Costcare L300C User manual

Manual Hydraulic (Item: L300C)
Mobile Patient Lift
User Manual
DEALERS: This manual MUST be given to the user of the patient lift.
USER: Before using this patient lift, read this manual and save for future reference.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to adjust or operate patient lift without carefully reading all instruction in
this manual.

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Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................................2
1.1 STANDARD SYMBOLS AND WARNING LABELS......................................................................................................2
1.2 INTENDED USE..............................................................................................................................................2
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................3
1.4 LIFE EXPECTANCY ..........................................................................................................................................6
2.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................7
2.1 PATIENT LIFT ................................................................................................................................................7
3.0 EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY......................................................................................................................8
3.1 UNPACKING THE PATIENT LIFT .........................................................................................................................8
3.2 ASSEMBLING THE PATIENT LIFT.........................................................................................................................9
4.0 EQUIPMENT OPERATION .................................................................................................................12
4.1 OPERATING THE PATIENT LIFT.........................................................................................................................12
5.0 LIFTING THE PATIENT .......................................................................................................................14
5.1 PREPARING THE LIFT FOR USE.........................................................................................................................14
5.2 LIFTING/MOVING THE PATIENT......................................................................................................................15
5.3 TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT..........................................................................................................................16
6.0 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING ............................................................................................................19
6.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.............................................................................................................................19
6.2 DETECTING WEAR AND DAMAGE ...................................................................................................................20
6.3 LUBRICATION..............................................................................................................................................20
6.4 CHECKING AND TIGHTENING MAST PIVOT BOLT ................................................................................................21
6.5 REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP..................................................................................................................22
6.6 REPLACING THE SWIVEL BAR..........................................................................................................................23
6.7 REPLACING THE CASTERS/FORKS ....................................................................................................................24
6.8 CLEANING..................................................................................................................................................25
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..............................................................................................................26
8.0 LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX 1 –RISK ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................28
APPENDIX 2 –SERVICE RECORD.....................................................................................................................29

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Standard Symbols and Warning Labels
Warnings
Signal words with symbols are used in this manual to highlight hazards or unsafe practices
which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for
definitions of the signal words and symbols.
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage or minor injury or both.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to equipment or property
if it is not avoided.
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for ease of use.
1.2 Intended Use
The Manual Patient Lift is intended for use in within an institutional healthcare
environment, i.e. hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation care, assisted living.
The patient lift is NOT a transport device. It is intended to transfer an individual from
one resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair).
DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient’s physician, nurse or
medical assistant.

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The lifts are intended for users who fully understood the content of this manual and
is not intended for use by children.
1.3 Safety Precautions
1.3.1 Assembling the Lift
WARNING
DO NOT overtighten the mounting hardware as this will damage the mounting
brackets.
1.3.2 Operating the Lift
WARNING
DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the patient lift. The weight limitation
for the lift is 450 lbs.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from moving parts to avoid injury.
Although two assistants are recommended for all lifting preparation and transferring
procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use
of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each
individual case.
1.3.3 Using the Slings
WARNING
Use a sling advised by the individual’s doctor, nurse or medical assistant for the
comfort and safety of the individual being lifted.
DO NOT insert any kind of plastic back incontinence pad or seating cushion between
patient and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during
transfer.
After each wash (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s) for
wear, tears, and loose stitching. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are
unsafe and could result in injury, and should be DISCARDED immediately.

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DO NOT alter slings.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced,
to ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a stationary
object (bed, chair or commode).
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure the wheel locks in place to prevent chair
movements that could lead to potential falls.
When connecting slings to the patient lift, make sure there is sufficient head support
when lifting a patient.
1.3.4 Lifting the Patient
WARNING
When using the lift, the legs MUST be opened to the maximum position and locked
before lifting the patient.
The rear casters of the patient lift MUST be kept unlocked when lifting an individual.
Locking the casters during lifting procedures could cause the lift to tip and endanger
the patient and assistants. The unlocked casters during lifting procedures will allow
the patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair, bed
or any stationary object.
Specific slings are made for the Manual Hydraulic Patient Lifts. For the safety of the
patient, DO NOT intermix slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers.
Warranty will be voided.
When the patient is elevated a few inches off a stationary surface and before moving
the patient, check again to make sure that all hardware or straps are properly
connected. If any attachment is NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto
the bed and rectify the issue.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made prior to moving the patient.
Patient's arms should be kept inside of the straps.
During transfer, with patient suspended in a sling attached to the lift, DO NOT roll
caster base over uneven surfaces that could cause the patient lift to tip over. Use
steering handle on the mast at all times to maneuver the patient lift.

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1.3.5 Transferring the Patient
WARNING
When the patient is elevated a few inches off a stationary surface and before moving
the patient, check again to make sure that all hardware or straps are properly
connected. If any attachment is NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto
the bed and rectify the issue.
Wheelchair wheels MUST be locked before lowering the patient into the wheelchair
for transport.
Make sure the wheelchair weight capacity can withstand the patient's weight prior
to loading the patient.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced,
to ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from the bed or
chair.
Mast pivot under the rubber boot must be tight to ensure safe use of the patient lift.
Bolt must be checked at least every six months in conjunction with periodic
maintenance.
1.3.6 Performing Maintenance
WARNING
ONLY qualified personnel should carry out the lift maintenance.
DO NOT attempt to open the pre-sealed hydraulic pump or obtain local service, for
it will VOID the warranty and might result in damage. Consult your dealer or
manufacturer for further information.
After the first year of operation, the hooks of the swivel bar and the mounting
brackets of the boom should be inspected every three months to determine the
extent of wear. If these parts become worn, replacement must be made.
After the first year of operation, inspect the swivel bar and the eye of the boom (to
which it attaches) for wear. If the metal is worn, the parts MUST be replaced. Make
this inspection every six months thereafter.
Inspect the casters and axle bolts every six months to check for tightness and wear.

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Regular maintenance of patient lifts and accessories is necessary to ensure proper
operation. DO NOT overtighten mounting hardware. This will damage mounting
brackets.
1.3.7 Disposal
WARNING
This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer.
This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if
disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation.
Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your
recycling facility at its end of life.
1.4 Life Expectancy
Lift - The lift expectancy of the lift is eight years, presuming that the product is used
daily and in accordance with safety instructions and maintenance instructions stated
in this manual.

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2.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
2.1 Patient Lift
L300C
Model Type
Hydraulic Manual Lift
Height at Sling Hook-up - MAX
57.5”
Height at Sling Hook-up - MIN
14”
Base Width OPEN
40”
BASE Width Closed
23”
Base Height (Clearance)
5”
Base Length
41.3”
Caster Size (Front/Rear)
3”/ 3”(lockable)
Weight Capacity
450 lbs
Weight IN Carton
83 lbs
Weight OUT of Carton
69 lbs

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3.0 EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY
3.1 Unpacking the Patient Lift
WARNING
To avoid injury, DO NOT attempt to remove the lift from the carton without
assistance.
I. Unpack the components from the shipping carton.
II. Upon unpacking your patient lift, the package should contain all of the following
components.
III. Examine exterior of the patient lift for nicks, dents, scratches or damages. Inspect
all components.
Main component provided in the package:
Lift Caster Base x 1
Boom/Mast assembly x 1
Shifter Handle x 1
Not all items provided in the carton are shown in the above. Threaded screws are
fastened to their intended locations and therefore omitted from the illustration.
Unless the lift is to be used immediately, retain boxes, containers, and packing
materials for use in storing until use of patient lift is required.
IMPORTANT
Store the repackaged patent lift in a dry area. Do not place other objects on top of
the repackaged patient lift.

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3.2 Assembling the patient lift
WARNING
Use only parts supplied by the manufacturer for assembly to ensure correct
alignment of all parts for safe operation.
3.2.1 Assembling the boom/mast assembly to the base
I. Step on the locking levers to lock the two rear casters at the base.
II. Remove the wing screw fastened to mounting barrel of the base.
III. Position the mast assembly in an upright position and insert the mast into the
mounting barrel of the base. The notches at the bottom of the mast should lock
in with the tabs in the mounting barrel, preventing the mast from rotating once it
is inserted into the base.
IV. Secure the mast assembly to the base with the wing screw.