aidacare A320 User manual

USER MANUAL
A320 Bariatric Lifter - Aluminium

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Overview ____________________ 3
2. Safety Precautions ____________ 4
3. Parts Glossary ________________ 6
4. Assembly ____________________ 7
5. Preliminary Checks ____________ 10
6. Lifter Operation _______________ 10
7. Lifting Guide _________________ 14
8. Sling Compatibility ____________ 17
9. Care & Maintenance ___________ 18
10. Warranty & Service ____________ 19
11. Troubleshooting ______________ 20
12. Specifications_________________ 21
13. Service Log Book _____________ 23
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the ASPIRE A320 Bariatric Lifter without having first read this manual.

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1. OVERVIEW
The ASPIRE A320 Lifter is an ergonomically designed heavy duty
mobile patient lifter with a safe working load (SWL) of 320kg.
This lifter is a safe care solution for the most demanding
institutional and aged care environments.
The ASPIRE A320 Lifter allows patients to be transferred from
floor positions, beds, chairs and other support surfaces with
comfort and safety.
The hinged rotating yoke with 4 attachment points generates
more ecient patient space allowing a patient to be rotated
through 360° at full lift height. This facilitates safe and easy
transfers for both attendant and patient.
The ASPIRE range of patient lifting solutions feature industry
leading LINAK Jumbo Care electronics and have been designed
and tested to comply with AS/NZ ISO 10535: 2011.

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INTENDED USE OF THE PRODUCT
The ASPIRE A320 Lifter has been
designed to lift and transfer human
patients with the assistance of one carer
or attendant.
All ASPIRE patient lifters should ONLY
be used with Aidacare approved patient
slings, which have been chosen and
assessed by a competent trained health
professional. For a complete list of all
compliant lifting slings please contact
Aidacare on 1300 133 120.
IMPORTANT – only approved slings and
accessories are compatible with this
lifter. If you are unsure please contact
Aidacare on 1300 133 120.
The correct and appropriate use of the
ASPIRE A320 Lifter reduces the risks
associated with manual patient handling.
The lifting and transferring of patients
should always be assessed and planned
by a trained health professional.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
ALWAYS ensure that attendants have
read this guide before operating this
patient lifter.
ALWAYS use slings that are assessed
and considered suitable by a trained
healthcare professional.
ALWAYS ensure the area around the
lifter and patient is clear of obstructions.
ALWAYS minimize the distance over
which the patient is being transferred by
positioning support surfaces as close as
possible.
DO NOT operate the lifter without
training in the safe operation of lifters
and slings. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT USE .
DO NOT use the lifter where any doubt
exists regarding the safety of the lifter
including but not limited to wear or
damage with particular importance to
be placed on the yoke and lifter sling
attachment points.
DO NOT use the lifter with slings showing
any signs of wear or damage, including
fraying.
DO NOT exceed the 320kg safe working
load of the ASPIRE A320 Lifter.
DO NOT use the lifter as a means of
transportation over distances in excess
of 3 metres. It is not designed as a
transportation device.
This is the direction of travel for which
this lifter has been designed.
FORWARD

INTENDED USE OF THE PRODUCT
WARNING: DO NOT manually lift the
boom of the lifters.
How to Use Correctly:
The boom of the lifter is designed to be
lifted only by an electric actuator.
Aidacare Lifters and Standers do not
pull downwards during lowering. This
safety spline feature is designed to avoid
entrapment and crush injuries.
This safety feature means that it is
physically possible to raise the lifter
boom by hand on some models with
LA31 actuators fitted.
NEVER raise the lifter boom by hand or
any other means except under direct
drive from the electric actuator fitted to
the lifter.
Raising the boom can cause it to become
stuck in an elevated position. Under load
this can result in patient free fall and risk
catastrophic injury to the patient and/or
carer.
ALWAYS use the handset or control unit
buttons to raise and lower the boom of
the lifter. This will ensure correct and safe
functioning at all times.

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3. PARTS GLOSSARY
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10
15
16
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2
1
4
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5
6
7
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1Boom
2Quick Release Yoke Attachment
3Yoke
4Battery
5Control Unit
6Emergency Lowering
7Emergency Stop
8Handset
9Push Handle
10 Lift Actuator
11 Mast Height Adjustment
12 Base Fastening Lever Bolt
13 Cover for Leg Actuator
14 Leg Spread Actuator
15 Rear Castor with Brake
16 Front Castor

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4. ASSEMBLY
1. Unpack
Remove all parts from carton.
2. Set up mast
a) Three alternative mounting holes
are present for adjusting the height of
the mast. Select the one most suited to
your application.
b) Secure mast to base mount using
base fastening lever bolt.

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3. Mount handle
Mount push handle onto mast in
position shown and fasten screws with
Allen key.
4. Attach the quick release yoke
Pull down quick release lever, engage
with attachment point, release lever.
Check security latch is closed.
5. Connecting the actuator
a) Connect grey actuator lead into port (1)
located on base of the control unit. 1

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4. ASSEMBLY CONT.
7. Connecting the leg spread actuator
Connect black actuator lead port (2)
on base of control unit.
6. Connecting the handset
Connect grey handset lead into port
located on base of control unit.
b) Connect the other end into the
female lead from the actuator.
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6. LIFTER OPERATION
5. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
After charging the battery these checks should be completed prior to initially
using the lifter:
1. Check handset functionality is correct.
2. Check to see that all indicator lights are functioning.
3. Check that the emergency stop button causes the lifter to stop.
4. Check emergency lowering function.
5. Check that all leads are inserted, fastened and clear of the rear castors.
Handset
Features:
1. Raise / Lower function buttons
2. Leg spread function buttons (if applicable)
3. Battery charge indicators
4. Service indicator
• Press and hold the raise / lower or leg spread (if
applicable) function buttons to activate. Release to
deactivate. Beware of obstacles at all times to ensure
boom and legs can move freely.
• Battery charge indictors will flash when battery
reaches maximum recommended discharge of 18
volts, while the lifter is under load.
• Service indictor will illuminate when lifter has
reached recommended service interval, either 12
months since last service or 8000 lift cycles. At this
time the lifter needs to be serviced for safety and to
maintain applicable warranty.
A full load test should be completed at least every 12
months by an Aidacare service technician.