Medcare`s P440/600 Owner`s Manual
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1. Medcare s P440 600 Owner s Manual Contents Introduction 0c cece eee eee 2 Overview 2 0 0 0c cc ccc ee sees as ocean 2 Components of Lift System 00 3 Component List 0 00 0 cee x Specifications 0 eee 4 Cautions 2y 0 Bed ow 5 Operation Turning the Lift ON OFF b Raising Lowering the Lift 00 Moving the Lift Along the Track Mounting the Lift to the Track 8 Basics of Transferring a Potient 9 Charging the Lift 00 8 11 Emergency Lowering 00e0 ee 12 Emergency Stopping and Shut off 12 Attaching the Airline to the Lift 13 Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization 14 Turning the Hooks Upwards 14 Troubleshooting 0 000008 15 General Inspection and Maintenance 16 Lift Accessories 2 0 0 0 0 c cece eee eee 17 Warranty a 17 Service Record History 18 MER APE aa pou PRO Introduction Before using this equipment and to ensure the safe operation of your P440 600 lift carefully read this entire manual especially the section on Cautions The P440 600 lift is designed to be used in conjunction with Medcare lift track accessories and slings Please refer to any user guides supplied2. Service Record History Initial Information e Ensure that the service record is signed and dated each Complete the following section on purchase and service time it is used information as soon as this equipment is installed e Be sure to have this piece of equipment serviced on a regular basis as described in the General Inspection and e Use the service record history to record to any completed Maintenance Section service and repairs PURCHASE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION Product Name P440 600 Ceiling Lift Model Contact the following company for service Serial Date of Purchase lt Date Installed Company local authorized Medcare dealer Address City State Postal Code Phone Comments Purchased From local authorized Medcare dealer Address City State Postal Code Phone Comments Service Record Complete this section after each service repair inspections and or maintenance Photocopy additional forms as required Service Type Periodic Inspection Monthly Inspection 6 Month Inspection Yearly Inspection Repair O Other Completed By Printed Name Signature Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type Periodic Inspection Monthly Inspection 6 Month Inspection Yearly Inspection Repair O Other Completed By Printed Name Signature Company Remarks amp Action Taken l 8 2010 Medcare
3. 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 The Ceiling Lift and associated lift track and sling s are intended only for lifting 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 Specifications section of this manual and or the labels on the side of the lift e The installation of the lift track accessories and sling are certified to a maximum load Do not exceed the maximum rated load of any of the components e There is a risk of explosion if the lift is used in the presence of flammable anaesthetics e 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 Part Numbers P440 2413 mm 95
4. 2005 mm 79 Lifting Range P440 600 Ceiling Lift Part Numbers 303070 P440 lift including charger and pneumatic hand control 303090 P600 lift including charger and pneumatic hand control Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www medcarelifts com 5 Operation Turning the lift ON OFF To operate the lift it must first be turned ON This can be done in several ways The first method is to press the blue UP or DOWN buttons located in the middle front side of the lift When this is done the ON OFF indicator light located on the front left side of the lift will turn GREEN indicating that the lift is ON Refer to figures 4B and 4C AN 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 caregiver the patient being lifted and or damage to the lift An alternative method is to press either the Grey UP or DOWN buttons on the hand control Refer to figure 4A When this is done the ON OFF indicator light located on the front left side of the lift will turn GREEN beeping audible alarm will sound indicating the batteries are fully discharged and require charging W
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6. Shut off The lift normally shuts off if the lift has not been in use for 2 minutes Should a situation present itself such that the lift will not respond to the hand control buttons or on any of the normal operational control buttons on the front of the lift then the RED Emergency stop switch should be switched to the OFF position This will shut off power going to the motor of the lift and will immediately stop all movement Should the emergency stop function be used in an emergency then before the lift can be used again it must be inspected by an authorized dealer Once the lift has been inspected and or repaired then the Emergency Stop Button can be set to the ON position Normal use of the lift may then proceed Note The lift will only charge if the Emergency stop switch is in the ON position Refer to the section titled Charging the lift for charging instructions Figure 14C RED Emergency stop switch located on the front left side of the lift Figure 14D Close up of switch ON Normal litt Operation OFF Emergency Stop 12 2010 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 front left side of the lift it must be re connected in order for the lift to work properly The rubber airline may become disconnected for the following reasons 1 The lift is pulled a
7. continued operation Check to be sure that the lift is always directly above the patient being lifted especially with motorized traversing lifts 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 Refer to the Owners Manual for the specific 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 Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www medcarelifts com 15 General Inspection and Maintenance A Each Use To be completed by User Prior to each use the P440 600 lift and associated track accessories and sling s must be visually inspected Refer to the accessory and sling user guides for specific 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 O O O O O 0 O09 0 O OC The lift lifting tape shows NO signs of fraying or breaking along its entire length The stitching on the lift lifting tape where it connects to the carry bar shows NO signs of fraying or breaking The sling s that will be used shows NO sig
8. e Pneumatic Hand Control Charging Instructions The hand control airline e Lift Charger tube must also be connected to the lift If it is not e Owner s Manual connected refer to the section titled Attaching e Warranty Card airline to the lift 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 Specifications of P440 600 Lift Motor 24 VDC Charger Input 100 240 VAC 0 35 Amps Shipping Storage onditions Temperature 40 to 70 C Chagger Output 23 ANRC 0 5 Ampe Relative Humidity 10 to 100 RH Batteries 24 VDC 2 x 12 VDC 2 3 AH Atmospheric Pressure 500 to 1060 hPa Lift Case Flame Retardant ABS Hand Control Pneumatic Piston Displacement Lifting Range Up to 74 8 1 9m Lift Weight P440 10 5 lbs P600 13 lbs Maximum Load P440 440 lbs P600 600 lbs Internal Fuses 15 Amp Duty Cycle 1 min ON 9 min OFF Rated Performance 5 10 lifts at 440 lbs 10 duty cycle each lift being 24 inches at the middle of the lifting range from 54 strap out to 30 strap out per full battery Glossary of Symbols used in the P 440 Symbol wey IEC 60417 CLASS II equip he i 60417 TYPE B APPLIED 5172 ment 5840 PART ISO 7000 Caution risk of 60417 ON OF
9. make sure that the straps of the sling are securely placed on the hooks of the carry bar Step 5 The individual may now be raised with the use of the UP button on the hand control or front panel button While lifting is in progress the height required in order for the transfer to be completed should be closely observed Ensure that the individual being lifted will not be injured by any obstructions during the initial lifting Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www medcarelifts com 9 MET A an PRODU Basics of Le a Patient c Step 6 Once at the correct height the patient can be moved along the track to the desired location Caution Always be cautious when moving a patient along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the lift or patient in the sling Step 7 Once at the desired location the individual 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 individual is properly positioned and safely supported prior to removing the straps of the sling Caution Always be cautious when lowering raising an individual who is in the sling of the lift Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the individual Step 8 Lower the lift sufficiently to allow the straps of the sling to be easily removed taking care not to let it come in contact wi
10. up system photos 8B 9B 10B and 11A A CAUTION Always check to ensure that the lift hook is attached properly to the eyelet of the trolley or the reacher or the lanyard The safety latch of the lift hook must Option 1 Direct connection to trolley Option 2 Connection with reacher Evelet of trolley th Figure 9A Photo showing Figure 9B Photo showing P 440 litt carabioner close up of P 440 lift connected to a reacher first carabioner connected to a and then to the eyelet of the reacher first and then to the trolley eyelet of the trolley Figure 8A Photo showing Figure 8B Photo showing connection of lift hook directly closeup of lift hook connected to the eyelet of the trolley directly to eyelet of trolley Option 3 Connection with lanyard Option 4 Connection with lanyard and reacher arm carabiner Lanyard Lift Hook Figure 10A Photo of lift Lift Hook hook connected to a P 440 lanyard first and then to the Figure 10B Photo showing eyelet of the trolley close up of lift hook lanyard and eyelet of trolley Figure 1 1A Photo showing lift hook connected to a reacher amp lanyard and finally to the eyelet of the trolley 8 2010 Medcare Products Inc Basics of Transferring a Patient A CAUTION The following steps are intended to generally describe the procedure involved in the lifting and transferring of a patient from one location to another using the lift track and sl
11. with the Plastic Hook already assembled Figure 11E demonstrates the use of the hook with your lift Figure 1 1E Suggested use 10 2010 Medcare Products Inc Charging the Lift A CAUTION The charger must be located outside the patient vicinity at all times The patient vicinity is the space with surfaces likely contacted by the patient or an attendant who can touch the patient This space is 6 feet 1 83m beyond the perimeter of the bed examination table etc extending vertically 7 1 2 feet 2 29m above the floor The batteries of the lift should be charged on a regular basis It is recommended that the lift be left on charge when not in operation and at the end of each day This will maximize the life cycle of the batteries The lift may remain connected to the charger indefinitely since the charger has a built in regulator eliminating the danger of overcharging Step 1 Familiarize yourself with the basic components of the charging system Refer to figures 12A and 12B Step 2 Place the lift and charger on a safe surface such as a table or counter top The surface must be clean and dry and away from the reach of a child Step 3 Turn the lift OFF as described in the section titled Turning the lift ON OFF Step 4 Plug the charger AC wall plug into a nearby wall outlet The indicator light on the charger will turn GREEN AN CAUTION Do not use an electrical extension to extend the reac
12. with the aid of a caregiver The functions of lifting up or down are accomplished by pressing the buttons of a pneumatically air operated hand control The hand control is attached to the lift by way of a rubber airline tubing The P440 600 lift is powered by batteries and it is supplied with an easy to use battery charger Please refer to figure 1A to see a sample floor plan of an installed lift system and figure 1B to see a photo of the P440 Refer to figures 2A 2B 3A and 3B to familiarize yourself with the components of the P440 600 lift and charger 2010 Medcare Products Inc Components of Lift System Figure 1A Sample floor plan showing basic components of a portable ceiling lift system Figure 1B P440 Lift mounted onto track CAR ABNER HODR n CARRY nan urtare E canny iAH ON s HANDLE AIRLINE TLE DE CHAROS ur BUTTON PEA EMERGENCY CONN TO SWITCH LAWTE UT Toes Figure 2A Front view of P440 litt Charger tx mapa plig INDICATOR LIGHT CHARGER AC WALL PLUG CHARGER DC OUTPUT PLUG Figure 3A Charger for P440 lift Figure 3B Charger for P440 litt Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www medcarelifts com 3 MERD APE ae pou PRO Component List The following components are included with your new P440 600 lift system IMPORTANT Before initial use the lift unit must e P440 600 lift be charged for 5 hours Refer to section titled
13. 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 comply with warnings in this manual may result in injury to either the operator or the patient being lifted 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 Overview The P440 600 lift is an aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift position and transfer patients or a disabled family member The P440 600 lift is part of what is termed ceiling lift technology which takes advantage of lifting from above and not from below or the side Additionally the ceiling lift does not take up valuable floor 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 The P440 600 lift is one of four major components that make up this technology The other three components are the track trolley and sling The P440 600 lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceiling structure of the facility with the use of ceiling brackets The track itself is made of spec
14. F push 0434 danger or At 5010 push tention consult ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS X IEC 60417 CLASs II equip o 5172 ment 4 2010 Medcare Products Inc Cautions The Ceiling Lift must be installed prior to use Contact your local authorized dealer to ensure that it is properly installed The Ceiling Lift must be installed only by persons authorized by Medcare Under no circumstance should the 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 caregiver and or the patient lifted transferred The Ceiling Lift and associated track and sling s are not toys Do not use it for unsafe practices Do not allow children to play with the lift or any of its components The manufacturer s warranty is void if persons unauthorized by Medcare perform work on the Ceiling Lift system There are no user serviceable parts inside the cover Do not remove cover screws or open the lift unit as this will VOID THE WARRANTY 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
15. Ot a MANUAL OR MOTORISED PANE PAE A E R AR Accessories not to scale For illustrative purposes only NOTICE Accessory size style shape length configurations options colors and specifications may change without prior written notice Contact your local authorized Medcare Dealer for details Warranty This Warranty does not affect or in any way limit your Statutory Rights 1 Subject to the exclusions set out in Clause 2 the conditions set out in Clause 3 and the limitations set out in Clause 4 Medcare as sole licensed representative of Corven Healthcare Inc 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 This 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 after original purchase 3 This 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 works on the equipment 4 The liability of Medcare under 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
16. bing 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 The indicator light on the front right side of the lift should be GREEN Press the ON OFF button or UP DOWN arrow buttons on the hand control This should activate the lift and the indicator light turn GREEN If the lift still does not function then the batteries may be 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 and lower it There is a built in slack tape detector in the lift This may be sensitive Take hold of the lift strap about 10 centimeters above the top of the lift and pull it upwards in order to tighten the lift strap and then press 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 The 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 it If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper
17. e sling of the lift does not come into contact with any objects such as desks counters walls etc A CAUTION Always be cautious when moving a patient along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the patient Figure 6A The lift is moved along the track manually by pushing it with the hand The trolley located inside the track will glide the lift along in the sling or damage to the lift The lift moves along the track by means of a trolley assembly that is mounted inside the track Each track location will have one of these trolleys installed The eyelet of the trolley hangs down below the track and provides the way of connecting the lift to the track The A wheels of the trolley are designed to move the lift along Figure 7A Photo showing the lift trolley that is installed along the track with very little effort the inside of the track The eyelet of the trolley connects to the hook of the lift in one of several ways Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www medcarelifts com 7 Ope ra tion cont Mounting the Lift to the Track The first step in being able to use the P440 600 lift is to mount it onto the trolley of the lift track There are several ways of making this connection Refer to figures 8A through to 11B to determine the type of ceiling connection that has been installed with the purchased always be in a locked position as shown in the close
18. h of the AC wall plug Step 5 Take hold of the charger DC output plug and visually observe that it has three 3 prongs inside of its metal case These are designed to fit into the three 3 holes that are located on the black lift DC connection Refer to figure 12C Step 6 Take the charger DC output plug and connect it to the black lift DC connection being careful to ensure that the metal prongs from the charger plug fit into the holes of the black lift connector When this is completed correctly then the indicator light on the charger will turn ORANGE Refer to figures I2D E A CAUTION Do not operate the lift while it is connected to the charger After a minimum of 1 hour the charger can be disconnected from the lift and the lift put into use However overnight charging is recommended A CAUTION Do not allow the batteries to become discharged below the low battery alarm as this will decrease overall battery life and performance 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 12A P 440 lit and charger set on a secure table top or counter for charging Charger AC wall cord Charger TH inap phig imie lighe DE Charger Outpt plug Figure 12C Close up of DC charger plug and lift DC charger connection Note the 3 metal prongs on the e
19. hen the battery is discharged the UP function will be disabled The DOWN and EMERGENCY DOWN function will continue to operate See figure 4D indicating that the lift is ON Figure 4A Methods to When the lift is connected to the charger and turned ON Refer to figure 4B turn the P440 600 ON the indicator light on the lift will FLASH ORANGE Once the lift is turned OFF the indicator light will change to a To conserve battery power the lift will automatically shut solid ORANGE This indicates that the lift is on charge off after approximately 2 minutes of non use However itis After one hour the lift may be used however overnight recommended that the lift be turned off when not in use charging is recommended During charging the UP DOWN functions will be disabled The EMERGENCY DOWN The light will turn ORANGE on the lift control panel and function will continue to operate a slow beeping audible alarm will sound if the batteries are low and require charging 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 Low battery indicator Low ORANGE and slow beeps Very Low RED and fast beeps Figure 4B The indicator light of the lift is Figure 4C When the lift has been turned Figure 4D If the indicator light is normally off when not in use ON the indicator
20. ially designed aluminum and comes in many different shapes lengths and configurations and is custom tailored and installed to meet your specific requirements The 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 The fourth component the trolley is mounted inside the track lift system and sling s Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior written notice A CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL NOTE This manual refers to the person being lifted as the patient and the person operating the ceiling lift as you or the caregiver and has wheels that allow the lift to move along the track The lift attaches to the trolley by means of the eyelet of the trolley The track trolley and sling are supplied with the lift at the initial time of purchase The P440 600 lift is a portable ceiling lift It is designed to be easily moved from one track location to another Track are typically installed in the bedroom bathroom and or the living room The P440 600 lift has the ability to lift an individual up from one location such as bed move the individual along the track to another location and finally lower the individual into a chair or bathtub It is moved along the track manually
21. ing Track configurations 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 questions or concerns Step 1 Carry the P 440 Lift to the desired transfer location Set it on a secure object such as a table or chair Let sufficient strap out of the lift so that the lift hook can be easily attached to the eyelet of the trolley without having to lift the lift Attach the lift hook to the eyelet of the trolley as noted in the previous section titled Mounting the lift to the track Lower the lift to a comfortable level so that it can easily be moved Move it close to the individual that is to be transferred Use the procedures for up and down and moving along the track as described in the previous sections titled Raising Lowering the lift and Moving the lift along the track Caution Always be cautious when raising or lowering the lift or moving the lift along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the lift 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 outfit a patient with a sling Caution Always make sure that the sling is c
22. light will turn green ORANGE or RED in color then the batteries of the lift are low and should be charged 6 2010 Medcare Products Inc Ope rd tion cont Raising Lowering the Lift By pressing the DOWN arrow button or the UP arrow button the lift can be lowered or raised to the correct height for attaching the sling or positioning a patient Refer to figure 5A and 5B Figure 5A Hand Alternatively located in the middle front side of the lift unit control is a panel that has UP and DOWN buttons By pressing the DOWN arrow button or the UP arrow button the lift can be lowered or raised to the correct height for attaching the Fi 5B Lift will sling or positioning an individual Refer to figure 5C _ an da a a a when the UP DOWN It is recommended that the caregiver steady the lift with one mu Raa buttons are pressed hand when it is close to the patient in the sling so that it pune wol will not acidentally sway and bump the individual or close A pown g objects Figure 5C Panel on lift showing raising lowering buttons Moving the Lift Along the Track The lift can be easily moved along the track by simply pushing it by hand For ease of use it is recommended that the lift be first lowered to a comfortable height at which it can easily be pushed along the length of the track by hand Care must be taken when moving the lift along the track Ensure that the lift or the individual in th
23. long the track by the airline 2 The tubing accidentally gets wrapped around an object while a lift or transfer is being performed 3 Itis accidentally pulled out by the caregiver or the individual being lifted The airline is connected to a gray rubber grommet located on the front left side of the lift Refer to figure 15A Small metal ribbed pins located at the end of the airline hold the airline to this rubber grommet in a specific manner Therefore it is important to make sure that the airline is connected properly Both the gray airline and the rubber grommet have a ridge on one of their sides Align the ridges for proper connection Refer to figure 15B When this is done then the metal ribbed pins attached to the end of the airline can be re insert into the corresponding holes in the rubber grommet located on the front left side of the lift Be sure to insert the pins into the gray rubber grommet sufficiently so that it is secure Refer to figure 15C Perform a brief test of the lift to ensure proper connectivity Turn the lift ON and OFF Raise and lower the lift If the lift does not work properly check to ensure that the ridges on the gray rubber grommet on the underside 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 ridges and then re insert it into the rubber grommet Perform the test as noted in the preceding paragraph If there are s
24. lti user environments such as in institutions the lift should be checked every 6 months A CAUTION This section to be only completed by a qualified service technician as authorized by Medcare OQ Complete the visual inspection as noted in the Monthly section above Q Lift checked and passed Any required repairs completed 16 2010 Medcare Products Inc Lift Accessories The following is a list of available accessories for the P440 600 lift Items such as the track turntables and brackets are installed at the time of purchase Add on pieces are available after the initial purchase however your local authorized dealer must be consulted as to suitability purchase and installation Slings are the most common after purchase accessory A variety of styles sizes and colors are available Custom slings can also be manufactured to meet special needs Consult your local authorized dealer for details pricing and a complete list of current sling models TRACKPLUS TRACK 1 sour GFT AND 5 0MTR ier ut LENGTH 5 OTa E 6FT AND 2 5MTR Ca NGTHS MAY B AT TIME 6 0MTR 19 5FT LENGTHS MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION OF INSTALLATION E E Foa E ab SS TRACK TRACK TRANSGATE SYSTEM 3 TRACK 6 CONNECTOR 45 DEGREE CURVE 90 DEGREE CURVE BRACKET BRACKET MAY BE CUT AT TIME MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION OF INSTALLATION TRACK END STOP SYSTEM TROLLEY SET i awa WABBE
25. nd of the charger cord and 3 holes on the black DC connection h f 4 Figure 12B Charger for P 440 lift yr Figure 12D Connect the charger to the lift Be sure to line up the 3 metal prongs on the end of the charger with the 3 holes in the black lift DC connection Figure 12E Charger is connected to the lift The indicator light on the charger will be ORANGE indicating that the lift is charging Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www medcarelifts com Emergency Lowering The DOWN blue button located on the front right side of the lift can be used to lower an individual should the hand control buttons fail Refer to figure 14B Should both DOWN arrow buttons on the hand control and the DOWN button of the lift fail the person may be lowered by pressing the RED emergency lowering button located on middle front side of the lift There will be a delay of approximately 2 seconds before the lift starts to lower An audible alarm will also sound during the emergency lowering Refer to figure 14B IMPORTANT The Emergency Lowering system does not provide a raising function The failure of any of the lowering device should be reported to your authorized dealer immediately fy inf Figure 14A lift showing DOWN button located on front right side of lift s Figure 14B RED emergency lowering button located on middle of the front of the litt Emergency Stopping and
26. ng or storing the lift Figure 16A P 440 with hooks in normal positioin Figure 16B P 440 with hooks turned upwards l 4 2010 Medcare Products Inc Troubleshooting Should problems arise with the use of the 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 The airline tubing that connects the hand control to the lift has become disengaged The hand control buttons do not operate according to their designations e g the UP button initiates a traverse movement The lift does not operate up or down even when the airline has been properly connected The GREEN light on the left front of the lift is ON and the lift does not operate in the DOWN direction The red indicator light on the left front side of the lift turns RED and or a loud alarm sound is heard when a patient is raised One side of the lift tape strap is starting to fray after continued use The lift does not pass through a track component such as a turntable or gate Recommended Solution 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 The airline tu
27. ns of unusual wear and tear The straps of the sling that connect to the carry bar of the lift show NO signs of fraying or breaking Refer to specific sling instructions The airline tube that connects the hand control to the lift is not kinked twisted knotted cut or damaged All the functions on the hand control work correctly e g UP DOWN The brackets that hold the track in place on the ceiling are secure and do not move or appear loose The lift has no unusual sounds when it is moved UP DOWN or along the track Ensure that there are end stops installed at each end of the track There are not cuts dents or sharp edges on the carry bar hooks that may damage straps of the sling The carabiner hook shall be visually inspected before and after each lift for damages 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 Q 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 O The 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 lifted or in mu
28. orrectly fitted and adjusted on each side of the patient so that maximum comfort and safety are achieved prior to lifting Step 3 Once the patient has been outfitted with the sling move the lift so that it is positioned directly over the patient The lift may need to be raised or lowered or re positioned along the track in order to accomplish this Lower the lift so that the integral carry bar hooks are at a height that makes connecting the straps of the sling easy to accomplish Steady the lift with one hand so that it does not accidentally come in contact with the head or body of the individual to be lifted Cautions Always check to ensure that when the lift is lowered that it does come in contact with the patient being lifted Steady the lift with one hand while it is being lowered near a patient Always check to ensure that the lift is correctly positioned directly above the person to be lifted Over time the lift strap may fray if this is not followed Step 4 Following the instructions provided with the sling Attach the straps of the sling to the carry bar handles of the lift The straps on each side of the sling are generally attached to the corresponding side of the carry bar hooks Be sure to double check to ensure that the straps are properly attached to the carry bar hooks and that the individual being lifted is properly positioned in the sling prior to lifting Caution Prior to lifting a patient
29. th the patient in the sling Caution Prior to removing the sling straps from the carry bar hooks be sure to check that the individual is securely and safely supported in the final desired position Step 9 The straps of the sling can now be removed from the carry bar hooks The sling can then be removed from the individual and stored in a safe place until next use Step 10 The lift should now be raised sufficiently and moved away from the immediate area of the individual that was transferred The lift should be turned off Step 11 The lift can now be removed from track relocated to another track or stored in a safe place until next use It is recommended that the lift be charged when not in operation Refer to the section titled Charging the lift for details on charging Caution Always use extreme care when removing the lift from the track Lower the lift such that it is securely resting on a stable object such as a dresser cart or table prior to removal Use extreme care when re locating the lift Be sure it is securely held during transport Optional Hand Control Hook Your lift has come with an optional Hand Control Hook This 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 figure 11C and 11D for a Hand Control
30. till problems with the lift then contact your local authorized dealer for service Figure 15A Gray rubber grommet located on front right side of the lift Rubber airline is not connected Note ridge on grommet Metal pins get inserted into the holes of the grommet of the lift Figure 15B Gray rubber airline being inserted into rubber grommet of lift The ridges on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the airline within the shroud Picees connected together Figure 15C Gray rubber airline being inserted into rubber grommet of lift The ridges on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the airline Medcare Products Toll free 800 695 4479 www medcarelifts com 13 Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization The exterior of the lift should only be cleaned disinfected and sterilized using isopropyl alcohol Damp a cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe down entire exterior of lift including strap and hook No other chemicals and or liquids should be used to clean disinfect and sterilize this or water tight Failure to protect the lift from liquids lift may result in damage to the lift and or may cause ZN CAUTION Toke great care to ensure that no liquids get inside the lift This lift is not drip proof personal injury Turning the Hooks Upwards The P 440 has a feature that allows for the hooks to be turned upwards as shown This may be used for transporti
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