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.

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3.2 Joining the
pre-assembled structures
Remove packaging carefully.
Please refer to page 8.
Place the base structure on the ground with
the back casters braked. Insert the platform
by inserting the two bolts (B) into the holes
in the mast base. DO NOT REMOVE THE
GREY PLASTIC PIECES (A) OF THE MAST
BASE. Remove locking knob (D) and insert
mast-handle structure (C) into base structure.
Finally place the metal flange (E) that adjusts
the assembly by the locking knob (D),
making sure that it is firm and tight. Check
that the legs open and close normally and
that the casters rotate correctly.
The electric actuator is not supplied and
assembled on the hoist in the factory. If you
need to assemble the actuator, loosen the
ring (J) securing the pin (K). To disassemble
do the opposite operation.
Connect FIRMLY in the base of the
charger the remote control (F) and the
linear actuator (G).
3.1. Components
Carefully remove the packaging and place
the two pre-assembled structures supplied in
a clear area. (Picture 1)
BASE STRUCTURE
1. Mast base
2. Pedals
3. Back castors (with brake)
4. Legs
5. Front castors (without brake)
PLATFORM
6. Platform feet
MAST – HANDLE STRUCTURE
7. Mast
8. Telescopic boom
9. Handle for carer
10. Handle for patient
11. Support for sling
12. Electric motor
13. Battery charging base
14. Removable battery
15. Remote control
16. Locking knob (initially on mast base)
17. Mast bracket (actuator lower support)
18. Boom bracket (actuator top support)
19. Support for knees
3. Assembly
No tools are necessary to assemble the
hoist, although some parts are considerably
heavy. It is therefore advisable to use the
assistance of a helper when handling such
parts. Pay attention to avoid being knocked
or trapped.

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4. Operating
Instructions
4.1 Recommendations
To spread the legs, step on the left pedal. To
narrow the legs, step on the right pedal. While
transferring users and to negotiate doors and
confined corridors, the legs should preferably
be narrowed.
When lifting or lowering a user, it is
recommended to press and hold the relevant
button. Repeatedly pressing and releasing the
buttons will cause the actuator motor to start
and stop each time, using more battery and
shortening its operating lifetime.
The electrical system includes a emergency
stop red button. When the red button is in
the out position, the battery will operate
normally. When the red button is depressed,
the power from the battery is cut off. To
reset the button to the out position, turn it
clockwise and release.
The knee’s support is adjustable: allowing five
different heights (50, 54, 58, 62 and 66 cm
from floor.
This support is adjustable to guarantee the
best support for knees adapting to each
user. It has a strap with safety lock in case
it is necessary to adjust the legs of the user.
The boom of the crane is telescopic (see
page 4) to adapt to different measurements
(5 positions every 30 mm). To SHORTEN
the boom, release the safety button (M) and
the button (L) and slide the mobile boom
towards the mast. To EXTEND the arm,
release the button (L) and slide the mobile
boom outwards and position it as much as
you want. The security button (M) will remain
fixed in the last position.
4.2. Recharging battery
If you only have one removable battery and
one charging base, place the hoist near an
electric socket, connect the power supply
cable to the charging base and plug into the
mains (220V).
While the battery is charging the actuator
fails, the emergency stop should not be
pressed and green LEDs “on” lights. The
battery indicator lines flash. When fully
charged the 4 battery indicator lines will
remain fixed. The green “on” light will remain
on until you disconnect from the network.
If you have an extra charging base, you can
remove the battery from the charging base
mounted on the hoist and charge it using the
extra charging base, suitably located near a
mains electricity socket.
Lifting and lowering the user is achieved
by the electric actuator’s action on the
hoist boom. These movements are easy
to control using the two buttons (up and
down) provided on the hand control. When
the boom reaches the upper or lower limit
of its run, it stops automatically.
If the hoist is used daily, it is recommended
to recharge the battery during the night.
The charger will not allow the battery to
overcharge.
When not using the hoist, it is
recommended to recharge the battery at
least once every three months to ensure it
is always in good working condition.
Do not disconnect the black charger
jack plug by pulling the cable. When not
recharging the battery, it is recommended
to keep the mains cable plugged into
the charging base to prevent any liquids
accidentally entering the socket.

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4.3. Changing the battery
To remove the battery from the charging base,
hold the upper handle, press and remove
carefully off its support. To place the battery
back in the charging base, slide it on position,
join the upper handle on the support until you
hear a click.
4.4. Overload
Control box beeps twice if the actuator is
overloaded (above the current limit). Start
work after some minutes when the overload
will be eliminated. Work cycle approx. 2
minutes in continuous use and 18 minutes in
break.
4.5. Improper use
Improper use of this hoist may result in injury
to the users and/or damage to the device,
in addition to invalidating the warranty.
Examples of improper use are.
• Use by persons who have not read this
user manual and/or who have not been
trained by a member of the authorized
personnel.
• Use of the hoist, functions, accessories
or movement by persons not qualified to
operate the device safely.
• Use of the electrical functions by more
than one person simultaneously.
• Use with a load exceeding the maximum
working load displayed on the hoist.
• Faulty connection to the mains when
charging the battery.
• Connecting any devices to the hoist
that have not been authorized by the
manufacturer.
• Pulling the power supply cable to move
the hoist.
• Cleaning the hoist with excessive water,
pressure jets or in a wash-tunnel.
• Using the hoist outdoors or to move a
patient inside a vehicle.
• Using the hoist on soft, unprepared
terrain.
• Using the hoist on terrain with a slope
gradient greater than 5º (loaded with a
patient).
• Extreme, intensive use of the actuator
failing to observe the maximum working
load displayed on the label.
• Using devices and/or accessories
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Any other use of the hoist that is not in
accordance with its intended purpose.
• Not respecting work cycles: 2 minutes in
continuous use and 18 minutes in rest.
5. Sling
5.1. Sling safety and
maintenance
Choosing the right size of sling and correctly
fitting it on the area requiring treatment are
crucial to ensure its purpose is fulfilled safely
and efficiently, with a satisfactory lifetime.
Bear in mind that a loose sling may diminish
its therapeutic efficacy and an excessively
tight sling may have an adverse effect on
blood circulation and/or illnesses other than
those you set out to treat.
SAFETY Never use with loads exceeding
the maximum working load of the hoist (as
displayed on the hoist).
Before using a sling on a user, check that
it is in perfect working condition. It is
recommended to use it previously on healthy
persons to be-come familiar with its use.
Do not use the sling if it appears torn, worn,
frayed or distorted.
5.2. Positioning of sling to user
Incline the user to the front and check if they
are well-fastened to reduce risk of fall.
Put sling under the back of user, in the middle,
with the opening in symmetrical position with