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1. CL CL ez gt os BM15101 Molift NOMAD English NOMAD Table of content 16 16 General 3 Monthly maintenance 16 Explanation of symbols 3 Periodic inspection 16 Before using the patient lifter 3 16 IXGSDODSIDHIU V S12 6 6 eee 17 Service light codes 17 Safety precautions 4 T 17 General 4 If defects or faults 4 Checklist for periodic inspection 18 Lift and transfer 4 About the product 5 Main 5 Safety 5 Technical 6 Assembly disassembly 7 PSS CINDY 7 Checklist after mounting 7 IMPORTANT Disassembly 7 The patient lifter is only meant to be used Ope2. Take care that the lifter do not get damaged by hitting the floor or walls Danger of person al injury if the lifting hooks are damaged e Attach the safety hook on the lifting belt on the attachment arm Trolley Attachment arm Lifting belt Lifter e Hook the attachment arm to the trolley The arm will swing up when the lifter is hanging in the hook e Alternatively the lifting belt can be hooked di rectly onto the trolley e Connect the hand control unit to the lifter molift Immolift NOMAD e Reset the emergency stop button Checklist after mounting e Check that the lifter has no visible damage or missing parts e Check that the batteries are sufficiently charged e Make sure that the lifter is properly attached to the trolley and attachment arm and that the safety hook is locked e Check that the lifter functions correctly by run ning it up and down If any damage or faults occur on the lifter or the rail system contact your local service rep resentative dealer or Etac Supply Gjevik im mediately The lifter shall not to be used Disassembly e Lower the lifter enough to hold it e Untighten the lifting belt and remove it from the trolley using the attachment arm or release the safety hook e The lifter can be moved The control electronic has a power saving fea ture which puts the system into stand by af ter a while of no activity Activate one button and the service
3. molift NOMAD Responsibility Please read these operating instructions carefully before putting the product into operation We as sume no liability for damage or malfunctions re sulting from failure to comply with the instruc tions Warranty claims must be made immediately on detecting the defect Remember to quote the serial number Consumable parts are not subject to the warranty All technical information data and instructions for operation contained in these operating in structions were up to date at time of print and are compiled on the basis of our experience and to the best of our knowledge We reserve the right to incorporate technical modifications within the scope of further development of the product de scribed in this manual No claims can be derived from the information illustrations or descriptions contained in these instructions We assume no li ability for any damage or malfunction caused by operating errors noncompliance with these oper ating instructions or inappropriate maintenance We expressly point out that only genuine Molift spare parts and accessories approved by us may be used For safety reasons the fitting and use of spare parts or accessories which have not been approved and unauthorized modification or con version of the product are not permitted Etac Supply Gj vik will accept no liability for damages resulting from such acts With the exclusion of product liability Etac Supply Gj v
4. or by using an attachment arm This makes it easy to move between the different rail systems A climb ing strap on the trolley makes it possible to climb from one rail system to another with a user sus pended Trolley Lifting handle Emergency lowering Emergency stop Lifting hooks molift molift NOMAD Safety devices Molift NOMAD is equipped with several safety de vices which are intended to prevent personal in jury or damage to equipment in the case of incor rect use e The lifter has an overload sensor which pre vents the lifter from lifting too much If the weight of the patient is too high the lifter will stop The lifting hooks are designed to prevent the lifting sling from falling off e Electrical system has a protection against over heating If the temperature on the circuit card is too high the lifter will stop and you will have to wait until the temperature goes down The lifter has a sensor which will stop the lifter if the lifting belt is not tight to avoid it curling up The electrical system registers the lifters operat ing time and gives a signal when service is re quired e The battery lamp will illuminate when the lifter needs charging and an audible signal will sound The lifter features emergency stop and emer gency lowering oafety hook Lifting belt Chassis Buttons for lifting and lowering Battery light and service light Hand Control
5. English Rev 09 2012 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY molift y Etac Etac AS Etac Supply Gj vik Hadelandsveien 2 2816 Gj vik NORWAY Telephone 47 4000 1004 hereby declare that Molift NOMAD patient lifter and that the accessoires used only together with this product are in conformity with The Council Directive concerning medical devices 93 42 EEC and according to this classified as medical equipment class 1 Expiration date 30 May 2017 Molift NOMAD is manufactured in conformity with the following national or international standards that also might implement a harmonised standard 1 010535 2006 Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons Requirements and test methods ISO 14971 2007 Medical equipment Risik analysis Notified body Danish Technological Institute Wood Technology NEMKO AS Gregersensvej 3 Gaustadalleen 30 DK 2630 Taastrup N 0314 OSLO Denmark Norway Tel 45 7220 2301 Tel 47 2296 0342 Title Site Manager Name Knut Martin Fresaker Company Etac AS Etac Supply Gj vik a 30 05 2012 a Date Signature molift Page 19 of 20 Find your distributor visit Molift com molift
6. been correctly assembled and has no loose parts Accessories have been checked See separate form for sling Battery charger 1s an accessory The lifter has been tested on the installation preferably under load and runs easily throughout the installation and the end stops are in order The lifter has been fully raised and lowered preferably under load and moves evenly stopping 1 the up and down positions by means of limit switches Compulsory in case of faults under one of the above points The lifter has been removed from service and clearly marked OUT OF ORDER Completed Compulsory where lifter has been checked and approved The lifter has passed the safety check and been affixed with the Molift safety check label duly dated and signed The ticked and signed checklist has been passed to the client Commons on faults and Litter a Omer ID n0 T any A Inspection carried out by Block capitals Molift certification no for inspector repairer I EUR PERI R OR RR Cav NU e e agn The equipment has been tested and 18 in full working order Yes No PIACE mn Dates D FA 112110 18 0120 BM15101 Molift NOMAD
7. lamp will give a green light to show that the lifter is ready for use If the lifter is to be stored for a longer period activate the emergency stop Page 7 of 20 molift NOMAD Operation Functions Emergency lowering Up Emergency Battery light stop 74 Contact hand control Hand control Operating the lifter Connect the hand control cable to the plug on the back side of the lifter The hand control has two buttons which gives the operator excellent control of the movement of the lifter up and down Two buttons with the same function are placed on the right front side of the lifter Emergency stop and emergency lowering All Molift lifters are equipped with emergency stop and lowering The emergency stop button will cut the power to the motor and is situated on the left front side of the chassis Turn the button clockwise to reset Charging and emergency lowering does not work if the emergency stop is activated It is possible to perform an emergency lowering in case of an electronic malfunction or uncontrolled stop There is an emergency lowering button on the left front side of the chassis with a yellow seal Move the lifter to a suitable location to lower the user e Puncture the seal and press the emergency lowering button The lifter will make a smoothly movement downwards Page 8 of 20 e If the lifter don t move charge the battery and try the emergency lowering button again Do not run
8. Page 5 of 20 molift NOMAD Technical data Weight total 6 8 kg Material Fibre armoured plastic and aluminium Motor 24 VDC Battery 26 4 V NiMH 2 2 Ah Type EMP 2200CS Or 26 6 V NiCd 1 9 Ah Type N 1900 CSR Battery charger Type 2215 10 20 cells Protection IP24 Page 6 of 20 Lifting capacity SWL Safe Working Load 255 kg 560 Ibs adjustable to lower loads Lifting height 2 meters Lifting Speed 23 mm sec w load 26 mm sec without load Number of lifts with fully charged battery approx 60 standard lifts 75 kg 50 cm Sound level max A weighted sound power level L 68 8 dB Operating forces Buttons on hand control 3 4 N Buttons on lifter 1 3 N Measurements 022 x 200 x 330 mm LxBxH Measurements in illustrations below are in milli metres 0 2000 mm 160 mm 395 BM15101 Molift NOMAD English Rev K 09 2012 Assembly disassembly To be able to operate the Molift NOMAD the oper ator must have good knowledge of the lift includ ing assembly and preparation before use Assembly The lifter shall only be mounted on a rail sys tem with a capacity on 255 kg or higher If the Molift NOMAD is mounted on a rail sys tem with a lower lifting capacity the lowest capacity also applies for the lifter Etac Supply Gjevik has the system liabili ty only when the rail system with trolley is mounted by authorized service representa tive dealer or Etac Supply Gj vik
9. ail system with lifting motor and suspension is mounted by authorized service representative dealer or Etac Supply Gjovik The Rail System with all parts is described in sepa rate manuals MRS handbook and Architect bind er Page 12 of 20 Trolley There are several types of trolleys for Molift No mad supplied to the rail system Trolleys MRS Trolley Molift Nomad SWL 255 kg Part number 1109400 This is a standard trolley for Molift Nomad in MRS with end bumpers and lifting eye with swivel func tion mounted Trolley Molift Nomad Climbing SWL 255 kg Part number 1109403 Trolley for Molift Nomad with end bumpers belt and lifting eyes prepared for climbing BM15101 Molift NOMAD English Rev K 09 2012 Trolley for Molift open rail Trolley Molift Nomad Part number 1210001 Trolley with swivel and a climbing belt that makes it possible to climb between two different rail sys tems When necessary it is possible to have a trolley with a suspended attachment hook ft DV Page 13 of 20 NOMAD Accessories Molift Easy Toilet Sling Molift Easy Paediatric Sling No headsupport With headsupport Art no 3032200 Art no 3033200 Art no 3005050 Art no 3006050 21 105052 0001284562053 08 Art no 3005000 Art no 3006000 An Easy Toilet Sling and Basic Bathing Sling for kids Art no 3032500 Art no 3033500 see the tabl
10. elt is untight climbing belt present on both rail systems Trolley Climbing belt Movethe lifting belt to the opposite trolley with the attachment arm e Move the lifter until it stops at the end of the e Run the lifter up until it hangs in the lifting belt rail and move the trolley on the opposite side The climbing belt can be released and the lifter as close as possible can be run up and down as normal Climbing belt Lifting belt Handle o0 e Raise the lifter until it is possible to attach the climbing belt on the opposite trolley to the lift ers handle molift Page 11 of 20 molift NOMAD Rail system The rail system is mounted rigidly and may consist of several parts like a traverse with transition cou pling and switches Etac Supply Gj vik has two different rail systems one with open rails and a new system with closed rails which can be integrated in the ceiling Molift Rail System MRS If any damage or faults occur on the rail system contact your local service representative dealer or Etac Supply Gj vik immediately Only one lifter is allowed to be mounted on each rail system at the same time Make sure thatthe rail system has the same max load as the lifter 255 kg If the Molift NOMAD is mounted on a rail sys tem with a lower lifting capacity the lowest capacity also applies for the lifter Etac Supply Gjevik has the system liability only when the r
11. es below size XXS and XS Molift Easy Toilet Sling Comfort headsupport Molift Easy Sling Molift Basic Sling Molift Basic Bathing Sling No headsupport With headsupport Molift Ambulating Vest Art no 3023050 Art no 3024050 No headsupport Waist diameter Art no 3023000 Art no 3024000 Art no 303610 60 75 cm Art no 3023100 Art no 3024100 Art no 3036200 75 100 cm Art no 3036300 100 150 cm Page 14 of 20 BM15101 Molift NOMAD English Rev K 09 2012 Sling size guide Easy and Basic Slings 1 cm cm cm wwe 17 25 46 65 Bie Choice of sling size depends on both user weight and shape size of user Please see the user manual following each sling for specific user instructions Sling bag Bag for slings Art no 3048000 Molift NOMAD Attachment arm 1200004 Extension Arm 900 Nomad 1200006 Extension Arm 1050 Nomad molift Page 15 of 20 NOMAD Maintenance Cleaning Detergents must pH neutral Do not use solvents or strong liquids this may damage surfaces on the lifter For disinfection when needed use isopropyl alcohol Avoid abrasive cleaning products Clean surfaces with a damp cloth using an appro priate detergent Regular cleaning is recommended and should be implemented in the suitable cleaning routines Monthly maintenance e Run the lifter through t
12. he complete installation and check that it is running smoothly e Verify that the hand control contact is firmly in place Clean contact and hand control with white spirit to remove grease and dirt e Check that the hand control cable has no dam age e Check that the lifting belt has no damage re move hair dirt and dust from opening and check that the belt moves out and in easily throughout the length of the belt e Run lifter up and down to verify that it moves normally without any abnormal noise e Check that the battery and service light gives no signal Contact local service representative dealer or Etac Supply Gjovik if the lifter does not work properly or if the service light illumi nates Periodic inspection Molift recommends periodic inspection of the lifter once a year according to checklist on page 18 Periodic inspection is to be performed by au thorized personnel The rail system has a separate checklist for annually inspection One checklist is to be filled in and signed for each lifter after inspection The owner of the lifter is re sponsible for keeping the list for information Page 16 of 20 Troubleshooting If you are not able to solve the fault or problems by yourself using this manual please contact your lo cal authorized service representative If you don t know whom to contact locally please contact your dealer or Etac Supply Gjovik to get help oymptom Possible cause action The lifter doe
13. ik is liable for faults or omissions on its part within the scope of the warranty obligations stat ed in the purchase contract Claims for damages are excluded irrespective of the legal reason from which such claims are derived Only documenta tion belonging to the actual equipment is valid Any failure to comply with the safety regulations and precautionary measures stated in these oper ating instructions renders the declaration of con formity supplied with the system in accordance with Council Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices invalid Page 3 of 20 NOMAD Safety precautions General Before putting a Molift NOMAD into operation the operator must ensure that the lifter and accesso ries are in good working order especially with re gards to safety All instruction and information in this manual re garding safety and general precautions must be read understood and followed carefully Any dis regard to these precautions may result in person nel injury or damage to the equipment The lifter must be taken out of service immediately or not returned to service if faults and or irregularities that may have influence on the safety are discov ered Safety devices and equipment must not be re moved disabled or in any other way altered A Molift NOMAD shall only be used when all safety devices and equipment is in place and fully opera tional The lifter is designed for indoor use only and sho
14. on of movement e there is no obstacles in the moving area of the lifter Stand to the side of the user when lifting Ensure that arms and legs are clear of the chair bed etc Try to maintain eye contact with the user this will help the user feel safe and comfortable Pay close attention to your actions Ensure that all four loops of the sling are securely fas tened to avoid the user slipping or falling Make sure that there are no damages on the lifter or lifting belt or accessories before lift ing Molift slings shall ONLY be used to lift persons NEVER use the sling to lift and or move ob jects of any kind Molift NOMAD should NOT be run constantly for more than 2 minutes during 18 minutes BM15101 Molift NOMAD English Rev K 09 2012 About the product Molift NOMAD is a portable ceiling lifter intend ed for lifting and transferring persons The lifter is made out of light materials and has a battery It can be used in institutions with various needs making it necessary to move the lifter between different rooms The lifter has intelligent electronics with soft start stop and a counter to register the number of lift Cycles Main parts The lifter consists of a chassis with motor lifting belt electronics and battery A rail system with a trolley is necessary for attachment of the lifter The lifter has four hooks for attaching the sling with the user The lifter can be attached to the trolley directly
15. power save function which will turn off the electrical system after ten minutes without activity All lights will turn off The system is activated when pushing one of the oper ating buttons If the lifter is run up and down constantly for a longer period the electronics may be overheat ed and then the lifter will stop The service diode will give a yellow flashing signal until the lifter has cooled down sufficiently to work again If the lifting belt is untight the lifter will stop to avoid the belt from rolling in incorrectly Run lifter up to tighten belt Page 9 of 20 NOMAD Lift and transfer The suspension shall always be positioned across the user as shown left in the illustration below When using slings intended for two point sus pension the suspension shall be used diag onally i e loops from the sling shall be fas tened on hooks diagonally opposite When transferring the user shall sit as low as pos sible facing the direction of movement Be careful during movement the suspended user may swing somewhat during turns stops and starts Be particularly careful when manoeuvring close to furniture to prevent the suspended user from colliding with these objects It is preferred to turn the user to face the moving direction Check that the lifting belt don t curl when rais ing The lifter is only to be used for transferring over short distances It is not a replacement for wheelchair
16. ration g qualified personnel mne WO E 8 The manual shall not be handed over or Operating the 8 made available to any unauthorised third Emergency stop and emergency lowering 8 party without a prior written consent from Battery 8 Etac Supply Gjavik Existing laws conventions 9 and agreements protects all documents No Electrical system 9 extract of this documentation be re Lift and transfer 10 produced used or transferred without pri Checklist before 10 or written consent from Etac Supply Gjo Using lifting slings 10 vik Violation of these regulations may lead euo ere st ae 11 to judicial repercussions and economic FRS VOOR re 12 responsibility Industrial rights are reserved 12 Accessories rares mue 14 Lifting Sling ses 14 Sling size 9 15 i Sling DAY 15 DV Clal Molift NOMAD Attachment arm 15 Page 2 of 20 Etac AS Etac Supply Gjovik Hadelandsveien 2 2816 Gjovik Norway Teleph 47 40001004 www molift com Fax 47 40001008 molift etac com BM15101 Molift NOMAD English Rev 09 2012 General advice This user manual contains important safety in st
17. ructions and information regarding the use of the lifter Carefully read the manual before using the lifter in order to be familiar in the function and use of the lifter Explanation of symbols AN This symbol is used to point out instructions and information related to work place safety where injury may occur if the information is disregarded or ignored Follow these instruc tions be careful and attentive at all times This symbol indicates important information regarding the use of the equipment If not taken into consideration it may lead to dam age or functional defects to the lifter or other equipment This symbol indicates important and useful information If taken into consideration it will help the operator of the lifter to work ef ficiently It may help simplify routines and to explain complicated facts Before using the patient lifter Before using a patient lifter the operator must be trained accordingly Practice lifting a colleague and be lifted by others It is important not only to know how to move another person using the lifter but also how it is to be lifted Try out and practice using all the relevant slings for the different types of lifter and movement you may encounter Before lifting a person you should explain the procedure When using the lifter it s also important to use the correct sling and accessories according to e type of disability Size weight type of movement molift
18. rvice lamp will illuminate 4 NE Battery light Service light The electronics measures the operating time of the lifter and after a specific time the yellow light will illuminate indicating that the lifter needs serv ice Take contact with your local Molift service rep resentative dealer The lifter can still be operated but after a while an audible alarm will sound to re mind the operator that the lifter needs service im mediately Service light codes Service light _ _ Perform service imme diately Flashing yellow Overheating Service is done according to procedures in the technical manual for the lifter Red sound Red Perform service Spare parts A full parts list is available upon request Contact your local dealer molift Labelling Explanation of the lifters labelling Controlled and approved Part number Serial number Type BF applied part C CE certified Refer to user manual Electrical Emergency lowering Max user weight 255 kg CSA certified Do not dispose in general waste Page 17 of 20 Checklist for periodic inspection of Molift Nomad Revision A 10 2007 COMPULSORY SAFETY CHECK annual Fault Corrected Visual inspection Whole lifter checked for damage cracks and deformation and found to be in good order Especially lifting hooks lifting belt with hooks screw piece and all cables __ Lifter has
19. s Battery discharged charge not work battery Emergency stop is activated pushed in turn clockwise to reset The cable contact of the hand control has disconnected re connect contact Hand control has failed use operating buttons on lifter switch hand control or contact local service representative for service Lifting belt is untight tighten lifting belt raise lifter Defective control electronics contact local service repre sentative for service Lifter is defective contact lo cal service representative for service Brakes defective contact lo cal service representative for service Emergency stop is activated Reset emergency stop Plug for charger is not con Lifter moves slowly or makes noise The lifter is not charging nected to power no light on charging light Connect to power outlet Hand control not placed cor rect in charger Check that the hand control is placed correct in the charger Connection between charg er and hand control or hand control and lifter is bad Check and clean the con tact points on the charger and hand control BM15101 Molift NOMAD English Rev K 09 2012 Service On the front right side of the lifter there is a service light which will give a signal when the lifter needs service When there is a green light the lifter can be used normally If there is no light push one of the up down buttons to activate the electronics and the se
20. s or similar Page 10 of 20 Checklist before use e Check that the lifter has no visible damage or missing parts e Check that the batteries are sufficiently charged no light on battery light on hand control or lifter e Check that the srvice light is green meaning service is needed Make sure that the lifter is properly attached to the trolley and attachment arm and that the safety hook is locked e Check that the lifter functions correctly by run ning it up and down If any damage or faults occur on the lifter or the rail system contact your local service rep resentative dealer or Etac Supply Gjevik im mediately The lifter shall not to be used Using lifting slings It is recommended to use Molift Easy slings Slings from other manufacturers may have other specifications leading to unexpected in stability and possible injury to personnel Torn cut frayed or broken slings can fail re sulting in serious injury to the user Use slings in good condition only Destroy and discard old unusable slings Please see the user manual following each sling for specific user instructions BM15101 NOMAD English Rev 09 2012 molift NOMAD Climbing e Lower the lifter until it hangs in the climbing With Molift NOMAD it is possible to climb between belt only two rail systems and then we can avoid cut outs above the doors There must be a trolley with a p The lifter will stop if the lifting b
21. the lifter when connected to the charger If none of the actions above works the user must be lowered manually Call for assistance If the Molift Nomad is operated by the user alone the Emergency Stop and Emergency lowering button is difficult to operate Make sure to have a mobile telephone or other com munication device available If the reason for failure causing an emergency lowering is unknown or if it is a result of failed component contact your local service repre sentative dealer or Supply Gj vik Battery care The batteries of the Molift NOMAD is a 26 4 V cell unit that is placed inside the chassis Molift NO MAD can be used with two kinds of batteries NiCd and NiMH The battery charger works with both types The lifter has a battery light on the hand control which illuminates when the battery voltage drops below a certain level If there is no hand control connected the battery light on the lifter will illu minate when battery level is low There will also be an audible alarm which indicates that the battery needs charging There is still enough capacity to lower the patient If the battery is discharged during a lift it is always enough power to lower the user down again BM15101 Molift NOMAD English Rev K 09 2012 Charging The charger can be placed on the wall or a table and connected to the power outlet The charging light on the charger gives a yellow light when the charger is ready for
22. uld not be exposed to sun for a longer pe riod The lifter is designed for use in room tempera ture 10 to 40 This should be taken into consideration when transporting the lifter and therefore keeping it in a temperate part ofthe vehicle Alternatively the lifter must rest in a temperate room until the equipment has achieved proper working temperature CS The lifter has an expected lifetime of 10 years or 30 000 lifts with max load SWL when all recommended service is performed CS If defects or faults occur The lifter must be switched off immediately if one of the following conditions occur e damage to electrical devices or cables or dam age to parts of electrical insulation e damage or failure on safety devices Page 4 of 20 If the lifting movement does not start when the corresponding button is pressed please consult the troubleshooting table in the maintenance chapter to locate the fault Injury to personnel or equipment may occur if Molift NOMAD is used in an incorrect manner and if e covers are removed by unauthorized personnel used incorrectly e insufficient maintenance load exceeds maximum limit The maximum load stated in this manual and on the lifter is the maximum load e unauthorized repair of electrical devices or ca bles Lift and transfer Several factors have to be considered during movement of the lifter e the user shall sit as low as possible facing the directi
23. use and there is no hand con trol unit placed in the charger a m Operating buttons Em up down Battery light a Charger Hand control Charging light Description of charging light Charging light Mode 02 Yellow Ready for use no bat tery connected Yellow Initialization Place the hand control in the charger make sure the cable is connected to the lifter After a few sec onds the charger light will change from yellow to orange indicating that the battery is charging If the charging light gives a constant green light this means the batteries are fully charged The lifter can not be used while charging the batteries If the emergency stop button is activated the batteries will not charge molift molift NOMAD The battery will not achieve full capacity be fore it has been fully charged and discharged a couple of times The lifter can be operated without hand control The lifter is then equipped with a special charger with a contact to be plugged in the hand control contact on the lifter when charging Both chargers have the same functions Electrical system On the front right side of the lifter there is a service light which will give a signal when the lifter needs service When there is a green light the lifter can be used normally If there is no light push one of the up down buttons to activate the electronics and the service lamp will illuminate The electrical system has a
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