Graham Field Lumex LF1031FP User manual
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GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors. Packaging, warranties,
products and specications are subject to change without notice.
Graham-Field and Lumex are registered trademarks of GF Health Products, Inc.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Lumex patient lift. The following pages will provide you
with important safety and operating instructions on the use of patient lifts, slings, and accessories,
as well as maintenance and warranty information. Read this manual carefully before operating
your patient lift and refer to it as often as needed. Consult your Lumex dealer and/or healthcare
professional with any questions or concerns regarding safe and effective techniques for operating
your patient lift.
The Lumex Patient Lift is intended to aid in the transfer of an individual who is unable to indepen-
dently transfer between bed, chair, wheelchair, and/or commode.
DO NOT attempt any transfer without prior approval of the patient’s healthcare provider. With
their assistance, select the sling that best serves the needs, abilities, comfort and safety of the per-
son being lifted. It is important that you use correct slings adapted to the body shape and weight
and ability of the patient and the specic type of transfer needed.
Upon receipt of the patient lift, and prior to each use, inspect it closely to ensure that nothing is
damaged, there are no loose or broken parts, that all patient lift parts are in the proper place, etc.
Immediately replace any worn or broken components. Your patient lift should receive maintenance
on a regular schedule and should be inspected daily for proper operation. Contact your Lumex
dealer for service and repairs.
Before lifting anyone, thoroughly read the instructions in this manual. Ideally, observe a team of
trained experts performing the lifting procedures. The operator should then practice the entire
lifting procedure several times with proper supervision and with a capable individual acting as
patient. It is extremely important to know how a patient will feel in the patient lift. We suggest that
the operator try all the various lifting slings and equipment until the operator is condent with
how the patient lift operates. The lifting procedures should be explained to the patient before the
actual lifting. Remember that safety requires the constant attention of the lift occupant and the
operator. Use extreme care and common sense when operating a patient lift.
This guide covers the use of the LF1031FP Hydraulic Patient Lift. Keep in mind that the basic safety
procedures included in this manual are to be used as a guide only. You may nd it necessary to de-
velop your own unique methods for safely utilizing the patient lift. Again, consult your healthcare
professionals for their recommendations and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.
Info: Before attempting to assemble the patient lift, refer to the section titled “ASSEMBLY IN-
STRUCTIONS” contained elsewhere in this manual. Contact your Lumex dealer if additional
assistance is needed.
Info: In this manual, the person being lifted is referred to as the “patient” or “occupant”
and the person operating the patient lift is called the “operator” or “attendant”.
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their signicance:
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Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you
get the most from your product.
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IMPORTANT: Before using patient lift, please read and adhere to the following safety precautions
and warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or damage to your patient
lift.
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your
individual abilities. Protect yourself, your attendant and patient lift by having it serviced regularly.
If you experience any malfunction, contact your Lumex dealer immediately, as a hazardous condi-
tion could result, causing personal injury or damage to your patient lift.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of worn parts are necessary to provide years of
excellent service. Refer to CARE AND MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Maintenance MUST be performed by qualied personnel ONLY.
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If the patient lift is to be reshipped by common carrier, it should be packed in the same carton in
which it was received.
1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the car-
rier or your authorized Lumex Dealer.
2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.
3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton.
Info: Unless the patient lift is to be used immediately, retain boxes, containers and packing
material for use in storing until use of patient lift is required.
1. Examine the exterior of the patient lift for nicks, dents, scratches or other damage.
2. Inspect all components.
1. Store the repackaged patient lift in a dry area.
2. DO NOT place other objects on top of the repackaged patient lift.
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Components are shown in illustration below and called out in list below illustration.
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1. Remove the locking pin from the mast sleeve
located on the rear of the base.
2. Install the L-inserts in the base.
3. With the boom pointed in the same direction as
the base legs, insert the mast into the sleeve.
4. Insert the locking pin through the holes of the
sleeve and mast, and attach the locking cable to
the end of the pin.
5. Screw the two mast attachment bolts into the
holes in the sleeve of the base.
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6. Screw the push handles into the mast and tighten the
nuts.
7. Insert spreader bar attachment rod into spreader bar.
Insert spreader bar rod into the U-bracket at the end of
the boom. Align holes. Insert spreader bar attachment
bolt and tighten.
8. For shipping purposes, the boom is in its lowest posi-
tion. To elevate, turn the pump knob clockwise until
hand tight and operate the pump handle.
9. Operate the foot pedal to
adjust the base width.
The picture at near right
shows the base end op-
posite the foot pedal at
minimum width; the left
food pedal has been com-
pletely depressed.
The picture at far right
shows the base end op-
posite the foot pedal at
maximum width; the right
foot pedal has been com-
pletely depressed.
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1. With patient face-up in center of bed, roll patient onto their side away from attendant.
2. Place sling, folded lengthwise, halfway under patient with lower edge just beneath knees.
3.
Roll patient onto their side toward attendant, pull sling to smooth it, and center patient on sling.
4. Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs.
5. Cross the loops, one through the other.
6. Roll the patient lift under the bed, locating the spreader bar over the patient. Be careful not to
lower the spreader bar onto the patient. Center the spreader bar over the patient before lifting.
7. Hook the sling loops onto the spreader bar.
8. If the patient is in a hospital bed, raise the bed's head section to elevate the patient.
9. Raise the patient carefully. If possible, lower the bed. Reposition the patient as needed, using
the handle on the back of the sling, to ensure a safe and comfortable sitting position as the
patient is raised.
10. Raise the patient until the buttocks are just above the mattress. Lift the patient’s legs and turn
the patient to face the lifting column. Move the patient lift away from the bed. Ensure that the
patient's arms and legs clear the patient lift, bed, or any other obstacles.
1.
Raise the patient lift until the patient’s buttocks are above the surface of the bed. Ensure that
there are no obstacles underneath or around the bed. Move the patient lift under the bed. Ensure
the patient does not hit any portion of the bed and that the patient’s legs have cleared the bed.
2.
Center the patient over the bed, and rotate the patient to face the foot section of the bed. SLOW-
LY release the pressure knob by turning counter-clockwise for gradual lowering of the patient.
Carefully lower the patient onto the bed. Support the patient’s head, if necessary, while being
lowered. Remove the sling by reversing the procedures used when lifting patient from bed.
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1. Position the patient lift behind the patient, placing a pillow over the base to protect and sup-
port the patient’s head and neck. Place the patient's head carefully on the pillow. The patient
lift should be positioned with the spreader bar centered over the patient.
2. Lower the spreader bar. Attach the sling to the spreader bar hooks.
3. Lift the patient up above the oor. Position the patient in the sling by pulling the handle on the
back of the sling.
4. Turn the patient to face the lifting column. Remove pillow from base and place the patient’s
feet on the base, straddling the column for extra stability.
1. Place a pillow on the base to protect the patient’s head and neck (this is unnecessary when us-
ing a sling with a head support).
2. Reverse the above procedures to lower.
1. Fold the sling.
2. While maintaining support, gently lean the patient forward. Place the folded sling behind the
patient’s back and push it down until it touches the seat of the chair.
3. Use the loops to pull the leg sections of the sling forward and beneath the patient’s thighs.
Then cross the loops, one through the other.
4. Move the patient lift around to the front of the chair.
5. Hook all sling loops onto the spreader bar.
6. Carefully raise the patient.
7. The second attendant should now move the wheelchair into position.
8. Engage the wheelchair wheel locks to prevent movement.
9. Position the patient over the wheelchair with their back against the back of the wheelchair.
10. SLOWLY lower the patient into the wheelchair.
11. With one attendant behind the wheelchair and the other operating the lift, the attendant be-
hind the chair should pull back on the handle or sides of the sling to place the patient into the
back of the chair. This will maintain a good center of balance and prevent the chair from tip-
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ping forward.
Gently pull the leg sections to the side, out from under the patient’s thighs. Standing by the pa-
tient’s side, lean the patient forward while supporting the patient with one hand. Pull the sling up
from behind the patient’s back and position the patient in the chair.
Info: If possible, the patient should be encouraged to take an active part in removing the
sling. The patient can lean forward, lift their thighs, and help in removing the leg sections.
1. For smooth, easy lifting, have the wheelchair or commode chair in ready position with wheel
locks in locked position.
2. With patient face-up in center of bed, roll patient onto their side away from attendant.
3. Place sling, folded lengthwise, halfway under patient with lower edge just beneath knees.
4. Roll patient to side toward attendant, pull sling to smooth it, and center patient on sling.
5. Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs.
6. Cross the loops, one through the other.
7. With base of lift under bed, SLOWLY release pressure knob by turning counter-clockwise and
pull down boom. Attach sling to spreader bar.
8. Turn pressure knob clockwise until tight, and lift the patient by operating the pump handle.
9. Lift patient, maintaining patient's position facing attendant, until patient's feet swing easily off
the bed.
10. Position patient above wheelchair or commode chair. Lock lift brakes.
11. SLOWLY release pressure knob by turning counter-clockwise to gradually lower patient. During
descent, assist patient in attaining correct sitting posture.
12. When patient is seated, push down on boom to slacken sling loops. Patient can remain seated
on sling.
13. For commode chair use, adjust clothing before moving lift to straddle commode chair. Keep
sling loops taut and ensure that patient is in a comfortable position.
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Proper care and maintenance are essential to keeping your Lumex patient lift in a safe operating
condition. In addition to inspecting the unit before each use, periodic maintenance checks should
be done. We further recommend that this unit be serviced at least once annually by an authorized
dealer.
When you believe a component or part is not functioning properly, immediately contact your au-
thorized Lumex dealer, as a potentially hazardous condition could exist.
Before each use of the patient lift, ensure that:
• All nuts and bolts are tight
• The lift moves freely (with caster brakes off)
• Rear caster brakes operate properly
• Base adjustment mechanism operates easily
• Spreader bar clips are secured tightly
• The hydraulic pump operates properly
Your Lumex patient lift was designed with minimum maintenance in mind; however, a six (6)
month check and lubrication should ensure that your patient lift will remain in peak operating con-
dition. The casters MUST roll and swivel freely. Lightweight waterproof grease (such as automobile
lubricant) should be applied to the ball bearings of the casters every six (6) months. Apply grease
more frequently if the casters are exposed to periods of excess moisture. Lubricate all pivot points
with lightweight oil. Clean patient lift of all excess oil and grease.
Before use of the patient lift, and every two months thereafter, place a drop of oil on the following
areas:
• The point where mast and boom connect
• Spreader bar hooks
• Pump handle hinge
• Caster axles
• The point where pump and boom connect
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Regular cleaning is recommended. A soft cloth, dampened with water and a mild NON-ABRASIVE
detergent (household cleaner, soapy water, or hospital grade disinfectant) is all that is needed to
clean your patient lift. Automobile wax or furniture polish will help maintain the nish over a long
period of time.
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It is extremely important to frequently check the areas of the patient lift that are under a great deal
of stress for damage and wear. These areas include slings, spreader bars, spreader bar suspension
and mounting hardware, pump mounting hardware and all pivot points. Inspect for signs of crack-
ing, fraying, deformation, and any loose components
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Lumex slings are washable at 150° F and autoclavable at 185° F for 30 minutes. The head support's
plastic insert should be removed before washing. The slings can be dried by using a dryer on LOW
heat or by hanging.
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1. Follow the instructions in this
section to remove the existing
pump, shown at near right. If
installing pump for the rst time,
proceed to INSTALLATION OF
NEW PUMP.
2. Remove the top of the exist-
ing pump from the upper boom
bracket, as shown at mid-right:
Use two 9/16" wrenches to remove
the hardware that secures top
of pump to upper boom bracket.
This will free the pump to rotate
downward.
3. Remove the bottom of the exist-
ing pump from the lower mast
bracket, as shown at far right. Use
two 9/16" wrenches to remove the
hardware that secures bottom of
pump to lower mast bracket. This
will free the pump — take care
that it does not fall.
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Info: The hardware for attaching the Hydrau-
lic Pump (GF #1010S005) to the mast and
boom comes with the lift frame.
1. Attach the bottom of the new hydraulic pump
to the lower mast bracket with the pressure
knob and pump lever toward the bottom of
the pump, as shown at near right, and the
“” label toward you, as shown at far
right. Use a hex bolt, washers, and hex nut to
secure pump to mast. Use two 9/16" wrenches
to tighten.
2. Attach the top of the hydraulic pump to the
upper boom bracket, as shown at right. Use
a hex bolt, washers, and hex nut to secure
pump to boom. Use two 9/16" wrenches to
tighten.
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Info: Only qualified persons should service and repair your Lumex patient lift. Regular
maintenance of your patient lift is necessary to ensure continuing proper and safe opera-
tion. Read and observe the following recommended maintenance schedule:
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Info: If the hydraulic cylinder begins leaking fluid, do not operate. Contact your Lumex
dealer for a new cylinder.
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Info: All dimensions are given in inches unless otherwise specified.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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