alerta ALT-PLS200 User manual

User
Manual
ALT-PLS200
Stand 200 Powerlifter UK Version

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Contents
Features, warranty & technical service Page 03
Safety precautions Page 04
Assembly Page 07
Operating instructions Page 09
Sling Page 10
Maintenance Page 11
Troubleshooting Page 13
Technical specifications Page 17

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1. Features, warranty
& technical service
This product is intended by the manufacturer
to be used on human beings for the purpose
of lifting, lowering and moving users. The user
should have some mobility and capacity of
fastening because the hoist is not destined
for long transfer, if not to incorporate/
descents users from chair/toilet/bed for
changing nappies and/or short transfer.
Our products have a 2-year warranty against
any manufacturing fault (12 months in the
case of batteries and electrical equipment). If
the buyer or the end user allows unauthorized
personnel to operate the product or fails
to observe the cleaning and maintenance
recommendations contained in this manual,
all warranty rights and liability claims will be
forfeited.
Alerta Medical sells all its products through
a network of distributors. In the event of
a problem, the end user should contact
the DISTRIBUTOR from whom they have
purchased the product. Alerta Medical
provides distributors with the spare parts
needed to undertake maintenance work on
the products.
Alerta Medical operates a policy of
continuous improvement of all its products.
Hence, device specifications may change
without prior notice.

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2. Safety precautions
Any person using or assembling these items
must first read and understand the assembly,
operating and cleaning instructions provided.
Read all safety information contained in this
manual (highlighted with the symbol )
carefully. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in damage to property and/or
personal injury.
2.1 Recommendations
Familiarize yourself with the safety controls
and devices before operating the hoist. Use
a sling that is EC marked and check that its
size and other characteristics are appropriate
to the user. Do not use a sling that is frayed
or worn, and always follow the instructions
provided with it.
Check that the combined weight of the
patient and the sling does not exceed the
maximum working load displayed on the
hoist.
A loaded hoist should always be used on flat,
smooth surfaces that are free of obstacles.
If moving a user along a sloping surface, the
gradient must not be greater than 5º and
it is recommended to use the assistance of
a helper. Never leave a hoist loaded with a
user on a sloping surface. Transfer the user
with the hoist legs in parallel position at a
maximum speed of 3 km/h (0.8 m/s). Keep
the hoist away from water, humidity, splashes
and corrosive atmospheres (indoor swimming
pools, the sea, etc.). Do not use the electric
hoist in the shower or recharge the battery in
the bathroom.
Do not force the safety controls and devices.
Do not push the mast, the boom or the user
to move the hoist.
2.2 Braking and moving
2.3 Before moving a user
Consider individual hazards, including:
• Mobility and capacity of fastening of user
• Risk of crushing/squeezing
• Potential falls
• Disturbed users
• Users with learning difficulties
• Small children and pregnant women
• Persons without the mental capacity to
recognize unsafe behaviour
• Unauthorized persons
Anybody who is authorized to use the hoist
must be able to do so in a safe and controlled
way.
Due to the continuous, smooth lifting
action of the moving parts, there is risk of
entrapment. When operating these parts,
the user and/or the carer must make sure
that there are no body parts in the areas
where they may become trapped.
While the hoist is stationary, the brakes
should always be on, except when lifting
or lowering a patient. If the wheels are
free to rotate during these operations,
the hoist will find the centre of gravity of
the hoist patient unit. On the other hand,
if the wheels are locked, the patient will
be dragged to the centre of gravity of
the hoist patient unit, which will result in
discomfort.

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2.4 Electrical safety
precautions
All the hoist’s electrical connections must
comply with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) standards. The power
supply should be equipped with an earth-
leakage circuit breaker with a maximum
operating current of 30 mA, as prescribed by
standard IEC 364-5-53.
This product complies with the standards
EN 60601-1 and EN 60601-1-2 on electrical
apparatus and the electromagnetic
interference of medical devices. Therefore,
it does not interfere or is not interfered
when combined with other medical devices
that also comply with the electromagnetic
standards.
Before moving the hoist, make sure the
power supply cable is unplugged from the
mains. Any work on electrical parts may
only be undertaken by authorized, qualified
personnel.