eZway CL650 PM User manual

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Owner’s Manual
• Use and features
• Warranty
• Specifications
Form #2-221
Rev. 7/26/18
EZ Ceiling Lift
System
CL650 PM
Portable Ceiling Lift
EZ Way, Inc.
PO Box 89
Clarinda, IA 51632
1-800-627-8940
www.ezlifts.com
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Safety Notes
For safe operation of the EZ Way Ceiling Lift, operators should read through this manual, complete the
competency checklist, and practice with fellow staff members before use with patients.
All washable EZ Way slings are capable of bearing a 1,000 lb. weight load, but must only be used to hold the
amount of weight dictated by the EZ Way Ceiling Lift capacity. The EZ Way Portable Ceiling Lift has a lifting
capacity of 650 lbs. The EZ Way Fixed Ceiling Lift has a lifting capacity of either 650 lbs. or 1,000 lbs. The
maximum lifting capacity of each EZ Way Ceiling Lift is located on the back of the motor housing by the model
and serial number of the EZ Way Ceiling Lift and on the face of the motor.
Do not modify the sling design in any way. Please make sure the accessories used with each lift are appropriate for
both the patient and the transferring situation. Call EZ Way at 1-800-627-8940 if you have any questions.
EZ Way slings are made specifically for EZ Way Lifts. For the safety of the patient and caregiver, only EZ Way
slings should be used with EZ Way Lifts.
The EZ Way Ceiling Lift was designed to be operated safely by one caregiver. However, depending on the
situation, facility policy, and the patient’s condition, two caregivers may be necessary.
The hand control is not a tether. Using the hand control as a tether will damage the electrical cord.
All EZ Way equipment must be maintained regularly by competent staff according to the maintenance checklist
provided.
These instructions are to be kept with the EZ Way Ceiling Lift at all times. Instructions can also be downloaded
from EZ Way’s website www.ezlifts.com.
The EZ Way Ceiling Lift was designed primarily to lift and transfer patients along a track mounted to the ceiling.
The maximum lifting capacity is located by the model and serial number of your lift. The EZ Way Ceiling Lift
was designed to be operated safely by one person. However, with some patients it is best to use two people.

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LCD Display
The EZ Way Ceiling Lift includes a built-in operator interface, backlit LCD (liquid crystal display) and key
switches located on the front panel. (See FIG. 1) This interface notifies the user of basic functions as well as
provides diagnostic feedback from the unit.
Basic Functions
The UP and DOWN keys located on the front panel and arrow keys on the hand control can all be used to
operate the EZ Way Ceiling Lift in an up or down direction.
When an UP switch is pressed the display reads ‘UP’.
When a DOWN switch is pressed the display reads
‘DOWN’.
Battery Status
When the EZ Way Ceiling Lift is sitting idle, the display
will show the battery level. The battery level is shown as
a bar graph. The fewer the bars displayed, the lower the
battery level.
To keep the battery at its optimum performance, always
keep the Ceiling Lift attached to its charger when not being
used. (See PAGE 11, FIG. 18) Regular battery charging will
extend the life of your batteries.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Ceiling Lifts
Chassis = 10 Years Components = 3 Years
Batteries = 12 Months Slings = 6 Months
Lift Strap = 12 Months
EZ Products are manufactured with the highest quality components. EZ Way Inc. warrants that all new equipment, with normal use
and service, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of (see above) from the date of purchase by the original
purchaser. Normal wear and tear, injury by natural forces, user neglect and purposeful destruction are not covered by this warranty.
Warranty service must be performed by the manufacturer at 710 E. Main St., Clarinda, Iowa, or by an authorized repair center at their
location. On occasion, EZ Way Inc. may authorize in-house repairs, but these repairs MUST be pre-approved to avoid invalidation of
the warranty. Services covered under warranty include any labor that takes place at EZ Way Inc. Cost of Labor incurred while installing
the warranty part at the place of ownership is not covered by this warranty. EZ Way Inc.’s obligation is limited to the replacement
of parts that have been returned and are determined by EZ Way Inc. to be defective. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY
CLAUSE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON EZ WAY INC.’S PART AND IT NEITHER ASSUMES OR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME
FOR EZ WAY INC. ANY OTHER LIABILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF SAID ARTICLE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
EZ WAY INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SUBSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. ANY MISUSE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION
OR TAMPERING SHALL VOID THIS WARRANTY. Your warranty was registered automatically by EZ Way Inc. at time of purchase.
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Instructions For Use
The instructions in this section of the manual are limited to the use of the lift itself. For instructions on the
attachment, use, and care of slings; please refer to the sling section beginning on page 7.
Important
Raising and lowering with a portable lift involves raising and lowering the lift itself. If the portable lift is used
in a bathing area, be careful not to lower the lift into the water. Even partial immersion will damage the unit
beyond repair.
Operating Controls
On-unit membrane switches are the standard
operating controls on the portable lift. Optionally,
the unit may also be operated with the electric hand
control.
Transporting the Lift
EZ Way recommends using a storage cart for
transporting the lift from room to room.
Hooking up the Lift
The portable lift comes standard with a captive eye
and self-locking carabiner. Grasp the carabiner with
one hand and use the index finger to push the gate
open.
There are three hook-up configurations to suit
different combinations of ceiling and caregiver
heights.
Fixed height: hook-up to the
swivel-eye
The carabiner hooks directly
onto the swivel-eye of the trolley
block.
Reduced fixed height: hook-up to
a lanyard
A lanyard of the desired length is
attached to the swivel eye of the
trolley block to lower the point of
attachment for the carabiner. The
carabiner hooks onto the D-ring
at the end of the lanyard.
Variable height: hook-up to
the swivel-eye with the aid of a
reacher bar
The carabiner hooks onto the
reacher bar’s closed eye, while the
reacher bar hook attaches to the
swivel eye of the trolley block.
The reacher bar head stays in
place while the lift is used but,
if desired, the reacher pole may be unscrewed and
stored away for improved clearance.
To attach the lift, the recommended procedure is
first to let out enough lift strap to reach the swivel
eye or D-ring without lifting the unit. The lift will
remain on the storage cart while you reach up with
the other hand to hook on the carabiner or the
reacher.
Letting out the Strap
To let out the strap, set the unit down on a
convenient surface and turn the lift on. (See the
next section.) Pull the strap taut and press the
DOWN switch on the lift (or the DOWN button
on the hand control). Keep the strap taut as it
spools out, until the desired length has been let out.
The lift has a switch that is designed to prevent
slack tape from accumulating inside the lift. Failure
to keep the strap taut will trigger the switch and
interrupt the spooling. To resume spooling, simply
pull the strap taut again, while keeping the DOWN
function pressed.
Figure 2 - Hook Strap to Carabiner
Figure 3 - Hook Carabiner to Track