Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101
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1. 37 18 127 A 162 55 183 138 157 50 178 133 350 66 24 74 56 46 38 28 47 22 41 39 43 4 6 1 2 30 82 40 50 B 64 22 72 54 Me 62 20 70 52 J A Capacity and weight in kg Measures in cm B Capacity and weight in lbs Measures in inch These measures depend on in which hole the mast is levelled and secured See assembly instructions page 4 11 cm 4 inch is standard 15 cm 6 inch is valid when the wheel diameter is 100 mm 3 9 inch Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Assembly Instructions e Mast with lift arm lift motor locking handles flexlink slingbar with safety latches and 2 pcs of e Handcontrol with cable screws M6x12 e Bag containing instruction guide charger e Control unit with rail Allen wrench 4 mm and label Using the lift e Base Before assembling check that you have the following parts e Lever for base width adjustment 1 Remove the locking handles 2 Lifting height can be set at three differ 3 Secure the mast in the desi from the base and place the ent levels Choose one of the three red position in the base with mast in the socket on the holes as in the illustration above The the accompanying locking base as indicated in the illustration handles Adjust the handles so that they are vertica2. a gt O o J Place the leg supports under Move the slingbar forward Lift up Pull the patient s Lower to the toilet the patient s thighs Cross the and connect the upper end pants down as far as Move the leg supports leg supports by drawing one leg loops first then the leg possible aside and lower the support loop through the other support loops patient s pants even further to enable better access Return from toilet to wheelchair N fey We Sf ik J H al K P Pull the trousers up as far as pos Place the leg supports under the If a diaper is to be used fit it in place sible towards the crotch legs but outside the trousers before the trousers are pulled all the Arms on the outside way up Make the transfer and lower to Connect all the loops and lift up the chair Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 10 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Simple troubleshooting The lift does not work up down gt 1 Check that the emergency stop button is not pushed in p 6 2 Check that the cables on the control unit are connected correctly p 4 3 Check that the charging cable is not connected to the wall socket 4 Check that the battery is charged p 5 5 If the lift still does not work satisfactorily contact your Nordic Rehab distributor Battery charging does not gt 1 Check that the emergency stop button
3. work is not pushed in p 6 2 f the lift still does not work satisfactorily contact your Nordic Rehab distributor 1 Check that the emergency stop button is not pushed in p 6 2 Use the electrical emergency lowering device to safely lower the patient p 6 3 Use the mechanical emergency lowering device to safely lower the patient p 6 4 Check that the battery is charged p 5 5 If the lift still does not work satisfactorily contact your Nordic Rehab distributor J The lift stops in the elevated gt position If you hear unusual sounds Contact your Nordic Rehab distributor Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 11 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Care and Maintenance For safe and trouble free operation a few routine procedures should be performed every day the lift is used e Visually inspect the patient lift and check for external damage or wear e Check that all screws and lock nuts on the slingbar are tight e Check that the safety latches on the slingbar work properly e Check the handcontrol and the lift and width movements e Check the emergency lowering function both the electrical and the mechanical e Charge the battery every day the lift is used and check charger function If When necessary clean the lift with common surface cleaners or disinfectants and check to ensure that the wheels are free of dirt and hair NOTE Avoid regular
4. 230V NOTE The lift must not be used while connected to the battery charger Old batteries are to be left to personnel authorized by Nordic Rehab or at the nearest station for environmental recycling Pb Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 5 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com User s Guide Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 s Operation Caroli is operated by pressing the buttons on the handcontrol For raising and lowering the lift arm press and respectively Directional arrows show the direction of movement Lifting motion stops as soon as the push button is released If the battery needs charging a lamp A is lit on the handcontrol There is however enough power left in the battery for several lifts Base width adjustment The base width of Caroli is manually adjusted by a lever The lever can be placed in several different positions Move the lever backwards to unlock it and then move it sideways to adjust the width The lever locks automatically when released Emergency Stop For emergency stop Press the red Emergency stop button To release reset Turn the button in the direction of the arrows Electrical emergency lowering The lift arm is lowered electrically by pressing down on the control unit Mechanical Emergency Lowering To use the Emergency Lowering Turn the red Emergency Lowering cylinder in the dire
5. approved for 160 kg 350 Ibs maximum load see product label The size of the sling can be found on the label The colour of the central back strap is also indicating the size of the sling for example yellow medium blue large ARemember e Determine in each case whether more than one caregiver is required to safely execute the lift e Plan the lift transfer before starting so that it can be executed as safely and efficiently as possible e Although Caroli s slingbar is equipped with safety latches to prevent straps from accidentally unhooking particular attention is necessary after tension has been applied to the straps but before the patient has been lifted it is important to check that the straps are hooked correctly on the slingbar e Never lift a patient higher than necessary Consider the patient s individual needs and condition e Never leave a patient unattended during a lift transfer e Ensure that wheels on wheelchairs beds gurneys etc are appropriately locked during the lift transfer A The handles on the sling are intended to steer with not to lift with Excessive force on the handles can cause the sling to tear Do not lift with the handles C Class 1 medical technical product Nordic Universal Sling and Nordic Hygiene Sling comply with all requirements for MDD Class 1 products and the harmonized EN ISO 10535 standard Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 7 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab c
6. use of cleaning agents that contain phenol or chlorine since these can damage polyamide material Inspection The lift must be thoroughly inspected at least once per year Pay particular attention to parts that show wear for example joints and bolts Service must be carried out according to Nordic Rehab service manual and by authorized staff IMPORTANT Repairs and maintenance may only be carried out by authorized Nordic Rehab service personnel using original spare parts Transportation and storage During transportation or when the patient lift is not to be used for some time the emergency stop button should be pushed in The environment in which the lift is transported and stored should have a temperature of 10 to 40 degrees C a relative humidity of 30 to 75 and an atmospheric pressure of 700 to 1060 hPa We always try to improve our products Naturally this means changes from time to time Please contact your Nordic Rehab distributor for information and advice and to receive the latest updates Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Manufacturer Distributor Nordic Rehab AB Nedre vagen 100 SE 975 92 Lulea Sweden Tel 46 0 920 24 75 90 Fax 46 0 920 24 75 91 info nordicrehab com Copyright Liko AB 2005 10
7. English Nordic Instruction eae Rehab 7EN210101 1 2005 10 27 re e FEMI Nordic Caroli 101 Prod no 5011001 Nordic Caroli is an electrically powered mobile lift designed to be used in most of the common lifting situations for example between the bed anda wheelchair to and from the toilet or bathtub and lowering and raising patients from the floor Caroli can be adjusted to three different heights b eoo N to give you the most appropriate lifting range The mid range is the standard position while the lower position may be the most suitable for lifting children The upper position may be needed for higher lifts for example to beds and gurneys that cannot be adjusted in height K A Caution triangles are used to warn of situations that demand extra care and attention In this document the person being lifted is called the patient and the person helping is called the caregiver Table of contents Safety USPC IONS ciris aodann raa aa Ar a Ea aA VENNE a aae 2 Product DEScNpUON ee ee r A E a N 3 PSS FA INSWUCUONS rrinin eei a naarn die af E AE A A E 4 5 Charging the WAU Soca oa tas ceeded a a eae a A T 5 Bel ie G1 e een een E E A A T 6 Slings AN ACCESS OSS i scpeesiccsretaamnanisaameestuacenan aana taS Eaa aR E ai Eanna 7 10 Simple troubleshooting sssrin ee reenter tt tenn a a DEEE A EEAS aati 11 Care and Maintenance 2 0 0 cece ceecccecceececececececececececeeeeeue
8. a patient always involves a degree of risk Study the instruction guide for both lift systems and accessories carefully A complete understanding of the contents of instructions is essential Only trained personnel should use the equipment Make certain that the lift accessories are appropriate for the lift you are using and for the lifting situation Exercise caution and care when using lift equipment and accessories As a Caregiver you are responsible for the patient s safety You must be well informed of the patient s condition and ability to manage the lifting situation Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 Inspect the sling regularly especially after laundering Check carefully for wear and damage to seams fabric straps and strap loops Never use damaged accessories When in doubt contact the manufacturer or supplier Nordic Rehab has an agreement with Liko AB which means that many lift accessories from Liko can be used together with Nordic Rehab s lifts Contact your distributor for more information Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Product Description 1 Mast 2 Lift arm 3 Base 4 Handcontrol with cable 5 Control unit with battery emergency stop and electrical emergency lowering 6 Slingb
9. ar 7 Safety latch 8 Product decal 9 Motor actuator for lift movement 10 Lever for base width adjustment 11 Rear wheel with brake 16 12 Front wheel i 13 Handle J 14 Flexlink 15 Emergency lowering mechanical 16 Locking handle D lt L J 17 Charger separate Lifting speed 2 0 cm s 0 8 inch s without load Material Painted steel with lacquer top coat Batteries Two 12 V 2 9 Ah valve regulated Emergency rechargeable gel type leadacid lowering Mechanical patented and electrical batteries Intermittent New batteries are provided by the operation Int Op 10 90 active operation max 2 min supplier Out of a time of 100 active must be less than 10 Charger External charger 100 230 V 50 60 Hz however not more than 2 min max 220 mA i Degree of protection IP X4 Motor mast 24 V permanent magnetic motor with mechanical safety mechanism Wheels Standard front 75 mm 2 95 inch dual 2 This device is built for indoor operation Standard rear 75 mm 2 95 inch with Type B according to the degree of protection against brake single wheel electric chock Alt 100 mm 3 94 inch single wheel G Class l equipment G d ry pe A _I ay H E y ii i if me pa rie 7 S i FRM B lt lt J Caroli Max load E A B B Cc D E F Fil G Weight Turning N Max Min Max Min Total Part diameter 160 167 60 188 143 116 97 72 120 55 103 100 110 11 15 3 76
10. ction shown by the arrows Locking the wheels The rear wheels can be locked for rotation and lateral movement To lock the wheels press the brake lever above the wheel down with your foot Release the wheels by pressing the top side of the lever During lifting wheels should remain unlocked so that the lift may shift to the patient s center of gravity The wheels should however be locked if there is a risk for the lift moving into the patient for example when lifting from the floor A Locked wheels during lifting increases the risk of the lift tilting over A Never pull the lift by the actuator This may result in damage to the lift and possible injury 6 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Slings and accessories We recommend Nordic Universal Sling and Nordic Hygiene Sling for use with Caroli Pages 8 10 in this instruction guide include a user description for Nordic Universal Sling and Nordic Hygiene Sling An individual assessment of slings and other accessories is necessary for optimal function and security when using the lift As an alternative to the Nordic Slings several slings from Liko can be used with Caroli Contact your Nordic Rehab representative or visit www nordicrehab com or www liko com for advice and information Nordic Slings Material Polyester Laundry instructions ae 60 80 C 140 176 F Always read the laundry instructions on the sling s label before washing Nordic s slings are
11. eeaeeeueeeeaceeaceceeeceeeseeeceeeseeeseeeeeetneeeneeens 12 Safety Instructions Before use make certain that e the lift is assembled according to the instructions e lifting accessories are correctly applied to the lift e the batteries have been charged for at least 10 hours you have read and understood the instruction guides for the lift and lifting accessories e personnel using the equipment have received appropriate instructions and training e you have selected the correct type size material and design of slings and accessories to safely meet the patient s needs Before lifting always make certain that e the lifting accessories are not damaged e the lifting accessory is correctly and securely applied to the patient so that no personal injury can occur e the lifting accessory is correctly applied to the lifting equipment e the sling s strap loops are correctly fastened to the slingbar hooks when the sling strap is extended but before the patient is lifted from the underlying surface C SMO Nordic Caroli 101 is tested by an accredited testing institute and complies with the requirements of directives for medical technical Class 1 products MDD 93 42 EEC Nordic Caroli 101 complies with the requirements according to IEC 60601 1 EN 60601 1 2 and EN ISO 10535 1998 The lift is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures Maximum load 160 kg 350 Ibs A Important Lifting and transferring
12. in place under the thighs This is easiest if the knees are bent Make sure the fabric is smoothed out under the thighs and that it reaches properly around the legs The leg supports can then be hooked to the slingbar in different ways as described on the previous page Hang the upper strap loops to the slingbar first then the lower loops Lift of the patient s spine when he she is gently turned back Carefully work the sling out from the opposite side Raise the backrest of the bed if available The patient is not properly positioned what did we do wrong WRONG 5S U e J The bottom is hanging down risk for The sling s lower edge is in level slipping out of the sling The sling may be with the patient s tailbone Leg too large Another reason may be that the supports are correctly positioned sling has not been pulled far enough down under the legs the back during application Before lifting make sure that the sling has been tightened about the buttocks by pulling on the leg supports Nordic Hygiene Sling With Hygiene Sling dressing and undressing can be done during the actual lifting operation thanks to the large opening around the seat of the sling Nordic Hygiene Sling is often the most appropriate alternative for patients with a certain degree of stiffness The patient should have relatively good torso stability to be able to sit comfortably and securely in Hygiene Sling For patients with
13. litated if the patient leans can guide the leg support s that it reaches properly forward somewhat lower edge strap down tothe around the legs seat At the same time pull the leg support forward with your other hand to stretch it out Normally one leg support is passed through the other before they are hooked to the slingbar Instruction guide Nordic Caroli Make sure all strap loops are Hang the upper strap Alternative of equal length i e reach loops on the slingbar Overlapping under both legs the same height when they first then the leg sup This may be the most appropriate are extended before lifting port loops method when lifting a leg If not adjust the position of amputee the sling 101 e 7EN210101 1 8 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Lifting from a horizontal position Normally it is easiest to apply the sling if the patient is lying down In some cases however it may be more appropriate to apply the sling while the patient is sitting upright in the bed a Turn the patient towards you to prevent him her from falling out of the bed Place the lower edge of the sling as far down under the patient as possible so that it is in level with the tailbone Bunch the sling together in a couple of folds and lay it so that its central back strap corresponds to the position Lay the leg supports
14. lly aligned middle hole is recommended in most cases The lower hole is recommended when extra high lifting height is desired and the upper hole is recommended for lifting at a lower level Holes are placed at 50 mm 2 inch intervals See table on page 3 N 4 Remove the screws 2 pcs placed on the mast 5 Affix the control unit on the mast with the screws that see illustration Place the control unit with the pre were removed in step 4 Use the accompanying Allen mounted rail on the mast as shown in the illustration wrench 6 Connect cables as follows Cable handcontrol to outlet 1 7 Stick the label Using the lift included in bag containing instructions on one side of the mast Cable lift motor to outlet 2 Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 4 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com 8 Mount lever for base width adjustment 9 Reset the emergency stop by turning the e Press in the catch on the base with one finger button in the direction shown by the arrows Slide lever into place e Turn the lever until it clicks securely in place on the base After assembly check to ensure that e lift arm motions correspond with the e the indicator lamp on the front of the buttons on the handcontrol control unit lights during charging emergency lowering works properly e that the screw and nut is securely fas
15. om Nordic Universal Sling Prod no Size Body weight 5037105 M Medium 5037106 L Large 50 90 kg 110 198 Ibs 80 120 kg 176 264 Ibs NOTE Indicated patient weights Deviations may occur are just guidelines If the sling is too large the patient may risk slipping out of it A sling that is too small can be tight in the crotch and cause discomfort Label Handle Lower edge Leg support ON Oa Rk wWHD Upper strap loop Serial number Center back strap Size marking Leg support loop Nordic Hygiene Sling Prod no Size Body weight 5037305 M Medium 40 90 kg 88 198 Ibs 5037306 L Large 80 120 kg 176 264 Ibs NOTE Indicated patient weights are just guidelines Deviations may occur If the patient has poor muscle tone and sinks down in Hygiene Sling try a smaller size Place the sling behind the patient s back with the label facing out Fold the lower edge over your fingertips to make it easier to guide the sling into position With the palm of your hand Pull the leg supports out Guide the sling s leg press the lower edge of the alongside the outside of the supports under each sling down to the patient s thighs Helpful hint By thigh Make sure the tailbone This is very placing your palm between fabric is smoothed out important Correct positioning the body and the sling you under the thighs and is faci
16. poor muscle tone we recommend a smaller size of Hygiene Sling A The patient s arms must be held outside Hygiene Sling during the entire lifting procedure to prevent the risk of sliding out of the sling gt Continued on next page Instruction guide Nordic Caroli 101 7EN210101 1 9 Nordic Rehab www nordicrehab com Continuation of Nordic Hygiene Sling from previous page Advice for trial fitting A The position of the leg supports under the thighs is important in regard to the patient s sitting posture On a patient with poor muscle tone they should be placed high up against the crotch so that he she does not sink too far down in the sling In most cases and especially in the On a patient with good muscle tone the Asunken and uncomfortable sitting case of patients with weak muscu leg supports can be placed closer to the posture is either a result of the leg lature the leg supports should be knees This makes dressing and undress supports being placed too close to the placed as close as possible to the ing easier and helps to ease spasticity knees and or the sling being too crotch large Try a smaller size Lifting from wheelchair to toilet Prepare to undress the patient by first undoing buttons and opening zippers Place Hygiene Sling behind the patient with the label facing out about halfway down the back The soft padded upper edge should be just under the armpits A Always keep the arms on the outside
17. tened in mechanical and electrical the bolt that holds the slingbar e wheel brakes work properly Charging the batteries Va ABC N A display on the control unit indicates battery capacity When the handcontrol is activated a diode lamp lights indicating battery capacity O OQ Green A min 50 E Ca 5 D Yellow B 25 50 Yellow C 0 25 Lamp lights for 10 seconds after activating Another lamp indicates that charging is in progress D Een E A For maximum service life it is important that batteries be charged the lamp shuts off If the lamp continues to light charged regularly We recommend charging after use or each after 12 hours the batteries probably need to be replaced night Discontinue charging and replace batteries Maximum charge is reached after about 10 hours When the Never charge batteries in a wet area batteries are fully charged the charger disconnects automati If the lift is not in daily use we recommend that the emer cally NOTE An indicator lamp on the control unit lights gency stop be pressed in after the lift has been used This constantly during charging When the batteries are fully breaks the current and conserves battery power Charging procedure x o With external charger T 1 Connect charger cable to outlet for charger H under the control unit J 1 2 Connect charger to power supply 100
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