations should they apply Keep a log book of maintenance times and work performed or parts replaced PERFORM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING IMMEDIATELY AFTER ASSEMBLY AND MONTHLY THEREAFTER Boom eCheck that boom is firmly attached to mast Make sure the boom is straight with no bends or deflections eCheck all sling hooks for excessive wear Mast
17. ravity and this may prove disconcerting and uncomfortable to the resident 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Turn the lift ON by turning the red RESET button clockwise until it pops up Turn the lift OFF by pressing down the RESET button Preparation Before Lifting 1 Press the UP or DOWN button on the hand control once Check if the battery indicator lights are on To proceed with lifting make sure there is at least one green light Batteries are fully charged when three green lights are shown 2 After the battery indicator lights went out push the UP button and the DOWN button on the hand control and ensure that the lift is operating correctly 3 Position the the base of lift around or under the object 4 Widen the base and engage the caster brakes Fitting Medline Stand Assist Sling SAFETY NOTE The Medline Stand Assist sling is not suitable for patients who have involuntary postural control 1 Always check sling safe working load versus person to be lifted 2 Position sling behind the back with the two red pads under the arms and the single red lumbar pad against the small of the back 3 Make sure the adjustment strap is on the outside 4 Cross the chest belt over and secure using the buckle adjusting for comfort as required 9 Place loops A amp B through black strap C forming an H in front of person as in Diagram 5 6 Attach loops A amp B to the corresponding pig tail hooks a amp b on the lift boom as in Diagr
18. rawn With one hand on the mast and another on the lifting boom stand the mast up B oecure the mast to the base with the supplied bolts and nuts and hand tighten them See B where circle is drawn Attach the lifting boom to the top of the mast with the supplied nut and bolt placing the large nylon washers on each side of the lifting boom See C where circle is drawn Attach the actuator with the supplied pins and safety rings to the bracket on the mast and the bracket on the bottom of the lift boom as shown in C EE acr Use a wrench to fully tighten all nuts and bolts on the lifting boom the mast and the base Attach the kneepad assembly to the mast by feeding a bolt through each side hole and adding a washer to each bolt D Put a knob on each side of the mast and turn clockwise two times to allow the knob to hang loosely E olide the two L shaped arms into the mast allowing each bolt head to connect into the arm openings Hand tighten each knob until secure F oecure the battery control box in the square metal holder on the back of the mast and plug the actuator and pendant cables to the control box Plug in the charger to initially charge the control box Make sure the lift is sturdy and secure before use NOTE Prior to using the Medline MDS400SA or MDS6005A for the first time charge the batteries for 12 hours 5 MAINTENANCE amp INSPECTION CHECKING LIST The operator of the lift is to inspec
19. s to repair or replace this product at our discretion and at no charge within the warranty period provided the product is delivered to Medline or its Authorized Service Center in its original packaging or equivalent is fully insured with all shipping charges prepaid and that Medline consents the unit is defective The repaired or replacement unit shall be warranted for a period equal to the balance of the defective units warranty period A handling charge of 50 00 will be applied to any returned product proven to be NOT defective For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Medline Lift product You may also contact Medline at 1 800 MEDLINE should warranty service not be available from your dealer NOTE You must never return the product to your dealer or to Medline at any time without the verbal consent of either party To ensure the best service to our customers Medline requires the following information to be included with the returned unit 1 Model Name Number and Serial Number on the packaging 2 Proof of purchase i e copy of the original invoice from either Medline or its dealer 3 A Return Authorization number RA obtained by calling Medline prior to the return of the product The RA must be clearly indicated on the outside of the packaging 4 A detailed description of the problem and its symptoms on a note This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been repaired or altered in any way s
20. t the Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA before each use Check all bolts for tightness Make sure the base can be easily opened and that all lift parts are in place Make sure all casters turn freely and that the caster brakes can be engaged Make certain all necessary items i e slings wheel chairs etc are accessible and ready for use See the instructions below to check the battery capacity and appropriate re charge levels At least once a month the lift should be thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician to recognize any signs of wear and or looseness of bolts or parts Replace any worn parts immediately To lubricate place a drop of general purpose oil on the following points when the Medline MDS400SA or MDS600SA is serviced and every month thereafter Top of mast bolt connection eopreader bar hinge eCaster axles CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY Check batteries by pressing the Battery Indicator blue circle with battery sign on top of control box or by pressing up or down on the remote The status of the battery is indicated by colored LED lights and is listed in the following table AMBER GREEN GREEN GREEN STATUS ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF CHARGE IMMEDIATELY DO NOT USE THE LIFT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF BAD BATTERIES OR BAD CONNECTION CHARGING THE BATTERIES eMake sure the battery box red reset emergency stop button is ON i e the red button is up e nsert the charger into the charging socket on the battery box the to
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