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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11
10
15
16
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3
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.

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Emergency Lowering
To activate emergency lowering, rotate the
sleeve located at the top of the boom. This
allows the patient to be fully lowered in the
event of a fault in the lifter or discharged
batteries.
Charging the battery
The ASPIRE A320 Lifter is supplied with a
LINAK external wall mount charger and is
compatible with standard Australian power
outlets.
The following steps should be completed
to recharge the battery pack correctly:
a) Remove the battery pack from the lifter
via the top mounted release lever.
b) Connect the battery pack to the charger.
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Charger will automatically
activate the charging sequence
and a light will illuminate to
show charging has commenced.
CHARGING DOS AND DON’TS
ALWAYS
• Charge the battery whenever possible, to maximize battery life. Allowing
batteries to fully discharge can reduce the useful life of a battery.
• Always inspect all cables particularly the mains power cable on the charger for
any damage; replace if any signs of damage or wear are visible.
• Always stow the handset, charger and mains power cable when transporting the
lifter to prevent loss and or damage.
• Always clean the actuators, control box, charger, battery and handset at regular
intervals to remove dust/dirt.
NEVER
• Never allow the battery to fully discharge before recharging. Allowing batteries
to fully discharge can reduce the useful life of a battery.
CHARGING INDICATOR DISPLAY
GREEN LIGHT indicates
mains power is connected to
240 v power supply.
ORANGE LIGHT indicates
battery is charging, and will
turn o automatically when
battery is fully charged.

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Castors
To engage the castor brake place
your foot on the brake pedal and apply
sucient downward force to move it into
the lock position.
6. LIFTER OPERATION CONT.
Emergency Stop
To engage the emergency stop press the
red button located on the control unit until
it sits flush and remains in position.
To disengage the emergency stop
function twist the red button clockwise
until it pops out
To disengage the castor brake simply
place the point of your toe underneath the
brake pedal and lift-up.

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7. LIFTING GUIDE
It is important that carers are familiar with manual handling techniques along with
any sling instructions prior to completing any patient lifts. All patient’s should have
the correct sling and transfer techniques assessed by a qualified health professional.
Explaining the lift process to the patient is important to ensure patient comfort
and confidence and whenever possible two carers should conduct patient lifts for
additional safety.
1. Patient sling positioning
After rolling the patient on their side,
position the sling along the full length
of the back and head (if a head support
model is being used).
The patient should be rolled into a supine
position so that the sling can be retrieved
and pulled out so that the patient is
positioned centrally (see image)
2. Attaching the sling to the yoke
The lifter should be positioned with the
legs suciently under the bed to allow
the boom and yoke to be positioned
over the patient’s chest. Once in place
engage the rear castor brakes and
attach the loops of the sling to the
hooks on the yoke.
3. Lifting the patient
Before commencing release the rear
castor brakes so that the lifter can
adjust its centre of gravity during the
lift. As the loops pull tight check that
the patient is still in a comfortable
position and that the head support (if
present) is providing correct support.
If the patient sling position remains
correct, the lift can be commenced.
Always try to position the two support
surfaces that the lift is taking place
between as close together as possible
to avoid moving the patient over
distances in the sling.
BED

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1. Patient sling positioning
Ensure that the patient is ready, then
slowly lean them forward to allow the
sling to be slid down behind the back
until the bottom of the sling is positioned
under the coccyx.
The sling leg straps can now be slid
underneath each thigh, remaining careful
to avoid creasing or bunching of the
fabric. (Check with a health professional
if leg straps should be crossed over
for additional support or separated for
enhanced accessibility for hygiene)
2. Attaching the sling to the yoke
Ensure that the lifter legs are open to
the maximum width and slowly position
it as close to the front of the chair as
possible – be careful to keep the boom
and yoke clear of the patient during this
process.
Once the yoke is at chest height on the
patient the sling loops can be attached
For chair lifts the rear brake castors
should not be used to ensure the lifter
can locate its centre of gravity easily
3. Lifting the patient
Raise the yoke until the loops of the sling
pull tight. Check that the patient is still
comfortably positioned in the sling and
that the head support is in place (if a
head support model is being used).
Lift the patient only to a height needed
to successfully transfer to the desired
support surface.
Always try to position the two support
surfaces that the lift is taking place
between as close together as possible to
avoid moving the patient over distances
in the sling.
CHAIR

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1. Patient Sling Positioning
After rolling the patient on their side position the
sling along the full length of the back and head (if
a head support model is being used).
The patient should be rolled into a supine position
so that the sling can be retrieved and pulled out so
that the patient is positioned centrally
(see image).
2. Attaching the sling to the yoke
The lifter should be positioned with the legs open
to full width to ensure maximum area for the
patient to be lifted.
One leg should be positioned adjacent to the
patient’s head and the other underneath the knees
of the patient once their legs have been raised (as
shown in the middle image on this page). The rear
castors should be locked.
It is important to continually communicate with a
patient during floor lifts as they may often be in
shock or disoriented and need reassurance.
3. Lifting the patient
When carrying out a floor lift, the castors should be
locked throughout the lifting procedure. As you begin
your lift and the loops pull tight, check that the patient
is still in a comfortable position and that the head
support (if present) is providing correct support.
If the patient sling position remains correct, the lift
can be commenced. Lift the patient only to a height
needed to successfully transfer to the desired support
surface.
Always try to position the two support surfaces that
the lift is taking place between as close together as
possible to avoid moving the patient over distances in
the sling.
FLOOR
Generally, a floor lift is only required in the event of a fall or emergency. Therefore it is
important that a medical professional has assessed the patient and given the all clear for a
lift to be carried out.

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8. SLING COMPATIBILITY
AIDACARE has a range of ASPIRE slings designed for use with the ASPIRE lifters.
This lifter may also be suitable for use with other brands of slings provided that the
design is compatible with a hook yoke/spreader bar design. To confirm if a sling is
compatible with any of the ASPIRE range of lifters contact AIDACARE on 1300 133 120.
Deluxe General Purpose Deluxe General Purpose with
Head Support
Mesh General Purpose
Mesh General Purpose with
Head Support
Deluxe Hammock Slings
(Mesh & Super Soft Fabric Available)
Deluxe Padded Standing
Deluxe Access/Hygiene Deluxe Access/Hygiene with
Head Support

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9. CARE & MAINTENANCE
To prolong the working life of the lifter and for trouble free operation it is
recommended that periodic inspections should be performed routinely
by a person who is suitably qualified and well acquainted with the design,
use and care of patient lifters.
If inspection reveals that the safety of the lifter is jeopardized in any way
the lifter should be IMMEDIATELY WITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE, tagged
as such and the owner notified.
MAINTENANCE GUIDE & CHECK LIST
• Check castors are fastened securely to the frame
• Castors should run and swivel smoothly - if hair or other fibres have
built up within the castor this should be removed
• Check that the brakes on the rear castors function normally
• Clean surfaces with a pH neutral detergent - chorine and phenol
based detergents should not be used as these may damage lifter
components
• All moving parts and pivot points should be checked for fatigue and
lubricated if necessary
• All electrical components should be checked for normal function
including battery and battery charger
• The actuator shaft should only be wiped with a cloth. DO NOT
lubricate, contact Aidacare maintenance 1300 133 120
AS A MINIMUM A FULL SERVICE SHOULD BE COMPLETED EVERY
6 MONTHS AND THE LOAD TEST EVERY 12 MONTHS TO MAINTAIN
WARRANTY.
ELECTRICAL TEST & TAG – WHERE LIFTERS ARE IN USE IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT THEN THE TESTING REGIME APPLIED
SHOULD ALIGN WITH THE RISK ASSESSMENT MADE BY THE OWNER
FOR SAFETY AND OTHER COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
TO MAINTAIN AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS COMPLIANCE UNDER AS
ISO 10535-2011 A FULL SWL TEST MUST BE COMPLETED EVERY 12
MONTHS.

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10. WARRANTY & SERVICE
LIFTER AND ELECTRONICS
AIDACARE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service and will within the period stated below,
from the date of purchase, repair or replace without cost to the original customer, any
part assembly or portion thereof which shall be returned to AIDACARE and from OUR
inspection shows to be defective.
1. Patient Lifter Frame – 5 years
2. LINAK Actuator and LINAK Controller – 3 years (excluding Battery Pack)
3. LINAK Battery Pack – 12 month manufacturer’s warranty subject to stringent fair
wear and tear clauses (please contact AIDACARE for a copy of this information)
WARRANTY IS CONTINGENT UPON ANNUAL SERVICING BEING COMPLETED FOR
THE LENGTH OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
AIDACARE cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, damage to the lifter or
damage to property as a result of the improper or unsafe use of the product.
No warranty claim shall apply where the product or any part thereof has been
modified, varied, altered or damaged either accidentally or through improper or
negligent use.
No warranty claim shall apply where the lifter is repaired or serviced by parties other
than those accredited and or approved by Aidacare.
Warranty does not extend to items or components which may require replacement
due to normal wear and tear (e.g. castors, plastic molded components, foam padding
(where fitted) and painted surfaces) for which AIDACARE nor its distributors can be
held responsible.
BATTERIES
Batteries carry a limited warranty from the original manufacturer which is subject to
a stringent wear and tear clause. Battery faults due to defect in original manufacture
typically become apparent within the first two months of use.
Any gradual deterioration in performance after this period is typically associated with
fair wear and tear, misuse and accidental damage, and as such is not covered by the
LINAK manufacturer’s warranty.
ALL WARRANTIES MADE ARE BACK TO BASE WARRANTIES MEANING THAT ANY
PARTS OR WHOLE LIFTERS REQUIRING REPAIR NEED TO BE RETURNED TO THE
NEAREST AIDACARE SERVICE CENTRE AT THE CUSTOMER’S EXPENSE – PLEASE
CONTACT AIDACARE FOR A CURRENT LIST OF SERVICE CENTRE LOCATIONS.
SPARE PARTS
SPARE PARTS LIST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM AIDACARE
ON 1300 130 122 or www.aidacarelifters.com.au

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: TROUBLESHOOTING SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AIDACARE
AUTHORISED SERVICE TECHNICIANS WHO ARE TRAINED IN SERVICING THE
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FEATURES OF THE PATIENT LIFTER.
The following is a guideline only to general troubleshooting.
Before carrying out any troubleshooting:
• CHECK TO ENSURE the RED emergency stop button is NOT pushed in.
• CHECK TO ENSURE maintenance procedures have been followed.
• CHECK TO ENSURE all lead connections are secure.
• CHECK TO ENSURE the battery is fully charged.
PROBLEM POTENTIAL FAULT ACTION
Warning alarm can be heard in
control unit
Battery is discharged
Battery may be faulty
Recharge battery
Replace battery
Power LED on charger does not
illuminate
Not connected to power
Fuse blown
Faulty Charger
Check plugged in to power
point and switched on
Replace fuse
Repair or replace charger
Actuator not running/no click
heard from control unit when
buttons pressed
Faulty control unit
Faulty handset
Repair or replace control unit
Actuator not running but
control unit clocks when
buttons pressed
Actuator plug not inserted fully
into control unit
Faulty actuator
Faulty control unit
Check plugs are completely
inserted into control unit ports
Repair or replace actuator and
or control unit
Actuator not lifting properly or
running slowly
Discharged or faulty battery
Weight in excess of safe
working load (SWL)
Faulty actuator
Recharge or replace battery
Repair or replace actuator
No clicking in control box when
buttons pressed
Emergency stop button
pressed
Battery completely discharged
Battery fuse faulty
Faulty control unit
Release emergency stop button
Recharge battery
Repair or replace control unit
Actuator only works in one
direction
Faulty handset
Faulty control unit
Emergency lower release
activated
Repair or replace handset
Repair or replace control unit
Check emergency actuator
release is reset