Bestcare BestLift 400 Series User manual

PRODUCT
FEATURES
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY WARRANTY
MODELS BestLift 400 series
BestLift 500 series
BestLift 600 series
Ensure the product has been assembled according to the
instructions in this manual.
All operators should have received or read and understood the
instructions for safe and proper operation of the patient lift.
L.L.C.
BESTLIFT
F U L L B O D Y P A T I E N T L I F T

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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mechanical equipment requires. Please pay careful attention to the
following important information regarding the care, maintenance, and
operation of the patient lift. Carefully read these instructions before
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
 Special care must be taken with users/patients who cannot themselves provide
assistance while being lifted. (i.e. patients who are comatose, spastic, agitated, or
otherwise severely handicapped.)
 The patient lift should be used solely for transferring a user/patient from one
utility (beds, chairs, toilets, etc.) to another. The patient lift should not be used for
transporting or moving any patient from one location to another location.
 During lifting or lowering, whenever possible, always keep the base of the lift in the
widest position.
 The base of the lift should be closed before moving the lift.
 Do not roll casters over any object while the user/patient is in the sling.
 Do not lock casters during lifting.
 While being lifted in a sling, always keep the user/patient centered over the base and
facing the caregiver operating the lifter.
 Never leave the user/patient unattended during lifting.
The BestLift allows a person to be lifted and transferred safely, with minimum physical
effort provided by the caregiver. Before attempting to lift anyone, please practice
operating the lift. Also prior to actual lifting, explain the lifting procedure to the user/
patient.

DEFINITIONS
& SYMBOLS
Warning! Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to
the product or serious injury to the operator and/or user.
Important instructions follow. Read and understand the
instructions in the manual before using the product.
Note! Important information concerning the product and/or its
correct and proper usage follows.
Symbols used in this manual and their meanings:
In this manual the user refers to the patient or resident and may be used
interchangeably at different times. Caregiver refers to the operator or
person who is assisting with the transfer.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
Designed to provide the perfect combination of patient safety, weight
capacity and maneuverability. This lift is manufactured to meet the needs of
the general patient population in hospitals and nursing homes. Caregivers
appreciate the ease of operation and patients are reassured by the stability
and overall comfort provided.
 400, 500, and 600 Lb. safe working loads
 Heavy duty multi tilt spreader bar
 Low base
 Digital scale accessory
 Emergency lowering device
DESCRIPTION
& APPLICATIONS
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PRODUCT
FEATURES

PRODUCT
FEATURES
PL400 series PL500 series PL600 series
Maximum Safe Load Capacity 400 Lb. 500 Lb. 600 Lb.
Max. height of spreader bar 68” 75.4” 81”
Min. height of spreader bar 28” 22.4” 27”
Base closed external width 26” 26” 27.6”
Base open external width 37” 41” 38”
Base height clearance 4.7” 4.7” 4 .7”
Mast height 48” 49.8” 50.1”
Overall length 40” 47” 49.6”
Dual front casters No Yes Yes
2 Point Spreader Bar Optional Yes Optional
6 Point Spreader Bar Yes Optional Yes
Emergency Release Yes Yes Yes
Weigh Scale Optional Optional Optional
SPECIFICATIONS
& OPTIONS
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*Bestcare is committed to continuous improvements of our products therefore the
specs, dimensions, and features listed above are for guidance only and subject to
change without prior notice.
Input Voltage 220-240VAC 50Hz /
110-120VAC 60Hz
220-240VAC 50Hz /
110-120VAC 60Hz
Output Voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC
Battery Pack 24 VDC 5AH 24 VDC 5AH
Control Handset Panel and Handset
Protection Class IPxx IP66
Over-duty alarm by buzzer by LCD
Battery Status by LED color indicator by LCD
CONTROL BOX EL SERIES E SERIES

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ASSEMBLY
Prior to assembly, unpack all parts from the shipping carton and
check for any missing parts. Contact you dealer immediately if a
part is missing.
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Parts List for PL500 SERIES
1. Boom
2. Mast
3. Base
4. Spreader bar w/ Sling hooks
5. Pendant / Hand Control
6. Actuator
7 Control box and Battery Pack
8 Rear Caster w/ Brake
9. Front dual casters
Parts List for PL400 SERIES
1. Boom
2. Mast
3. Base
4. Spreader bar w/ Sling hooks
5. Pendant / Hand Control
6. Actuator
7 Control box and Battery Pack
8 Rear Caster w/ Brake
9. Front caster
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3
4
5
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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY
Parts List for PL600 SERIES
1. Boom
2. Mast
3. Base
4. Spreader bar w/ Sling hooks
5. Pendant / Hand Control
6. Actuator
7 Control box and Battery Pack
8 Rear Caster w/ Brake
9. Front dual casters
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3
4
5
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6
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8
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STEP BY STEP ASSEMBLY
Engage the brakes. Remove the bolts
from the bottom of the mast and base. Pull
the Mast to an upright position. Re-insert
the bolts into the holes at bottom of the
mast and tighten the nuts.
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Attach boom to top of
mast. Re-insert the
bolts into the holes and
tighten the nuts.
2
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3
Attach the spreader bar to the boom and
insert pin. Insert keeper ring to secure
spreader bar to the boom.
Attach the spreader bar to the boom and
insert pin. Insert keeper ring to secure
spreader bar to boom.
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SPREADER BAR ASSEMBLY FOR
SPREADER BAR ASSEMBLY FOR
PL400 & PL600 SERIES
PL500 SERIES
ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY
A. Attach the bottom of actuator to the
bracket on the mast and insert pin. Insert
keeper ring through hole in pin to secure
base of actuator.
B. Attach the top of the actuator to
the bracket on the boom and insert
pin. Insert keeper ring through hole
in pin to secure actuator to upper
bracket.
A. Attach the bottom of actuator to
the bracket on the mast and insert
pin. Insert keeper ring through hole
in pin to secure base of actuator
B. Attach the top of the actuator to
the bracket on the boom and insert
pin. Insert keeper ring through hole
in pin to secure actuator to upper
bracket.
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A. B.
B.
ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR
ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR
PL400E
PL500E & PL600E
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Install the control box. Slide the control box over and onto
the metal tab mounted at the bottom of the Mast. Line up
the control box with the hole at the top of the mast and
insert the screw to hold the control box in place. Secure
the control box by turning the lock mechanism into the lock
position.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
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Battery pack release
Battery indicator
LCD display Lifting actuator UP
Lifting actuator DOWN
Emergency button
AC Power Plug
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Pendant Plug
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Actuator Plug
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(for LEGACY electronics assembly see page 16)
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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY
FEATURES:
 Smart charging function for longer battery life
 Battery capacity indicator on battery pack
 Soft start and stop for lifting actuator
 Soft and Hardware over-current protection
 Actuator’s Over-duty protection with sign on LCD
 Emergency stop button interrupts the power supply
to the actuator and makes the actuator stop immediately
in case of sudden danger
 Internal charger
 LCD-display showing battery capacity and indication
when the battery needs recharging.
 Audible alarm for low battery capacity
 Standard protection class: IP 66
 Pulling-proof design to lock the AC plug
LCD INDICATORS
Overload
Battery Volume
Overused
low battery Battery Low
(Blink)
Capacity Function
90% Battery is charged to
around 90%
70% Battery is charged to
around 70
50%
50% Battery
Capacity Remaining
Charge batteries
immediately.
25%
25% Battery
Capacity Remaining
Charge batteries
immediately.
10%
Battery is charged to
around 10%
Buzzer beeps / Only
lowering possible
0% Power off
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EMERGENCY STOP FOR
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS ONLY
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NOT BE USED FOR OVER 3 DAYS TO MAINTAIN OPTIMAL BATTERY LIFE AND PERFORMANCE.
Emergency stop button interrupts the power supply to the actuators and
makes the actuators stop immediately in case of sudden danger.
press RED button turn RED button clockwise
LOCKED UNLOCKED
REMOVE AND INSERT BATTERY PACK:
FEATURES OF POWER PLUG:
REMOVE : press button A and pull out in the up direction (Fig.1)
C-CLAMP :
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the power plug
WATERPROOF COVER:
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to prevent water ingress.
INSERT:
 Insert the battery pack into control box as show in Fig. 2 & 3.
 While pressing the release/latch button A, slide the battery pack
into control box in the downward direction and ensure battery
pack latch hooks onto the top of the control box.
 Once the battery pack is hooked onto the control box, release
button A.
C-clamp
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Waterproof cover
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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY
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Step 1: Install two mounting bolts (M5 or gauge 10 having at least 8mm head) onto
the mounting surface that are 12.4 in. / 31.6cm apart as shown in Fig. A.
Step 2: Turn the lock mechanism to the unlocked position Fig.B.
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slot over the bottom screw.
Step 3B: Align and fasten the top hole to the top screw.
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mounting surface.
Step 4: Lock the charging unit securely in place as shown in Fig. C.
TO REMOVE AND INSERT BATTERY PACK PLEASE SEE PAGE 14. FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE AND INSERT BATTERY PACK FROM CONTROL
BOX.
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Battery pack release
AC on LED (green)
Charge on LED
(yellow)
Battery indicator
AC Power Plug
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Fig. A:
31.6 cm
Unlocked Position Locked Position
Fig. B: Fig. C:
(extra wall-mount charger and battery pack)
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Pendant Plug
Charger Plug
Actuator Plug
* refer to page 15 for charging instructions
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Battery indicator
Battery Test Button
Emergency button
CHECKING THE BATTERY:
 Check batteries by pressing the Battery Testing Button (blue circle
with a battery sign) on the control box.
 Batteries are fully charged when all lights on the Battery Indicator
are “ON”.
 Charge batteries when Indicator shown only one “GREEN” light.
 Do not use the lift when no “GREEN” light is shown. Charge the
batteries immediately.
 Replace batteries when frequent charging is needed.
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(for PERFORMANCE electronic assembly see page 12)
Attach the Control Box Hanging Bracket to the Mast and tighten the
nuts. Once the bracket is secure, then place the Legacy Electronic Box
inside.
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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY
WARNING BUZZERS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON CHARGING
CHARGING THE BATTERY
KNOW WHAT YOUR BATTERY IS TELLING YOU
RED
AMBER
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
FULLY CHARGED
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
NEED CHARGE
ON ON /OFF OFF OFF OFF CHARGE IMMEDIATELY. DON'T USE THE LIFT
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF BAD BATTERIES OR BAD CONNECTION
The control box has a buzzer that provides you with information on the
status of the batteries and the lift. To stop the buzzer, push down the
RESET button or press the Battery Test button.
 Push lift to charging location and charge the batteries with the
charger provided. Frequent plug/unplug of the hand control and
motor into/from the control box may damage the control box.
 Do not charge batteries over 12 hours.
 Ensure the power is switched “ON” (the red “RESET” button should be up).
 Insert charging plug into charging port on the control box.
 Plug charger to power supply.
 All lights of battery indicator should be “ON” while charging.
 It takes approximately 2-3 hours to fully charge the batteries from one green
light.
 It takes approximately 7-9 hours to fully charge the batteries from the red light.
 Do not leave the batteries on charging for an extensive period of time. This
will shorten the life of the batteries.
 Do not let the batteries run down to the last red light. This might shorten the
life of the batteries or damage the batteries.
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BUZZER TYPE
INDICATION
NOTE
2beeps/sec Low Battery
(red/amber lights on)
Charge batteries immediately.
3beeps/sec Low Battery
(red light on)
Charge batteries immediately.
6beeps/sec Very Low Battery
(no light on)
Charge batteries immediately.
3beeps every
other second
Bad Battery
(no light on)
Replace batteries.
3long beeps Overloaded. Batteries are charged but lift
does not lift.
Exceeded maximum load capacity.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Double check all assemblies for tightness and
read operating instructions carefully prior to use.
Do not attempt to use patient lift unless the patient
exhibits control over the upper body, strength to
grasp the handles, ability to bear some weight and
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 Turn on the power by twisting the RED RESET BUTTON clockwise.
 Press the UP or DOWN button on the hand control once. Check if
the battery indicator lights are on.
 Position the base of the lift around or under the object.
 Widen the base and engage the caster brakes.
Do not attempt to transfer a patient without prior approval of the
person’s nurse. Also, do not transfer without having studied the
instructions and performed several practices in operating the
product. Together (with the patients doctor, nurse, or medical
attendant) select a sling that is both practical and comfortable. The
sling selected should be one that serves the needs of the patient,
while providing the patient with optimal safety. Never interfere with
the lift, unless instructed by the attendant. Have a doctor, nurse, or
medical attendant (experienced in the use of the BestLift) present
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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 User/patient should be in the center of the bed.
 Position user onto his/her side by rolling user towards you.
 Roll the sling in half, approximately. The handle on the back section should
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 Position the sling under the user/patient so the commode aperture aligns with
the base of the spine and top of the sling close to the neck.
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sling. This will allow you to unroll the remainder of the sling from the other
side of the user.
 Once the sling has been positioned centrally, feed the leg sections under the
thighs and draw them up between the thighs.
 Raise the head of the bed if this function is available.
 Move the lift slowly towards the user and position the spreader bar over the
user’s/patient’s chest.
Turn the lift “ON” by turning the red “RESET”
button clockwise. Turn the lift “OFF” by pressing
down the “RESET” button.
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Attach Loop A of the sling to Hook A on Spreader Bar;
attach Loop B to Hook B; attach Loop C to Hook C; attach
Loop D to Hook D.
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B
D
C
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C
D
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 Lift the user above the bed by using the hand control.
 Pull lift away from bed. Position user over the wheelchair or chair then lower
the patient onto the surface.
Note: Reverse the above procedures when returning the user/patient to bed.
A
BA
B
C
D
Attach Loop A and D of the sling to Hook A on Spreader Bar; attach Loop B
and C to Hook B.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS