753001 P-440 User Manual WGS 21DEC2010.pub
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1. 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 an indi vidual Refer to figure 5A and 5B It is recommended that the caregiver operator steady the lift with one hand when it is close to the individual in the sling so that it will not accidentally sway and bump the individual or close object Alternatively located in the middle front side of the lift unit 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 sling or positioning an indi vidual Refer to figure 5C It is recommended that the caregiver operator steady the lift with one hand when it is close to the individual in the sling so that it will not accidentally sway and bump the individual or close object Page 9 Moving the lift along the track Use the carry bar handle to push the lift along the track Figure 6A The lift is moved along the track manu ally by pushing it with the hand The trolley located inside the track will glide the lift along Trolley set Trolley eyelet Figure 7A Photo showing the lift trolley that is installed along the inside of the track The eyelet of the trolley connects to the hook of the lift in one of several ways P440 Lift User Guide The lift can be easily moved along the track by simply p2. 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 Models Table for P 440 Lifts 303070 P 440 lift including charger and pneumatic hand control 95 2413 mm 79 Shipping Storage Conditions Temperature Shipping Storage 40 to 70 C Relative Humidity Shipping Storgage 10 to 100 RH Atmospheric Pressure Shipping Storage 500 to 1060 hPa 2005 mm Lifting Range P440 Lift User Guide Page 5 Rev 17 JAN 2014 NOTES e Please use the following type of plug for P 440 lifts installed in the UK Z XIT AL oy ety p he a i l iE T F a J os ai ie Dal L n I moe N a VE i JLB A g i il BS 12465 UE Flug IEC 405200 e Please use the following type of plug for P 440 lifts installed in Australia CEG AS 3112 Australian Plug E8320 CT e The P 440 lift shall be connected to a center tapped single phase supply circuit when users in the United States connect the equipment to a 240 V supply system Glossary of Symbols used in the P 440 Symbol Symbol IEC 60417 CLASS II equip IEC 60417 TYPE B APPLIED 5172 ment 5840 PART ISO 7000 Caution risk of i IEC 60417 ON OFF push 0434 danger or At 5010 push tention consult ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS IEC 60417 BODY WEIGHT ISO 7010 Refer to instru
3. Charger DC output plug Indicator light Plug f DC Charger output plug Figure 12C Close up of DC charger plug and lift DC charger connection Note the 3 metal prongs on the end of the charger cord and 3 holes on the black DC connection 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 Caution The charger must be located outside the patient vicinity at all times The patient vi cinity is the space with surfaces likely contacted by the patient or an attendant who can touch the pa tient This space is 6 feet 1 83m beyond the pe rimeter of the bed examination table etc extend ing 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
4. Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken P440 Lift User Guide Complete this section after each service repair inspection and or maintenance Photocopy additional pages as required o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature Page 24 Rev 17 JAN 2014 P440 Lift User Guide If you have any questions about the manufacture or operation of this equipment please contact Vancare or your local authorized dealer We move body and mind Manufactured for
5. and transferring of an individual from one location to another using the lift track and sling Track con figurations will vary by installation The manual for the sling that was purchased with the lift should be reviewed in detail prior to attempt ing these steps Contact your local authorized dealer should 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 A 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 patient Step 2 Prepare the individual being transferred with the appropriate sling Refer to the instructions supplied with the sling that was purchased on how to properly outfit an individual with a sling Caution Always make sure that the slin
6. 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 along the track by the airline 2 The tubing accidentally gets wrapped around an ob ject 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 lo cated 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 rub ber grommet located on the front left side of the lift Be sure to insert the pins into the gray rubber grommet suf ficiently so that it is secure Refer to figure 15C Perform a brief test of the lift to ensure proper connec tivity 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 p
7. lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift posi tion and transfer clients or a disabled family member The P 440 lift is part of what is termed ceiling lift tech nology 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 individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver while providing complete safety dignity and comfort for the client or family member The P 440 lift is one of four major components that make up this technology The other three components are the track trolley and sling The P 440 lift runs on the lift track which is securely mounted to the ceiling struc ture of the institution or home with the use of ceiling brackets The track itself is made of specially designed alu minum 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 carry bar hooks by the sling straps and holds an individual while the lift positioning or trans fer takes place The fourth component the trolley is mounted inside the track and has wheels that allow the lift to move along the track The lift attaches to the trolley by means of the e
8. 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 ON 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 A Caution Do not use an electrical extension to extend the reach 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 con nect 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 12D E Caution Do not operate the lift while it is con nected 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 A Caution Use only the charger that was sup plied wit
9. that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Check to be sure that the lift is always directly above the individual being lifted Refer to the section titled Basics in transferring an individual 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 recom mended solution does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer im mediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 18 General Inspection and Maintenance A Each Use To be completed by User Prior to each use the P 440 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 the these items fail the inspection do not use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer for service Visually check for the following o The lift strap shows NO signs of fraying or breaking along its entire length o The stitching on the lift strap where it connects to the lift hook shows NO signs of fraying or breaking o The sling s that will be used show NO signs of unusual wear or damage The straps of the sling that connect to the carry bar hooks of the l
10. 0 303073 with extended hooks 637045 Figure 17B P 440 303073 with extended hooks in normal position 637045 turned upwards P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 17 Troubleshooting Should problems arise with the use of the P 440 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 authorized dealer for service immediately Recommended Solution The airline tubing that connects the hand control to the lift has become disengaged Refer to the section of this manual titled Attaching the airline tube to the lift If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation The hand control buttons do not op erate according to their designations e g the UP button initiates a down movement The lift does not operate up or down even when the airline has been prop erly connected The GREEN light on the left front side 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 an individual 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 P4
11. 40 Lift User Guide The airline tubing has not been connected correctly Refer to the section of this manual titled Attaching the airline and hand control to the lift If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation 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 centimetres 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 en sure 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 and lower it If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so
12. 40 should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis See the section titled General Inspection and Maintenance e Any accessories used with the P 440 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 dealer The P 440 and associated lift track and sling s are intended only for lifting and transferring of a person Vancare will not be responsible for any damage caused by the misuse neglect or purposeful destruction of the lift and or its associated components e Do not in any circumstance exceed the maximum load of this lift Refer to the Specifications section of this manual and or the labels on the side of the lift 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 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 Remove all curtain material and other obstacles out of the way before performing a transfer P440 Lift User Guide RENA TARE Page 7 Operation AX Caution Always before using the P 440 lift system the lift track and sling s must be visually checked for any unusual wear and tear Refer to the user manual with each pi
13. Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken P440 Lift User Guide Complete this section after each service repair inspection and or maintenance Photocopy additional pages as required o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature Page 23 Rev 17 JAN 2014 Service Record History Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service
14. LINE TUBE CONNECTION EMERGENCY DOWN BUTTON LOWERING BUTTON PrE DC output plug Indicator light INDICATOR LIGHT CHARGER AC WALL PLUG CHARGER DC OUTPUT PLUG wall plug Figure 3B Charger for P 440 lift Figure 3A Charger for P 440 lift P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 4 Component List The following components are included with your new P 440 lift system e P 440 lift e Pneumatic Hand Control e Lift Charger e QOwner s Manual e Warranty Card SLINGS If a sling has been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with the sling ACCESSORIES If additional accessories such as a turntable or gate system have been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with those items IMPORTANT Before initial use the lift unit must be charged for 5 hours Refer to section titled Charging Instructions The hand control airline tube must also be connected to the lift If it is not connected refer to the section titled Attaching the airline to the lift Specifications of P 440 lift Lift Motor 24 VDC Charger Input 100 240 VAC 0 5 Amps Charger Output 29 4 VDC 0 5 Amps Batteries 24 VDC 2 x 12 VDC 2 3 AH Lift Case Flame Retardant ABS Hand Control Pneumatic Piston Displacement Lifting Range Up to 1 96m Lift Weight 10 5 Ibs 4 8 kg Maximum Load 440 Ibs 199 5 kg Internal Fuses 15 Amp Duty Cycle 1 min ON 9 mins
15. T BRACKET BRACKET VARIOUS STYLES AND SIZES OF SLINGS REACHER CUSTOM SLINGS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES NOT TO SCALE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY NOTICE ACCESSORY SIZE STYLE SHAPE LENGTH CONFIGURATIONS OPTIONS COLOURS AN SPECIFICATIONS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORISED DEALER FOR DETAILS CAUTION ONLY SLINGS AUTHORIZED BY VANCARE ARE TO BE USED WITH THIS LIFT CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DETAILS P440 Lift User Guide Page 20 Rev 17 JAN 2014 Service Record History Initial Information Complete the following section on Purchase and Service Information as soon as this equipment is installed Use the service record history to record to any completed service and repairs Ensure that the service record is signed and dated each time it is used Be sure to have this piece of equipment serviced on a regular basis as described in the General Inspection and Maintenance Section PURCHASE INFORMATION Product Name P 440 lift Model Serial Date of Purchase Date Installed Purchased From Local Authorized Vancare dealer Address City Postal Code Telephone No Comments SERVICE INFORMATION Contact the following company for service Company Local Authorized Vancare dealer Address City Postal Code Telephone No Comments P440 Lift User Guide Page 21 Rev 17 JAN 2014 Service Record History Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Month
16. VANCARE P 440 We move body and mind Owner s Manual Use and Care Fault Finding Warranty Information 1515 IST STREET AURORA NE 68818 P 800 694 4525 F 402 694 3994 info vancare com www vancare com Table of Contents P 440 Lift Tiiigey Cod 4 PaeeeNele ee eeee ee ee ee eee eee eer eee eee eee eee ee eee eee 3 OVOCIVICW orce E 3 Components of lift system 0 0 0 cece cc eecce eee eeseeseeeseeeaes 4 GOMPONENE LSC saion onc dacere Rene T 5 oy o feted i Cer 4 0 SaRentn gh Renate natn nar ater one eee ee ee eee ern een ere 5 GAUTIONS eorne Er 7 Operation Turning the lift ON and Automatic OFF 0 000 0 0 8 Raising lowering the carry bar cccccccccccccc eee eeeeees 9 Moving the lift along the track 10 Mounting the lift to the track cc cecceeee eens 11 Basics in transferring an individuall cccccceceeeeees 12 Charging the Lift 0 ccc cecc cece eeseeeeeeee esse eeseeeseeeaeeeaees 14 Emergency LOWEMiIAG i iessiecoies sicseisccteveitxctavebessiaxeidselevenevoeivsterseiustever 15 Emergency Stopping and Shut Off 00 ee 15 Attaching the airline to the lift 0000 ec eee ee eeeee 16 Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization 068 17 Turning the Hooks Upwards cccccccccccecceeceeeeeee een eenaes 17 T
17. Vancare Inc 1515 1st Street Aurora NE 68818 Telephone 402 694 4525 Fax 402 694 3994 Toll Free 1 800 694 4525 Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 25 We move body and mind VANCARE Ceiling lift Skills Observation Assessment Staff Member Observed Date PROCEDURE DID THE EMPLOYEE ae DU OOOO WUOUUOUOUU Have the required number of staff members present Select the correct size sling Inspect the sling and lift for damage and proper operation If DAMAGED did the employee get another lift sling and notify charge nurse Correctly position the sling so that the bottom center of the sling is at the tailbone Perform environment assessment and move objects that would impede operation of lift Move the lift into position with the hanger bar in the H position in front of the resident Lower the lift using the Pendant Switch Connect the sling loops to the hanger bar hooks Use the same loops on each side Double check the sling attachment to the lift Lift the resident only as high as necessary Moving the lifter with a patient in the sling Lower the lift until the resident is sitting on the chair or lying on the bed Remove the sling loops from the hanger bar hooks and prevent the hanger bars from coming in contact with the patient Back the lift away from the resident and remove the sling Make certain the resident is safe and comfortable before leaving KNOWLEDGE CAN THE EMPLOYEE Db OW WOUODUUOUOU Ide
18. by a qualified service technician as authorized by m Complete the visual inspection as noted in the Monthly section above m Lift checked and passed Any required repairs completed P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 19 Lift Accessories The following is a list of available accessories for the P 440 lift Items such as the track turntables and brack ets are installed at the time of purchase Add on pieces are available to 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 Cus tom 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 TRACK TRACKPLUS TRACK 1 82MTR shy LENGTH 5 0MTR isk LENGTH 5 0MTR 16FT LENGTH 2 5MTR 8FT LENGTH MAY BE CUT AT TIME 6 0MTR 19FT LENGTH D MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION OF INSTALLATION a TRACK TRACK TRANSGATE SYSTEM MULTI PORT TURNTABLE QUICK FIT TURNTABLE ds DEGREE CURVE 90 DEGREE CURVE SYSTEM SYSTEM BE CUT AT TIME MAY BE CUT AT TIME So MOF INSTALLATION OF INSTALLATION we i d J G k i TRACK END STOP H SYSTEM TROLLEY SET USED ONLY WITH AME WALL MOUNT 3 TRACK 6 TRACK AREA COVERING SYSTEM BRACKE
19. 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 always be in a locked position as shown in the close up photos 8B 9B 10B and 11A Option 1 Direct connection to trolley Option 2 Connection with reacher Trolley Eyelet of trolley amp Fe Arm Figure 8A Photo showing con Figure 8B Photo showing close Figure 9A Photo showing P 440 Figure 9B Photo showing close lift carabioner connected to a up of P 440 lift carabioner con nection of lift hook directly to up of lift hook connected directly the eyelet of the trolley to eyelet of trolley reacher first and then to the eyelet of nected to a reacher first and then the trolley to the eyelet of the trolley Option 4 Connection with lanyard and Option 3 Connection with lanyard Reacher arm Carabiner Eyelet of trolley Carabiner Lift Hook Figure 11A Photo showing lift connected to a P 440 lanyard close up of lift hook lanyard and hook connected to a reacher amp lanyard and finally to the eyelet Figure 10A Photo of lift hook Figure 10B Photo showing first and then to the eyelet of eyelet of trolley the trolley of the trolley P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 201 4 Page 11 Basics in transferring an individual A Caution The following steps are intended to generally describe the procedure involved in the lifting
20. ction 5665 M002 manual booklet P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 6 A Cautions e The P 440 must be installed prior to use Contact your local authorized dealer to ensure that it is properly installed The P 440 must be installed only by persons authorized by Vancare 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 operator and or the individual being lifted transferred The P 440 lift and associated track and sling s are not toys Do not use them for unsafe practices Do not allow children to play with the lift or any of its components e The manufacturer s warranty is void if persons unauthorized by Vancare perform work on the P 440 lift system e 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 P 440 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 P 440 directly to water Warranty does not cover any misuse or abuse of the lift system e To maintain optimum function the P 4
21. ece of supplied equipment to determine what should be checked Should anything look unusual then contact your local dealer prior to use Failure to comply with this caution could result in serious injury to the operator the individual being lifted and or damage to the lift 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 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 indicating that the lift is ON Refer to figure 4B To conserve battery power the lift will automatically shut off after approxi mately 2 minutes of non use However it is recommended that the lift be turned off when not in use Figure 4A Methods to Turn the P 440 o ses ON Note it is recommended that when the lift is not in use and not in charge that the Red Emergency Stop be OFF The light will turn ORANGE on the lift control panel and a slow beeping audible alarm will sound if the batteries are low and require charging Complete the transfer that 1s in progr
22. ess 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 con trol panel and a fast beeping audible alarm will sound indicating the batteries are fully discharged and require charging When the battery is discharged the UP function will be disabled The DOWN and EMERGENCY DOWN function will continue to operate See figure 4D When the lift is connected to the charger and turned ON the indicator light on the lift will FLASH ORANGE This indicates that the lift is on charge After one hour the lift may be used however overnight charging is recommended During charging the UP DOWN functions will be disabled The EMERGENCY DOWN function will continue to operate Low battery indicator lt Low ORANGE and slow beeps Very Low RED and fast We move body and mind Figure 4B The indictor light of the lift is nor Figure 4C When the lift has been turned ON mally off when not in use the indicator light will turn green P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 8 Figure 4D If the indicator light is ORANGE or RED in color then the batteries of the lift are low and should be charged Operation Raising lowering the lift Figure 5A Hand control Figure 5B Lift will move up and down the strap when the UP DOWN buttons are pressed Figure 5C Hand control showing raising lowering buttons P440 Lift User Guide
23. f the UP button on the hand control or front panel but ton While lifting is in progress the height required in order for the transfer to be completed should be closely ob served Ensure that the individual being lifted will not be injured by any obstructions during the initial lifting P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 13 Basics in transferring an individual continued Step 6 Once at the correct height the individual can be moved along the track to the desired location A Caution Always be cautious when moving an individual along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the lift or individual 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 posi tioned and safely supported prior to removing the straps of the sling A 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 sling straps to be easily removed taking care not to let it come in contact with the individual 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 de
24. g is correctly fitted and adjusted on each side of the individual so that maximum comfort and safety are achieved prior to lifting Refer to the sling instructions that were supplied with the sling Step 3 Once the individual has been outfitted with the sling move the lift so that it is positioned directly over the individual 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 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 Caution Always check to ensure that when the lift is lowered that it does not come in con tact with the person being lifted Steady the lift with one hand while it is being lowered near an individual A Caution Always check to ensure that the lift is correctly positioned directly above the per son 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 hooks 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 1s properly positioned in
25. h the lift Use of any other charger will void all warranties and may cause damage to the lift P440 Lift User Guide Page 14 Rev 17 JAN 2014 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 Figure 14B RED emergency lowering button located on middle of the front of the lift 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 Emergency Stopping and Shut off ear ON OFF button on lift P440 Lift User Guide Figure 14C RED Emergency stop switch located on the front left side of the lift The lift normally shuts off if the lift has not been in use for 2 min utes Should a situation present itself such that the lift will not respond to the hand control buttons or on any of the normal opera tional control buttons on the front of the lift then the RED Emergency s
26. ift show NO signs of fraying or breaking 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 0 O 0O O G O O B Monthly To be completed by User Should any of the these items fail the inspection do not use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer for service m Complete the visual inspection as noted in the Each Use section above With no one in the sling nor attached to the lift check the following m The lift moves freely along the entire length of the track C Semi Annual or 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 situtations where heavier than normal clients are lifted or in multi user environments such as in institutions the lift should be checked every 6 months A This section to be only completed
27. ly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken P440 Lift User Guide Complete this section after each service repair inspection and or maintenance Photocopy additional pages as required o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature Page 22 Rev 17 JAN 2014 Service Record History Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name
28. ntify lifting capabilities maximum weight Identify location and use of Emergency Stop Switch Identify location and use of Emergency Lowering Identify location and use of Auxiliary Up Down Switch Identify Low Battery Indicator light and or LCD Battery Display Demonstrate how and when to recharge batteries Use the Scale attachment properly Identify sling parts head support shoulder loops leg supports leg loops stabilizing handles Demonstrate ability to adjust angle of recline to maintain hip precautions Demonstrate transfer of patient using Vancare ceiling lift from bed to to chair chair to bed and floor to bed Demonstrate proper understanding of how to clean the sling and lift Refer to Operator s Manual for more detailed description of transfer technique LI Pass LJ Fail Observations Observer s Name Observer s Signature VANCARE INC PHONE 800 694 4525 1515 FIRST STREET FAX 402 694 3994 AURORA NE 68818 WEB www vancare com
29. roperly 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 still problems with the lift then contact your local authorized dealer for service Page 16 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 chemi cals and or liquids should be used to clean disinfect and sterilize this lift Caution Take great care to ensure that no liquids get inside the lift This lift is not drip proof or water tight Failure to protect the lift from liquids may result in damage to the lift and or may cause 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 transporting or storing the lift VANCARE F 44940 Aw oj Figure 16A P 440 with hooks in normal positioin a WANCARE P 440 Wemiovebodyand mind SERIAL P400329 m ro oate 07 2009 LIFT 24 V 0 5 A BATTERY OPERATED 2X 12 V 23 Ah CHARGER INPUT 100 240VAC 50 60H2 0 35 AMP OUTPUT 28 4VD0 0 5 AMP 200 kg PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE PASTS pent uga 440 Ibs graa A Re TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA 1800268 0877 5 C 10 i a we A N aS EN Figure 17A P 44
30. roubleshooting esearch eee aces 18 General inspection and maintenance nae 19 Lift accessories 020 0 ee eee ee cece a eeese essa esse eeseeeeaeeeseeeseesaeeens 20 Service record history aioe sesisiscctscstseci cesses aeedansiansaandiaresateacteaseaesee 21 Warranty seine sett cheat oie cease recs naan ene eee e 25 P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 2 CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL Introduction Before using this equipment and to ensure the safe operation of your P 440 lift carefully read this entire man ual especially the section on Cautions The P 440 is designed to be used in conjunction with Vancare lift track accessories and slings Please refer to any user guides supplied with these components and reference them while reviewing this manual Should any questions arise from reviewing this manual contact your local authorized Vancare dealer Failure to comply with warnings in this manual may result in injury to the operator or the individual being lifted transferred Damage to the lift and or related components may occur Be sure that the contents of this manual are completely understood prior to using this piece of equipment Store this manual with the documents included with the lift system and sling s Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior written notice Overview of P 440 lift system The P 440 lift is a
31. sired 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 will automatically turn itself OFF if not in use for 2 minutes 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 A Caution Always use extreme care when removing the lift from the track Lower the lift such that it is securely resting on a stable support object such as a dresser cart or table prior to removal This may be performed by either of the following methods 1 Lower the lift so that the top of the P 440 is just below the surface of the support then lift the P 440 onto it or 2 Lower the P 440 on the support then with your spare hand apply gentle tension to the lifting strap to keep it taut while operating the down function with the other hand noting this does not require force or lifting the P 440 Use extreme care when re locating the lift Be sure it is securely held during transport P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 14 Charging the lift Charger AC wall cord
32. the sling prior to lifting P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 12 A Caution Prior to lifting an individual make sure that the straps of the sling are securely placed on the carry bar hooks and that the straps will not come off TS AARIN d i a A Sling loop correctly posi B During the preparation Figure 3 Sling loop incor tioned at the base of the P for the patient transfer the rectly resting on the 440 carry bar hook sling loop flipped over P 440 hook locking clip Figure 4 Load applied to the Figure 5 Sling loop separat P 440 locking clip The sling ed from the P 440 carry bar loop begins to slide off the hook hook locking clip A Caution There is a risk for the strap to disengage from the hook if a sling loop is allowed to rotate and rest on the latch Please check to ensure that the loops are on the hook not resting in the latch Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious injury or death For your safety and the safety of the patient please always ensure that the sling loops are correctly positioned on the carry bar hooks It is suggested to do the check of the sling loops once there is tension to the sling loops but prior to completely lifting the patient Caution Prior to lifting an individual make sure that the straps of the sling are securely placed on the carry bar hooks and that the straps will not come off Step 5 The individual may now be raised with the use o
33. top switch should be switched to the OFF po sition 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 author ized dealer Once the lift has been inspected and or repaired then the Emergency Stop Button can be set to the ON position Nor mal 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 Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 15 Attaching the airline tube to the lift 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 grom met of lift The ridges on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the airline within the shroud Pieces connected together Figure 15C Gray rubber airline being inserted into rubber grom met of lift The ridges on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the airline P440 Lift User Guide Rev 17 JAN 2014 Should the gray rubber airline that connects the lift to the hand control become disengaged from the front left side of the lift
34. ushing 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 the sling of the lift does not come into contact with any objects such as desks counters walls etc Caution Always be cautious when moving an individual along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the individual in the sling or damage to the lift A Caution Use the sling straps to move the lift when lifting a patient This technique prevents the caregiver from developing shoulder injuries 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 wheels of the trolley are designed to move the lift along the track with very little effort Rev 17 JAN 2014 Page 10 Mounting the lift to the track The first step in being able to use the P 440 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 system A Caution Always
35. yelet of the trolley The track trolley and sling are supplied with the lift at the initial time of purchase The P 440 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 P 440 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 with the aid of a care giver The functions of lifting up or down are accomplished by pressing the buttons of a pneumatically air op erated hand control The hand control is attached to the lift by way of a rubber airline tubing The P 440 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 P 440 Refer to figures 2A 2B 3A and 3B to familiarize yourself with the components of the P 440 lift and charger P440 Lift User Guide Page 3 Rev 17 JAN 2014 Components of the P 440 Lift system BATHROOM Trolley TRACK 1 eyelet BEDROOM Figure 1A Sample floor plan showing basic components of a Figure 1B P 440 Lift mounted portable ceiling lift system onto track GROMMET POWER ON AND LOW BATTERY LIGHT AIRLINE TUBE DC CHARGER UP BUTTON AIR
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