ARJO HUNTLEIGH Voyager Portable User manual

Voyager Portable
Technical Manual
001.08875 rev. 10  July 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................................................... 4
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION.......................................................................................................................... 4
RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................... 4
KEY TO SYMBOLS......................................................................................................................................... 4
SWL ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS .............................................................................5
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT................................................................................................7
LIFT UNIT..................................................................................................................................................... 7
WHAT'S INCLUDED........................................................................................................................................ 7
PARTS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 7
DIMENSION .................................................................................................................................................. 7
OPERATION...............................................................................................................................8
HOW TO USE THE VOYAGER PORTABLE ......................................................................................................... 8
BATTERY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................10
CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 10
CHARGING THE BATTERY............................................................................................................................ 11
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................11
DAILY CHECK LIST...................................................................................................................................... 11
INSPECTION AND CLEANING ........................................................................................................................ 12
STRAP INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................... 12
HANDLING AND STORAGE ........................................................................................................................... 12
BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 12
ANNUAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................13
STRAP REPLACEMENT................................................................................................................................. 13
DRUM REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 15
LIMIT SWITCH REPLACEMENT...................................................................................................................... 16
LIMIT SWITCH ROD REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................................. 17
SSRS BLOCK REPLACEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 18
MICA REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 22
CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................. 22
TOUCH PAD MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................... 24
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ............................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................................27
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................29

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
How to use this Manual
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT UNDER-
STANDING THIS MANUAL.
To ensure safe operation, read carefully the
entire manual, especially the section on
“Safety Instructions and Warnings”, before
installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment.
If anything is not completely understood,
please contact your supplier for more
details. Failure to comply with warnings in
this manual may result in injury.
Keep this manual with the lift and refer to it
as required. Contents of this manual are
subject to change without prior notice to
users.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols
may appear. Pay particular attention to the
information provided under these headings. These
special annotations are easily recognized as
follows:
WARNING: this symbol is
intended to alert the user to
hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in serious bodily
harm.
CAUTION: this symbol is intended
to alert the user of the presence of
important operating and
maintenance instructions, which
could prevent product damage or
possible personal injury.
NOTE: this symbol offers helpful
information concerning certain
operating procedures.
Additional copies of this manual can be purchased
by contacting your supplier. Include the User
Manual product number and equipment
identification numbers.
Exploded view and parts list are available upon
request.
Equipment Identification
The unit's identification number (specification,
model, serial number) appears on a silver
nameplate attached to the back of base.
Receipt of Equipment
Upon receipt of the equipment, verify it against the
packing list to ensure it is complete and inspect
the equipment for possible damage due to
shipping. If there is any damage, DO NOT USE
the equipment and notify the carrier immediately
to file a claim. Provide complete information
concerning damage claims or shipping errors to
your supplier. Include all equipment identification
numbers and group part numbers (if any) as
described above along with a full description of
damaged parts.
Key to Symbols
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED ON
LIFTER’S ATTACHMENT LABELS:
This symbol is required to be displayed on
regulated products for sale in the European
Market. It indicates that the product
complies with applicable European
Directives related to health, safety,
environment and consumer protection.
Safe Working Load represents the
maximum load the lifter is rated for safe
operation.
The following symbols are used on sling
labels and related to washing instructions:
Maximum washing temperature 80°C
(176°F) permanent cycle.
Do not use bleach.
Do not dry clean.
Tumble dry low temperature.
Do not iron.
Please refer to individual sling labels for complete
instructions regarding washing and drying.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
A.
GENERAL
IMPORTANT – READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE KEY PROVIDED WITH THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES.
READ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
ArjoHuntleigh ceiling lifts are installed by an authorized contractor or installer
Your lift is for transferring patients only. Do not use the lift for any other purpose.
Always carry out the daily checklist before using the lift.
ArjoHuntleigh ceiling lifts are specifically designed for ArjoHuntleigh ceiling track systems,
slings and accessories. Slings and accessories designed by any other manufacturer are
prohibited and will void ArjoHuntleigh’s warranty. Use only ArjoHuntleigh slings and
accessories to maintain patient’s safety and product utility.
ArjoHuntleigh ceiling lifts are intended to be used for patients within the specified weight limit
indicated for the lift. Do not attempt to lift more than the weight limit indicated.
Before attempting to transfer, the patient must be assessed by a qualified professional.
ArjoHuntleigh ceiling lifts must be used by a caregiver with proper training to work with the
patient to be transferred.
ONLY trained and qualified caregivers should transfer a patient. DO NOT attempt to use the lift
if you have not been properly trained to do so. This patient lift should never be used by a
patient on his/her own.
ALWAYS be prepared before attempting to transfer a patient.
DO NOT use a sling that is not recommended for the lift.
NEVER use a damaged, torn or frayed sling.
Always place the sling around the patient according to the instructions enclosed.
FOLLOW lifting procedures outlined in this manual.

USE all controls and safety features only according to the rules specified in this manual.
Never attempt to force a control or button on the lift.
DO NOT store the charger in a shower, bath or other areas with high humidity.
DO NOT drop the patient lift or battery. Dropping the battery or lift may cause internal damage
that is not easily seen. If the lift is suspected to be damaged, contact an authorized technician
for servicing.
IMPORTANT: Keep all components of the lift clean and dry, and have electrical and mechanical
safety checkpoints done as instructed in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Replace any precautionary or instruction labels that cannot be easily read.
Avoid violent shock during transportation.
B. SHOCK PREVENTION
DO NOT touch or use a lift with bare conductors or a damaged power cord. Electrically live
equipment can electrocute a patient. If the lift or charger has any exposed or damaged wires
contact your local dealer immediately.
DO NOT cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug. All ARJOHUNTLEIGH lifts
are equipped with three-prong plugs to protect from shock hazard or electrocution. Any two-
prong electrical outlet must be replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet according
to the National Electrical Code and local codes. It is the responsibility of the customer to have
the work done by a qualified electrician.
Do not splash or expose electric parts of the device to water or moisture.

Check nameplate for voltage and cycle requirements. These requirements differ by country.

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Do not attempt to use the lift in an area that has a different voltage and cycle requirement.
DO NOT attempt to expose service or repair the lift, battery or charger. If any unit is
malfunctioning, contact your local dealer.
READ the battery and charger instructions thoroughly before using or storing them.
C. FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION
Batteries may explode, leak and cause personal injury if not disposed of properly.
•Do not place or store the battery under direct sunlight or near a heat source
•Do not dispose of in fire
•Do not short the battery terminals
•Do not incinerate
•Flush with water if electrolyte (Acid) comes in contact with skin or eyes.
Batteries must be recycled, disposed of according to local law regulations. When returning
batteries, insulate their terminals with adhesive tape, etc. Otherwise, the residual electricity in
used batteries may cause fire or explosion.
D.
EQUIPMENT WARNING LABELS
Inspect all precautionary labels on the equipment. Order and replace all labels that cannot be
easily read.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
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DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
Lift Unit
The lift unit is an aluminium frame based system
driven by a gear reduced high torque motor.
OPERATING FEATURES
•Ultra-light: 5.45 kg (12 lb), battery included.
•Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor
control.
•Easily accessible controls on both sides of
the unit.
•Manual emergency lowering device (in case
of electrical failure).
•Emergency brake (in case of mechanical
failure). Operates on the same principle as a
car safety belt mechanism.
•Quick-Release feature allows very fast
winding and unwinding of the strap before
and after transfer operation.
•Anti-crush feature stops the lift when there is
no tension on the strap, avoiding any injury
to the patient. This feature also prevents the
strap from getting twisted inside the
machine.
•Current limiter for circuit protection in case of
overload.
•Low battery disconnect system to protect
batteries from been drained.
•Lifting speed: 4 cm/sec. (1.6 in./sec.).
•Strap length up to 2.2 m (88 in). Tested for
907 kg (2000 lb).
•CSA No. 601.1, UL No. 2601-1 and CE
certifications.
•Respects EMI standards.
What's included
ITEM QTY
Voyager lift 1
Battery 1
Charger and Charge Monitor 1
Power cord 1
4 mm Allen key 1
Instruction manual 1
Parts Description
* Charger and adaptor’s appearance may differ depending on unit revision.
Dimension
4 mm Allen Key
Hook
Charger w AC adaptor *
Charge Monitor
Optional
Hand Control
Strap
Control
Buttons
Control
Buttons
Battery
Eject
Button
Carry Handle
Charge Indicator
Battery
Carry Bar
Carry Bar

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OPERATION
How to use the Voyager
Portable
READ "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS" BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THE
VOYAGER LIFT.
Always carry out the daily checklist before
each lift use.
Damage to the lift may occur if
not properly handled. Carry the
VOYAGER PORTABLE by its
handle only. Do not carry the lift
with the arm extension
accessory or other accessory
not intended to be used to carry
the lift.
1. Install the patient sling.
2. Take the battery out of the charger and
insert it into the lift. Make sure the silver
contact points go inside the lift.
3. Once the patient sling is installed, unwind
the strap.
There are two ways to unwind the strap:
First, you can press the button while
holding tension on the strap with the other
hand (there must be tension on the strap for
the lift to function).
The other way to do this is
to use the "QUICK-
RELEASE"; Push the knob
(1) and pull the strap out of
the lift (2).
Push knob completely over to
ensure the QUICK-RELEASE will
work properly.
QUICK-RELEASE will not work if
there is tension on the strap.
Make sure the strap has some
slack in it before attempting to
slide the knob over.
DO NOT force the knob. It should slide
easily.
4. Attach the round hook to
the trolley in the track.
To help you reach the trolley, use
the arm extension as follows:
Insert the round hook into the loop of the arm
extension #700.08310 (1), then hook it to the
trolley in the track (2).
(1) (2)
5. Move the lift over to the patient.
Hold the lift with one hand at all
times when near a patient.
6. Lower the lift below the chin before
beginning to attach the sling straps (this is
to avoid the risk of facial contact caused by
movement of the lift).
For a patient in a lying position, lower the lift
near the thorax, and then install the straps.
7. Attach the straps of the sling for the sling to
be used.
8. Lift the patient slightly by pressing the
button.
BEFORE LIFTING THE PATIENT:
1. Make sure that all straps are
attached to the carry bar.
2. Make sure the patient's arms
are safely out of the way.
3. Make sure the sling is not
caught on an obstruction
(wheelchair brake or arm of
chair).
If any of the above occurs – lower the
patient immediately and correct the
problem.

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9. Lift until the patient's buttock
clears the arm supports or the
top of the bath or bed before
moving the patient. Guide the
legs past any obstacle.
10. When the patient is located
above the desired point of
transfer and ready to be
lowered, press the button.
11. Use the handles on the back of the
sling to position the patient when transferring
into a chair. Hold the handles firmly as the
sling lowers and the sling will tilt back to
position the patient.
12. Once the patient is properly seated and the
straps are loose, remove the sling from the
lift.
Hold the lift with one hand at all
times when near a patient.
13. Slide the lift away from the patient.
14. Unhook the lift from the
trolley in the track and use
the "QUICK RELEASE" to
shorten the strap. To do
so, push the knob (1) and
hold the strap while it
winds itself into the lift.
Push the knob completely over
to ensure the "QUICK-
RELEASE" will work properly.
"QUICK-RELEASE" will not work
if there is tension on the strap.
Make sure the strap has some
slack in it before attempting to
slide the knob over.
DO NOT force the knob. It should slide
easily.
When using the "QUICK-
RELEASE" hold the strap in your
hand and release the knob (1)
only when the strap is not going
in motion. This will prevent wear
of the internal components.
15. The sling may be removed from around the
patient.
Emergency Lowering Feature
In the event of an electrical or functional failure,
the Voyager Portable has an emergency
manual-lowering feature.
If the lift malfunctions when a patient is being
transferred, the emergency manual lowering
device provides a safe way of lowering the
patient onto a chair or bed.
To operate the emergency lowering feature:
1. Find the rubber stopper and label on the side
of the lift.
2. Pull the rubber stopper out of the Voyager
Portable casing – DO NOT DISCARD.
3. Move the patient over a bed or chair.
4. Using the Allen key provided with this
manual, turn the key clockwise to lower the
patient into the chair. As the key turns the
motor directly, each key turn will move the
patient slightly.
5. Once the patient is lowered safely into a
chair or bed, take the lift to a certified
technician to be serviced.

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Battery Information
DO NOT DROP BATTERY. A
DROPPED BATTERY MAY HAVE
INTERNAL DAMAGE THAT IS
NOT VISIBLE. IT MAY LOSE ITS
ABILITY TO RECHARGE.
Due to internal damage caused when the
battery is dropped, the battery may
indicate that it is fully charged, when in
fact the battery cannot hold a full charge.
A green light indicated on the charger
may not accurately reflect a full charge on
a damaged battery.
NEVER attempt to use a battery that
appears to be damaged or dented.
DO NOT store battery near a heat source.
Heat will damage the battery.
Always keep metal battery contacts clean.
•24 Vdc, 2.0 Ah interchangeable and
rechargeable battery.
•Provides 10 to 30 transfers per battery
charge (may vary depending on patient
weight and battery condition. See graph
below).
Life cycle (number of charging cycles) of the
battery is largely dependent on the depth of
discharge in each cycle. The more the battery is
drained, the shorter its life’s span. The life of the
battery is also related to such factors as varying
temperatures and rest periods between charge
and discharge.
Graph 1: Number of recharge vs. Depth of
discharge
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Charge/discharge cycles
100
50%
30%
%
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
0
GRAPH #1 illustrates the relationship between
discharging depth and expected battery life.
If you use only 30% of the battery power
between each charge, you can expect the
battery to fully charge 1050 times.
If you drain the battery until it beeps every time,
you can expect the battery to fully charge only
300 times.
To prolong battery life - Put the
battery into the charger
WHENEVER THE LIFT IS NOT IN
USE.
The battery will not overcharge.
ARJOHUNTLEIGH uses sealed lead-acid
batteries. Contrary to nickel-cadmium,
ARJOHUNTLEIGH batteries do not have any
memory effect. Therefore, batteries should
not be completely drained before recharge.
Graph 2: Number of lifts vs. Lift load
The graph above (GRAPH #2) illustrates the
relationship between the load lifted and the
number of lifts that can be done with one
recharged battery.
Do not drain the battery
excessively. This will
dramatically reduce the battery
life’s span.
If the low battery buzzer sounds, be sure
to recharge the battery as soon as
possible.
Charger Specifications
#700.13500
•Class 2 power cord rated at 2.5 A
(100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz).
•Charger input: 100-240 Vac,
50-60 Hz, 50VA
•Charger output: 27 Vdc 1A.
#700-24201
•Class 2 double insulated
•Charger input: 100-240 Vac,
50-60 Hz
•Charger output: 28.1 Vdc, 1A.
•Used with charge monitor
#700-13501
#700-15567
•Class 2 double insulated
•Charger input: 100-240Vac,
50-60 Hz
•Charger output: 24Vdc, 24VA, 1A
•Used with charge monitor
#700-13501
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weight (lb s.)