Evocare Gls5 User manual

 GLS5Activelifter

Itemnos:

556-xxx

100Manufacturer3

200Intendeduse3

2.01 .........Where to use GLS5 ............................................3

300Denitions4

400UseofActivelifter5

4.01 ........Warning ......................................................5

4.02 ........Safety precautions ..............................................6

4.03 .........Checklist before use ............................................6

500Operation7

5.01 ........Safety functions ................................................8

5.02 ........Important .....................................................9

600Howtousethesling10

700         Chargingprocedure 14

800         Unpackingandpreparationofthelifter                           14

8.01 . . . . . . . . Charging and installing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

900Troubleshooting15

1000        Methodofcleaninganddisinfection                             16

1100Serviceandlifespan16

1200        Transportationandstorage                                    17

1300Technicalspecications18

13.01 . . . . . . . Indicator lamps and audio signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1400Labelling22

1500        EC-Declarationofconformity                                   24

1600        Environmentalpolicystatement-VGuldmannA/S                 25

 USAandcountriesoutsidetheEU                               26

A. ...........Users guide ..................................................26

B. ..........WARRANTY ..................................................26

100 Manufacturer

V. Guldmann A/S.

Graham Bells Vej 21-23A

DK - 8200 Aarhus N

Tlf. +45 8741 3100

Fax. +45 8741 3131

200 Intendeduse

GLS5 is a mobile active lifter which is designed to assist the user from a

sitting to a standing position. It can also be used to assist the user in the

toileting procedure or the beginning of the rehabilitation process. The lifter is

suitable for lifting or moving a person who is capable of actively participating

in the process, the user must also have good communication skills.

When the active lifter is used the assumption is that:

• The user can balance in a sitting position, has strength in the lower and upper

body and can communicate.

• The lifter will be operated by a qualied person.

• The active lifter is moved at a maximum speed corresponding to normal

walking speed.

• The Guldmann active lifter is used with Guldmann lifting slings.

Guldmann cannot be held responsible for any faults or accidents that may

occur due to incorrect positioning of the lifting sling, nor for inadequate atten-

tion paid by the helper. We strongly recommend assessment of the user

before every lift.

201 WheretouseGLS5

GLS5 is designed to be used in hospitals, nursing homes, institutions and

private homes. It can be used indoors whenever the user needs to be lifted or

moved on a level surface.

• The lifter is designed so its legs can t under beds, around chairs / wheel-

chairs.

• The lifter can be used in wet areas however, it must not be exposed to splash

water.

• The lifter is designed to be used with multiple users. When moving the lifter to

another user / ward / room, perform normal hygienic disinfection.

300 Denitions

1. Sling attachment hooks

2. Lifting boom

3. Hip support sling attachment

4. Battery

5. Electronic control box

6. Hand control

7. Emergency stop

8. Emergency lowering

electrical

9. Emergency lowering

manual

10. Push handle

11. Calf strap

12. Knee pad

13. Power supply

14. Lifting actuator

15. Knee pad height

adjustment knob

16. Knee pad length

adjustment knob

17. Foot plate

18. Chassis leg

19. Brake/release

20. Foot bar

400 UseofActivelifter

The lifter is designed to lift from a sitting position only. It is NOT designed to

lift from lying position.

Before using the lifter we strongly recommend that a full risk assessment

is carried out by a qualied person to ensure the user capability, the cor-

rect slings are used and the environment is suitable. Anyone using the lifter

should be fully trained on its use.

Before every transfer with the active lifter, we strongly recommend you carry

out a quick assessment to assess the user’s capability.

QuickAssessment

With the user in a seated position in chair / wheelchair / edge of bed - ask

the user to push down through his/her knees (feet must be placed at on the

oor) - upon inspection the helper should see the user’s quads tighten. This

indicates strength to assist with the standing procedure, it also conrms com-

munication skills.

401 Warning

Read the user manual fully before using the lifter.

• Do not exceed the max. load.

• Use the lifter to lift a person only.

• Use the lifter on an even and level surface only.

• When adjusting the legs of the lifter make sure that no persons stand close to

the legs due to the risk of being jammed.

• Do not run the lifter into persons or objects.

• Exchange of lifting motor/actuator according to the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions. See service chapter

• In case of damage, do not use the lifter until authorized by qualied service

staff or the Guldmann service team.

• Do not use the lifter in areas where it can be splashed with water.

402 Safetyprecautions

• Risk of entrapment between the top of the lifting actuator and lifting arm.

• Risk of entrapment between the legs and the chassis when adjusting the

legs.

403 Checklistbeforeuse

• The lifter must be off charge.

• Check the lifter is lifting and lowering and the legs are opening and closing, if

you hear the audio warning (a beeping sound) DO NOT USE THE LIFTER –

it needs to be charged.

• Check that the green light located on the control box is illuminated when the

lifter is activated.

• Check that the emergency stop and lowering is working.

• Make sure the lifter is running freely.

• Check the slings for damage or fraying.

Once you have tted the sling (see section 6.00 - How to use the sling) you

are ready to lift.

Withtheuserinaseatedposition

• If the user is in a wheelchair or commode chair the brakes must be applied.

• Position the lifting boom at lowest position and introduce the lifter square onto

the user. The helper should be positioned at the side of the lifter (to ensure

the lifter does not run over the user’s feet).

• Open the lifter’s chassis leg width adjustment to allow access around the

chair.

• Position the user’s feet at onto the foot plate and adjust the knee pad - the

top of the knee pad should be level with the top of the shin, two ngers below

the knee joint.

• OPTIONAL – if the user has a tendency to have involuntary movements you

can use the calf strap to ensure the users’ feet do not come off the foot plate.

If the calf strap is not in use, fasten the strap to the back of the knee pad

(avoiding loose straps).

Fig2

Fig1

• Raise the lifting boom to gain tension on the sling - ENSURE THE SLING IS

STILL SECURE AND ATTACHED BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THE LIFT.

Communication should be maintained throughout the lifting procedure.

Alternatively you have the option to attach the sling onto the lower hooks; this will

facilitate an alternative lifting position and is more suitable for the shorter user.

To lower the user back into a seated position push the lifter up to the chair

/ commode chair / toilet and position the user so the calf is parallel to the

chair / commode chair / toilet. Begin to lower and ask the user to push his/her

pelvis / hip backwards to ensure the correct seated position.

• Release the sling straps and move the lifter away from the user.

• The sling is ready for removal - see sling user guide.

WorkingwiththeActivelifter

• Always maintain a good working posture when applying the sling or working

with the lifter. When moving a person use the push handle and walk with the

lifter keeping the load as close as possible to your body. NEVER pull or twist

at arm’s length, this can cause injury to the helper.

500 Operation

To lift/lower and adjustment of chassis leg in/out

• To lift the patient press UP arrow and to lower

the patient press DOWN arrow on the hand

control or the control box.

• On GLS5 active lifter the leg spread width

adjustment of the chassis is operated via the

sideways arrows on the hand control or the

control panel on the control box.

• Use max. width setting when lifting to/from

wide chairs, or as necessary when lifting to/

from bed, toilet and chair.

• The hand control is designed to be parked at

the lifting boom.

• When maneuvering the lifter the chassis legs

must be in the closed narrow position.

501 Safetyfunctions

Only use the emergency stop button and

emergency lowering functions in emergencies.

If it has been necessary to apply the emer-

gency/safety functions due to an error on the

lifter, the supplier must be contacted prior to

using the lifter again.

Activatingtheemergencystopfunction

Should the lifter not respond to the functions selected on the hand control

when it is in motion, press emergency stop. When the emergency stop func-

tion is applied, the lifter ceases to function. Switch the lifter on again by turn-

ing the emergency stop button in the direction of the arrow until it jumps out.

Activatingtheemergencyloweringfunction

If the lifter fails to lower, activate the following:

1. Press the emergency lowering button on the

control box display

If the lifting boom does not lower

2. Turn the red knob in the direction of the arrow

Useofbrakes

The rear castors are tted with brakes. Apply

the brake by stepping on the lower kick pedel.

To release the brake, kick the top part of the

kick pedal.

Only apply the brakes if the user is pushing

the lifter away with his/her feet on the foot

plate while the user is seated in the chair,

wheelchair, toilet or commode.

Useoffootbar

The foot bar is there to assist the helper to

initiate movement, and to facilitate the clear-

ing of door thresholds or to assist loading into

vehicles. This is achieved by placing one foot

onto the foot bar and gently pulling back on

the push handle.

Adjustmentofkneepad

The knee pad can be adjusted in vertical and

horizontal direction to t the different users.

Vertical:Adjust by unscrew the yellow knob,

lift or lower the knee pad in right position and

then tighten the knob.

Horizontal: Loosen the yellow knob, then

slide the knee pad in or out until it ts the user.

Then tighten the knob clockwise to lock the

knee pad safely.

502 Important

• Read the user manual and familiarize yourself with the controls and safety

features on the lifter.

• Always plan your lift before commencing.

• Only use slings that are designed to be used with the active lifter.

• Never use slings that are damaged, frayed or have unreadable labels.

• Check to make sure the user does not exceed the safe working load of the

lifter.

• For safety reasons we DO NOT recommend transporting users through

standard door frames.

• Caution must be exercised when mounting the sling lifting straps onto the

lifting hooks of the boom.

600 Howtousethesling

StandingSling

NOTE: Label must be facing away from the user and must not be turned

upside down.

1. Place the sling on the user’s shoulders and

/ or the chair’s backrest. Ask the user to

lean forward and let the sling go behind the

user’s back positioning the sling two ngers

beneath the shoulder blade and above the

belt line.

2. Position the upper edge of the sling under

the armpits and stand in front of the user.

Ensure that a minimum distance of two n-

gers is between the sling and the armpits.

Ensure the belt is securely tightened and the

Velcro is functional.

3. Wrap and attach the support belt rmly

around the upper body to prevent the sling

from sliding. The sling is now ready for

attachment to the lifter.

4. Introduce the lifter. CAUTION must be exer-

cised to the foot plate when near user’s feet.

Place the user’s feet onto the foot plate and

adjust the knee pad - the top of the knee pad

should be level with the top of the shin on a

distance of two ngers below the knee joint.

OPTIONAL – if the user has a tendency to

have involuntary movements you can use

the calf strap to ensure the user’s feet do

not come off the foot plate. If the calf strap is

not in use fasten the strap to the back of the

knee pad (avoiding loose straps).

5. Raise the lifting boom to gain tension on the

sling - ENSURE THAT THE SLING IS STILL

SECURE AND ATTACHED BEFORE CONTI-

NUING WITH THE LIFT.

Communication with the user should be

maintained throughout the lifting procedure.

Alternatively you have the option to attach

the sling onto the lower hooks; this will facili-

tate an alternative lifting position and is more

suitable for the shorter user.

When placing the user back into a seated

position push the lifter up to the chair / com-

mode chair / toilet and position the user so

the user’s calf is parallel to the chair / com-

mode chair / toilet. Begin to lower and ask

the user to push his/her pelvis backwards to

ensure the correct seated position.

To remove the sling carry out the tting

instructions in reverse order, taking care to

remove the sling from the user avoiding skin

friction and movement.

HipSupportSling

Attachmentofthehipsupportstraps

The support straps are looped at one end

and have a buckle at the other. Thread the

looped end through the gate on the boom

and attach over the push handle bar as seen

in the gure below. The strap is ready for

use.

HipSupportSlingwiththeStandingSling

NOTE: Label must be facing away from the

user

1. Before tting the standing sling ask the user

to lean forward and introduce the hip support

sling. This should be positioned at the base

of the spine either side of the hips. Fit the

standing sling as previously described.

2. Introduce the lifter. CAUTION must be exer-

cised to the foot plate when near user’s feet.

Place the user’s feet onto the foot plate and

adjust the knee pad - the top of the knee pad

should be level with the top of the shin two

ngers below the knee joint.

OPTIONAL – if the user has a tendency to

have involuntary movements you can use

the calf strap to ensure the user’s feet do

not come off the foot plate. If the calf strap is

not in use fasten the strap to the back of the

knee pad (avoiding loose straps).

3. Attach the hip support sling to the straps

snapping the buckle together. Raise the

lifting boom to gain tension on both slings

– ENSURE THAT THE SLING IS SECURE

AND ATTACHED BE FORE CONTINUING

WITH THE LIFT. Adjust the hip support

straps through the buckle and continue. The

hip support sling should tension before the

standing sling, - if it does not, then lower the

user and readjust one or both slings.

4. As the lift progresses at approximately 60%

into the standing procedure the hip support

sling will loosen and once in standing the

sling will be redundant allowing access to

lower garments. Communication should be

maintained throughout the lifting procedure.

Alternatively you have the option to attach

the standing sling onto the lower hooks, this

will facilitate an alternative lifting position and

is more suitable for the shorter user.

When placing the user back into a seated

position push the lifter up to the chair /com-

mode chair/toilet and position the user so

his/her calf is parallel to the chair /commode

chair/toilet.

5. Begin to lower and at approximately 40%

into the lowering procedure re-apply the hip

support sling and continue to lower. The sling

will ensure correct seated position.

To remove the sling carry out the tting

instructions in reverse order, taking care to

peel the sling away from the user avoiding

skin friction and movement.

Alternatively: The Active Micro Plus sling

can be used with the active lifter – for

instructions see separate user guide for

Active Micro Plus Sling.

700 Chargingprocedure

Recharge lifter every night or when it is not in

use. This maintains the batteries and ensures

a long life span.

Only use power supply provided by Guldmann.

Recharging

• Recharge by plugging the power supply lead into the wall socket

• Recharging must be carried out when the yellow, or red LED is illuminated

• When the yellow LED illuminates there are approx. 10 lifts remaining

• When the red LED illuminates and the audio warning sounds, it is only pos-

sible to lower the patient

• The power supply will turn off automatically when lifter is fully recharged

• Recharging must not take place in wet rooms/bathrooms

• Max. recharging time is approx. 5 hours.

Alternativechargingprocedure

Remove the battery and place it on a dry

surface. Connect power supply plug to mains.

Now insert the male connector into battery.

800 Unpackingandpreparationofthelifter

Visualcheckoflifter

If the packaging is damaged on receipt, each part of the lifter must be careful-

ly examined for visible defects or deciencies. In case of suspected damage,

do not use the lifter until authorized by qualied service staff or the Guldmann

Service Team.

801 Chargingandinstallingbattery

Before use, the battery needs to be fully

charged. See charging procedure.

Unpack the battery from its packaging and

locate into battery compartment by opening

the lid and sliding it into position.

900 Troubleshooting

Error:

Lifter does not react to input from the buttons on the hand control.

1  DoesthegreenoryellowLEDilluminateonthelifterwhenthecontrol

buttonsonthehandcontrolareactivated?

Yes see point 6.

No no light visible – see point 2.

No only red light visible – see point 3.

No yellow service light visible or audible “Beep”– see “indicator and audio

signals matrix” point 13.01.

2  Isthebatteryinstalledinthelifter?

Yes see point 4.

No install a fully charged battery.

3  Isabatterywithsufcientchargeinstalledinthelifter?

No install a fully charged battery.

4  Istheemergencystopactivated?

Yes turn emergency stop in the direction of the arrow to allow it to release

and press any button on the hand control.

No see point 5

5  Istheconnectorforthehandcontrolttedinthelifter,andisthelifter

reactingtothebuttonslocatedonthecontrolbox?

Yes replace hand control

No t connector

6  Aretheconnectorsfortheliftingmotorand/orlegadjustmentmotor

tted?

Yes see point 5

No t connector

Contact the Guldmann Service Team if the fault cannot be found and

corrected.

1000 Methodofcleaninganddisinfection

Cleaning

We recommend that any parts of the active lifter that users/helper may come

in contact with are cleaned with Novadan Des Wipes, Novadan Desinfect O

or similar disinfection product.

DesinfectO:

A broad-spectrum disinfectant system as tablets. Suitable for disinfection of

equipment, tools and surfaces in the healthcare sector.

NovadanDesWipes:

Use a disposable wipe for cleaning and disin-

fection of all types of surfaces, machines and

instruments in the healthcare sector.

NB:Do never clean the lifter with strong acid,

base or alcohol. Never clean the lifter in an

autoclave machine.

For easier cleaning of the foot plate it can be

lifted off.

The grey inserted plate can be removed sepa-

rately for cleaning. Footplate and grey insert

plate can be cleaned using hot water and dis-

infecting soap.

1100 Serviceandlifespan

According to the international standard EN/ISO 10535 “Lifter for the transfer

of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods” a safety inspection of

the lifter must be performed at least once a year.

The lifter has an expected lifespan of 15

years. The lifespan is estimated on the basis

of correct use, cleaning and maintenance, plus

annual service and maintenance carried out by

qualied service engineers of the Guldmann

Service Team. At the end of the expected

life span, the lifter must then be assessed by

qualied service staff as to the lifters future

use. The lifespan of the lifting actuator is deter-

mined by how regular the lifter is used.

Guldmann active lifter has intelligent monitoring of the usage pattern. The

control box monitors the numbers of lifts and duration of the lifts. The service

light on the control panel will then indicate when the lifting actuator needs

replacing. This means that the lifespan of the actuator is dependent on the

usage pattern of the lifter.

Thelifespanoftheliftingactuator-examples

Lifts/day Userweight–85kg/187lbs Userweight–120kg/243lbs

Lifespan lifting actuator Lifespan lifting actuator

5 17 years 15 years

20 4.5 years 4 years

The lifter is controlled by a microprocessor PC board which can be damaged

if it is being touched without the necessary precautions. Therefore the elec-

tronics must only be serviced by qualied Guldmann Team.

Spare parts lists and drawings are available from manufacturer or supplier.

1200 Transportationandstorage

The lifter can be dismantled for transport and storage.

1. Remove the electrical cable to the base from

the control box.

2. Loosen the knob and lift the mast from the

base.

Howtopackthelifterfortransport

Guldmann recommends that the dismantled lifter is always transported in its

original packaging.

Storageofactivelifter

The active lifter should be stored in a dry room, where the humidity does not

exceed 70%. The active lifter must never be stored in bathrooms and similar

areas.

Always activate emergency stop when the active lifter is put on storage.

Howtoprevent/avoidcorrosion

The active lifter should not be stored/remain in damp surroundings for long

periods of time. Water vapor might liquefy into water on the active lifter, thus

causing corrosion/rust in bearings as well as in the tubular steel frame.

The active lifter should not be exposed to sudden cold or warmth. This means

that one should not take a cold active lifter into a hot bathroom. In swimming

baths and bathrooms where strong gases may be present, the active lifter is

particularly exposed to corrosion and should always be removed from such

places after use.

1300 Technicalspecications

Functions

Lifting capacity, max: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155/205 kg

Operation

Lift: ....................................................Electric

Width adjustment: .........................................Electric

Pushbuttons - max.: ........................................ 3.3 N

Knee pad: ...............................................Manual

Lifting boom: .............................................Manual

Weight

Totally: ...................................................56 kg

Chassis without foot plate & knee pad: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 kg

Mast and lifting boom incl. control box & battery: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 kg

Measurements

A: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mm

B: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 mm

C: ...................................................1770 mm

D: ................................................... 1190 mm

E: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 mm

F: ....................................................1210 mm

G: ....................................................460 mm

H min/max: .........................................850/1740 mm

I min/max: ...........................................350/450 mm

J min/max: .........................................560/1190 mm

K min/max: .........................................670/1310 mm

L min/max: ..........................................230/320 mm

Turningradius

Turning radius : .........................................1295 mm

SafetyFeatures

Battery protection for insufcient voltage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes, disconnects

Electricalparts

On/off: .............................................Automatically

Power supply for charging

Input: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-240Vac, 47-63Hz, 0.6-0.4A

Output: .............................................36V, 0.83A

Battery, replaceable NiMH: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24V /4.5 Ah

Charging time: ......................................Max. 5 hours

Consumption/power of actuator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24V, max 8A

Duty Cycle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max 10%, max. 2 min on, 18 min off.

Classoftightness

Active lifter: ............................................... IP 32

Hand control: ............................................. IP 44

Power supply: ............................................. IP 20

Labelling

The product is manufactured in compliance with the Council Directive

93/42/EEC of June 14th 1993, including amendments, as medical device

class 1.

Classied

Acc. to ISO 9999: ........................................12 36 03

700

115

180

700

115

180

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