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Novaltis
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USER GUIDE
Patient lift
A DUPONT MEDICAL trademark

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USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR NOVALTIS PATIENT LIFT
Patient lift NOVALTIS
CONTENTS
I - SPECIFICATIONS....................................................3
1. NOVALTIS.................................................................3
2. Lifting assembly.........................................................3
II – INTENDED USE......................................................3
III – ASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE.......................................4
1. General terminology..................................................4
2. Unpacking.................................................................4
3. Assembly...................................................................4
4. Folding ......................................................................6
IV - USING NOVALTIS..................................................6
1. Commissioning..........................................................6
2. Charging....................................................................6
3. Possible problems.....................................................6
4. Battery pack...............................................................6
V – STANDING UP A PATIENT.....................................7
1. Base spacing.............................................................7
2. Transferring the patient..............................................7
VI - DUPONT MEDICAL STRAP RANGE,
AND STRAP MAINTENANCE.................................7
1. Controls.....................................................................7
2. Cleaning....................................................................7
VII – NOVALTIS MAINTENANCE.................................7
1. Cleaning....................................................................8
2. Disinfecting................................................................8
3. Daily maintenance.....................................................8
4. Routine maintenance.................................................9
5. Preventive maintenance............................................9
VIII – WARRANTY CONDITIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES.............................................9
IX – BEFORE CONTACTING DUPONT MEDICAL
CUSTOMER SERVICE...........................................9
XI - SPARE PART LIST...............................................10
NOVALTIS SERVICE BOOK.......................................11
MAXIMUM PATIENT WEIGHT 175 Kg
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUC-
TIONS BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE
THIS DEVICE SHOULD BE USED BY QUALI-
FIED AND FORMED PERSONAL
NEVER USE A DEFECTIVE DEVICE
YEARLY MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED
Warnings
The renter must inform and show the user how to handle
the patient lift stating the precautions and the risks related
to inappropriate use. Pinching areas should be deeply
explained. The renter should ensure the user perfectly
understood the safety instructions.
When mounting and using the device, it is recommended
to have the hands away from the pinching areas.
When the patient lift is exposed to heat source (sunrays
through a window or radiator) for a long time, ensure
there is no burn risk before using the patient lift.
The device should be used in a sufficiently clear place
so that manoeuvres are not disturbed.
Since the straps are not fireproof, do not use the device
near flames or to smoke.
Do not use or store the patient lift in a humid area or
near water splashing (rain, shower, etc.).
In very particular use situations, the patient lift operation
can be disturbed by radio and electromagnetic waves
(proximity of radiotelephone antenna, etc.). In case of
dysfunction, do not use the patient lift.
The patient lift operation can interfere with sensitive
electronic devices. In this case, do not use the patient
lift.
Because of the component weight and dimensions,
there are hazards when dismantling and reassembling,
so it is highly recommended to be assisted and to mind
the pinching areas.
Symbols and explanations
Maximum user weight
Caution: hazard!
Carefully read the user manual
Device compliant to directive 93/42/CEE
This device is submitted to directive
2002/96/EC relative to waste electric and elec-
tronic equipment (WEEE) and it was marke-
ted after 13 August 2005.

I - Caractéristiques techniques
1. NOVALTIS
- Dimensions (folded) L x W x H 93 x 63 x 40 cm
- Lifting range 45 cm
- Dimensions (unfolded) L x W x H 106 x 63 x 101 cm
- Lifting capacity: 175 kg
- Inner feet spacing: 54 cm min. to 81 cm max.
- Turning diameter: 104 cm
- Base height: 9 cm
- Lifting time: 20 s. (empty)
- Patient lift weight: 39 kg
- Lifetime: 10,000 cycles at 175 kg
- Knee-rest
- Front wheels dia. 7.5 x 6 cm without brake
- Rear wheels dia. 7.5 x 6 cm with a brake
- Structure: steel -Coating: grey epoxy RAL 7005/7004
- Electric cylinder (lifting): 24 VCD 8,000 N
- Mechanical cylinder rod disengagement (red ring)
- Battery power supply: 2 x 4.5Ah,12V
(Included into the battery pack)
- External battery charger
- Battery charge indicator: LED
- Buttons: emergency stop and emergency lowering
- Cycle number as for patient lift autonomy:
(lifting/lowering) with an average weight of 100 kg,
with new charged batteries: 50 cycles.
- EC marking year: 2014
- Complies with NF EN ISO 10535 standard
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Important: The patient lift should be used with
straps (safety member) exclusively provided by
Dupont Medical.
Driven operating force: - with one finger: < 5N
- with one hand: < 105 N
- with one foot: < 300 N
2. . LIFTING ASSEMBLY
(Complies with EN 60601 -1-2 standard)
Autonomous box : (control box + battery pack)
Dimensions L=368 W= 120 H=107.6 mm
Weight 4.8 Kg
Primary protection Current limiter
Output voltage Direct 24 V
Output current 8.5 A max. per output
Number of outputs 1
Battery voltage 2 12-V batteries
Battery capacity 4.5 Ah
Autonomy Around 50 cycles
Charging time 8 h
Emergency stop push-button/Emergency lowering button
(1) (2) (photo #2)
Charged/discharged battery indicator
Protection IP 54
Actuator or cylinder:
Power supply 24 VDC
Max. center to center distance 605 mm
Max. stroke 165 mm
Max. thrust force 8,000 N
Lifting time: 15 s (empty)
Lifting time: 20 s (loaded)
No-load speed 29 mm /s
Speed under load 15 mm /s
Weight 2.7 Kg
Protection IP X4
Mechanical decoupling/Safety nut
Sound level ≤ 60 dB
External battery charger:
Power supply 230V AC 50-60 Hz
Output Continuous 24V
Protection IP20
(We reserve the right to change these specifications
without notice).
II - INTENDED USE:
- This transfer device is intended to transfer mobility-
impaired patients; it can be used with a wheelchair, a
shower seat or a toilet seat.
- NOVALTIS should be used indoors exclusively on a flat
and adherent floor; it should be handled by a competent
caregiver trained for using this kind of devices.
Dimensions +/- 1 cm
61 cm
81 cm
54 cm
65 cm
132 cm
62 cm
36 cm
88 cm
9 cm
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3) Assembly
A- Provided parts:
1 - NOVALTIS structure with lifting assembly:
box (with battery pack) + charger
batteries, cylinder and remote control (photo #1)
2 - NOVALTIS user guide
3 - Possibly one strap if it was ordered
B- Structure installation:
1- Remove the structure from the box (possibly by cutting
the box angles), lay the structure on a flat floor, and then
lock the brakes and wheels.
2 - In the lower part of the mast, after removing the pin
(6) (photo # 4), remove mast safety shaft (7) (photo #5).
3 - Straighten up the mast, and then position the mast
safety shaft (7) into the second hole (8) and et reposition
the pin (6) (photo #°6).
Tighten backlash screw (9) (black wing screw) (photo
#°6 bis).
4 - With the remote control, get the rod out of the cylinder
in order to unfold the boom.
5 - Place the leg-rest in its support (shinbone-rest)
6 - Check the box is correctly charged:
- Green: the batteries are totally charged
- Green/yellow: 3/4 charged batteries
- Yellow: 1/2 charged batteries.
- Yellow/red: the batteries are almost discharged, recharge
them.
- Red: the batteries are discharged, they should be
immediately charged otherwise their service life could be
reduced.
- If the red indicator is lit up (under the small key), the
device requires special maintenance, please contact
Dupont Médical Customer Service.
CAUTION: before using the device, make sure
all the shafts, screws, and pins handled during
the installation are perfectly engaged in their
respective supports, and they are correctly locked.
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Green
Yellow
Red
III - ASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE:
1) General terminology
1- MAST
2- BASE
3- SHINBONE-REST
4- LIFTING ARM
5- LIFTING CYLINDER
6- REMOTE CONTROL
7- CONTROL BOX
8- BATTERY PACK
9- SIDE RAIL SPACING PEDAL
10 SIDE RAILS
2) Unpacking
Check all the device elements have not been damaged
during transport.
Check the accessories are present: the lifting assembly
(box with battery pack, cylinder, remote control), battery
charger, a user guide, and possibly a strap if it was ordered.
NB: Our device is mounted and tested in our manufacturing
site, but its packaging requires it to be folded.
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NOVALTIS IS OPERATIONAL ONLY IF THE STRAP
CORRESPONDING TO THIS DEVICE IS USED, AND
ONLY IF THE MAXIMUM 175-KG PERMISSIBLE LOAD
IS RESPECTED.
Photo #°1 - NOVALTIS when assembled and folded
Photo #°2
Supply box
(including battery pack)
1 - Emergency stop push-button.
2 - Emergency lowering button
3 - Cylinder connection plug
4 - Remote control connection plug
5 - Battery pack unlocking knob
1
2
5
4
3
Control
box
Battery pack
Photo #°3
Photo n°4
Safety shaft pin
6
Photo #°5
Mast safety
shaft
Photo #°6
Position of the
safety shaft
when the mast
is upright
7
8
Photo #°6 bis
Backlash screw
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- The patient lift is ready to be used again.
3 - Possible problems
- If the remote control cannot lower the patient, press the
emergency lowering button (2) (photo #°2).
- If the indicator is steady red when lowering or lifting the
patient, charge the device.
- Check the connections if the remote control or the
cylinder does not work.
IN CASE OF PROBLEM WHEN LIFTING OR
LOWERING A PATIENT, PRESS THE EMERGENCY
STOP BUTTON (1) (photo # 2), AND THEN
RELOAD IT BY PULLING IT.
IN CASE OF POWER SUPPLY PROBLEM, IT IS POSSIBLE
TO MANUALLY LOWER OR LIFT THE BOOM BY
PRESSING AND TURNING THE RED RING LOCATED
AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER ROD (photo #3).
DO NOT FORGET TO REPOSITION IT.
CAUTION: The cylinder should only be used
discontinuously, that is to say: 2 minutes operating,
and then 18 minutes resting. Do not exceed 2 minutes
operating in continuous.
Any duty cycle exceeding the above cycle can damage
the lifting assembly (cylinder/control box). This damage
is excluded from the warranty.
4 - Battery pack :
The 2 batteries included in the box of the battery pack
do not require any special maintenance. Though, they
should be regularly charged to maintain their service life
(at least every 3 months).
With a second battery pack (available on request), the
device can work 24/24 hours.
4- Folding:
The device should be folded to be transported.
(Photo #°1).
- Press the remote control buttons to fold the lifting arm.
- Remove the leg-rest.
- Remove the pin (6) and the mast safety shaft (7).
- Lower the assembly mast/boom onto the side rails.
CAUTION: pinching risk (10 photo #6)
- Reposition the mast safety shaft in its 1st position, and
put its pin back.
- The device can be vertically transported or stored
(photo #7).
IV - USING NOVALTIS:
WARNING
- NOVALTIS should be used indoors exclusively
on a flat and adherent floor; it should be handled
by a competent caregiver trained for using this kind
of devices.
1- Commissioning
- When all the cables are connected:
- Use the patient lift with the remote control.
- Check the battery charge (see colour code in Chapt.
III. 3 - 5).
- The patient lift is ready to be used.
2 - Charging
THE POWER UNIT SHOULD BE CHARGED
EVERY NIGHT.
IT SHOULD BE CHARGED IN A WELL-VENTILATED
ROOM. CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONDITION
BEFORE PLUGGING IT.
- To charge the battery, remove the charger from its support
and plug it to a mains outlet.
When charging, the green indicator is blinking.
- When the green indicator is fixed, the battery charge is
finished (see colour code in Chapt. III. 3 - B-5).
Photo #°8

V - STANDING UP A PATIENT
Before standing up the patient, make sure:
- The patient’s weight is compatible with the maximum
permissible load of the patient lift (175 kg maximum).
- The batteries are charged and the patient lift is fully
operational.
- The floor is flat and stable.
- The patient lift brakes are functional.
- Check the strap is compatible with NOVALTIS
(DUPONT MEDICAL strap).
- Check the strap fasteners and the patient support
elements are in perfect condition.
- In the maintenance book included in this manual, check
regular maintenance is performed once a year at least.
- If the patient is agitated, an accompanying person
should secure the patient’s movement.
CAUTION: Do not engage the wheel brakes.
Do not keep on lifting or lowering the patient if
the 4 wheels are not on the floor. The lifting task
should be very progressive checking the patient
is well positioned into the strap and there is no
tipping risk due to excessive overhanging.
1) Base spacing:
- Press the pedal to open or close the NOVALTIS base.
2) Transferring the patient:
- Lean the patient forward holding him/her.
- Slip the strap behind the patient’s back up to the coccyx.
The lower part of the strap should be touching the chair
seat.
- Position the padded strap sides under both patient’s
armpits.
- Position the device in front of the patient.
- Place the patient’s feet on the footrest.
- Place the patient’s shinbones on the shinbone support.
- Position the strap fasteners inside the hooks located on
each side of NOVALTIS arm.
- Engage the device brakes.
- Lift the patient once all the above points were checked.
When transferring the patient, this latter can hold both
arm handles.
Particular points:
- When installing the strap, check there is no fold.
- Do not engage the device brakes when lifting so that
the device can correctly position with regard to the
patient.
CAUTION! WHEN LIFTING OR LOWERING A
PATIENT, NEVER ENGAGE THE WHEEL BRAKES
SO THAT THE DEVICE CAN BE CORRECTLY
POSITIONED, IN LINE WITH THE PATIENT.
IN CASE OF POWER SUPPLY PROBLEM, IT IS
POSSIBLE TO MANUALLY LOWER OR LIFT THE
BOOM BY PRESSING AND TURNING THE RED RING
LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER ROD.
VI - DUPONT MEDICAL STRAP RANGE, AND
STRAP MAINTENANCE
2 lumbar straps are available for NOVALTIS.
DUPONT reference Designation
Novaltis medium lumbar strap SR3701000
Novaltis large lumbar strap SR3702000
Lumbar strap with back support
Novaltis Medium SR3703000
Lumbar strap with back support
Novaltis Large SR3704000
1) Controls:
(before any use, and to be performed by a competent
staff)
Before any use, check the condition of the straps. no
undone sewing, the upholstery and the straps should not
be fringed, no tear and no wear sign (transparent
upholstery weft).
2) Cleaning :
(each time it is necessary, and to be performed by a
competent staff)
- The PVC straps can be washed at 40°C at the maximum.
For other straps, see the strap instructions.
- The straps should be disinfected with detergent
solutions (see below Chap. VII-2).
VII - NOVALTIS MAINTENANCE :
1) Cleaning
(every month or when necessary, and to be performed
by a competent staff)
Disconnect the charger and remove the battery
pack before any maintenance operation.
- Clean the device with a soft cloth dampened with soapy
solution, then rinse, and carefully dry.
- Do not use aggressive detergent; do not soak.
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- Dismantling, cleaning, and lubrication of the mast
hinge.
Check the fastening, caster play, and brake performance.
The mechanical parts that have cracks, wear signs or
geometrical defects should be replaced with original
components delivered by Dupont Medical.
5.2) Electrical inspection:
- Check the remote control. Reminder: the warranty
does not apply to the remote control.
- Check the charger.
- Check the remote control box and the cylinder.
- Check the lifting/lowering speed.
- Check the emergency stop and lowering.
- Condition of the electric cables (change the cables in
case of doubt).
Replace the electric cables and/or the components to
which they are connected if there are signs of wear,
sheath cut, outlet damage or plastic and sheath darkening
around the coupling area. Replace the electric cables
and/or the components to which they are connected if
there are signs of wear, sheath cut, outlet damage or
plastic and sheath darkening around the coupling area.
Note: Never disassemble the protective housings of the
cylinder, battery pack, remote control, and control box.
5.3) Charging test :
- Charge the battery pack.
- Check the battery power and autonomy.
- Test the device when fully loaded and control the
power cut threshold.
- Adjustments and tests.
- The battery pack should be changed about every 18
months depending on how it is used.
The worn or malfunctioning parts should be repla-
ced with original parts manufactured by DUPONT
MEDICAL.
5.4) Straps :
The straps should be checked at least once a year, or
more regularly in case of intensive use, checking that:
Sewing is not undone, the upholstery and strap weft is
not visible, and there is no torn part.
Never use a defective strap.
The worn or malfunctioning parts should be repla-
ced with original parts manufactured by DUPONT
MEDICAL.
Have some tries with a load before commissioning
the patient lift again.
2) Disinfecting
(when necessary, and to be performed by a competent
staff)
- Disinfecting is performed with detergents and
disinfecting solutions sprayed on the external chair
areas. It is a foaming solution that does not require rinsing,
but only drying.
Our internal services use ANIOS solutions.
3) Daily maintenance :
- Charge the battery pack every night.
4) Routine maintenance :
(every month or when necessary, and to be performed
by a competent staff)
The routine maintenance consists in checking the system
functionality:
- With the bed positioned on a flat floor, check its 4
wheels are touching the floor.
- When the brakes are engaged, the device should not
be moved (flat and adhered floor).
- Operate the patient lift with nobody in, check the arm
and the side rails move steadily with no noise.
- Control the handles located on the mast and check
there is no play between the arm and the mast, and
between the mast and the side rails.
- Check the plastic protective housings and casings are
not broken or cracked, and all parts are present.
- Check the condition of the connecting cables: power
supply cord, remote control and cylinder; if a cable
shows a slight burn, wear, or impact sign, or if the wires
are visible, immediately stop using the patient lift, and
have the cables replaced by the engineering department.
5) Preventive maintenance
(every year or when necessary, and to be performed by
a competent staff)
- It is necessary to control the device every year.
- The battery pack should be changed about every 18
months depending on how it is used.
The yearly maintenance should be performed by skilled
technical staff experienced with electromechanical device
maintenance.
The maintenance tasks do not require particular tools;
adequate tools should be used according to the best
industry practices.
Mechanical fastening, plays, and adjustments should be
realised according to the best industry practices.
5.1) Mechanical control:
- Check the welding. Visual control.
- Check the alignments. Visual control.
- Control and lubrication after dismantling the mast and
side rail pivots.
- Control and lubrication of the cylinder fastenings.
- Check the tightening of all the parts.
- Dismantling, cleaning, and lubrication of the front and
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The regular checks and inspections mentioned in the
previous paragraph should be performed by a competent
staff and recorded in the maintenance book. Out of the
warranty period, our liability will not be entailed if
you do not respect these controls and inspections.
Only spare parts and components provided by
DUPONT MEDICAL can be used to repair the bed.
In case of unsolved technical problems, please contact
the Customer Service:
Tél. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
IX - BEFORE CONTACTING DUPONT MEDICAL
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Calling the Customer Service can often be avoided!
If the patient lift does not perfectly works, please perform
the following checks first:
5.5) Service book :
Every maintenance operation or intervention should be
recorded in the service book attached to these
instructions.
5.6) Shipping, storage, and disposal:
- The device should be returned or transported in its
original packaging.
- Before storing the bed, clean it totally and check it
works properly. Store the bed in a dry place away from
dust and humidity.
- When commissioning, after storing, charge the batteries,
and check their performance before using them again.
- Storage temperature: between 0 and + 50°C Humidity
between 10 and 80%
- Service temperature: between +10 and + 40°C
Humidity between 30 and 80%
- The disposal of defective parts, packaging and batteries
should be performed by approved waste treatment
centres.
- The involved system should not be disposed of with
household waste, but should be sent to an appropriate
waste collection point or to a distributor.
- A financial contribution is given for collecting, dismantling,
and recycling the system in question.
- By respecting these instructions, you respect the
environment and participate in protecting the natural
resources and the human health.
VIII - WARRANTY CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOVALTIS is warranted for 5 years as far as the structure,
the cylinder and the control box are concerned, and in
case of normal use according to the instructions given in
this guide. Negligence, handling errors and accidents
are excluded from the warranty.
Any modification or addition of accessories without
DUPONT MEDICAL’s written consent will de facto
exclude the product from the warranty and from
DUPONT MEDICAL liability. In particular, using
straps that are not marketed by DUPONT MEDICAL
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X - SPARE PART LIST:
A list of the spare parts is available on request by contacting
Dupont Medical Customer Service.
Problem
- Nothing happens
when one of the
remote control keys is
pressed.
- A cylinder produces
abnormal noise.
- The cylinder works,
but very slowly.
- The batteries do not
charge.
- The red indicator
under the small key is
on.
- The yellow control
box indicator lights
up.
- No control box indi-
cator lights up.
Possible cause
- The remote control
cord is not correctly
plugged in its slot.
- The remote control
cable is cut.
- The battery pack is
not supplied.
- The battery pack is
discharged.
- The cylinder
connection plug is not
correctly plugged.
- The cylinder power
cord is cut.
- The duty cycle 2
min./18 min. was not
respected.
- The pinion or the
nut supporting the lif-
ting tube is damaged.
- The battery pack is
discharged.
- The battery pack
does not charge.
- The charger is not
correctly connected
to the mains.
- There is no voltage
on the mains outlet.
- The device requires
special maintenance.
- The battery pack is
half charged.
- The battery pack is
out of order.
Solution
- Correctly plug the
plug.
- Replace the remote
control.
- Release the red
push-button.
- Charge the battery
pack.
- Correctly plug the
plug.
- Replace the cylinder.
- Send the cylinder
for an inspection to
Dupont Medical
Customer Service.
- Send the cylinder
for an inspection to
Dupont Medical
Customer Service.
- Charge the battery
pack.
- Replace the battery
pack (ref.
SA6321000)
- Check the connec-
tion to the mains out-
let.
- Check the wall soc-
ket is a mains socket.
- Contact Dupont
Medical Client
Service.
- Plan to charge the
battery pack.
- Change the battery
pack
(ref. SA 6321000)
Problem
- The red control box
indicator lights up.
- The red emergency
lowering ring turns on
the cylinder rod.
Possible cause
- The battery pack is
discharged.
- The cylinder rod is
disengaged.
Solution
- Immediately charge
the battery pack.
- Push the ring
upwards.

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NOVALTIS
SERVICE
BOOK
Serial number :
……..........………..
Facility :
…...........………………………
This document should be photocopied and delivered to
the technician every time the patient lift is maintained.
In case of incident, the liability can only be determined
if all the sheets of this book are completed.
Date
Nature of the intervention
Check, inspection,
quotation, repairing, etc.
Technician’s name
and position
Intervention description

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