Guldmann GLS5.2 User manual

© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
GB/US ....GLS5.2 Active lifter
User manual – vers. 102.0

2
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
GLS5.2 Active lifter
Item nos:
5622XX
1.00 .........Manufacturer .................................................4
2.00 .........Intended purpose..............................................4
3.00 .........Area of use ...................................................4
4.00 .........Conditions for use .............................................4
4.01 .........Where to use GLS5.2 ...........................................5
4.02 ........Warning ......................................................5
4.03 ........Important .....................................................6
5.00 .........Denitions ...................................................7
5.01 .........Accessories for the lifter .........................................8
6.00 ........Unpacking and preparation of the lifter ...........................8
6.01 .........Assembly instruction ............................................8
6.02 .........Checklist before use ...........................................11
6.03 .........Charging and installing battery ...................................12
6.04 ........Charging procedure ............................................12
7.00 .........Operation ...................................................13
7.01 ........Indicator lamps and audio signals .................................14
7.02 ........Safety functions ...............................................17
8.00 .........Use of Active lifter ............................................18
8.01 ........Cleaning and disinfection........................................19
9.00 ........Troubleshooting..............................................20
10.00 ........Service and lifespan ..........................................21
11.00 ........Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
12.00 .......Technical specications .......................................24
13.00 ........Product conguration table ....................................26
14.00 ........Labelling ....................................................27
15.00 .......EU-Declaration of conformity ...................................29

3
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
16.00 ........Environmental policy statement - V. Guldmann A/S ................29
17.00 ........EMC Information .............................................29
18.00 ........Warranty and service conditions ................................32
A. ..........Warranty.....................................................32
B. ..........Service or Repair ..............................................33

4
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
1.00 Manufacturer
V. Guldmann A/S.
Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
DK - 8200 Aarhus N
Tlf. [phone]
2.00 Intended purpose
GLS5.2 is intended for lifting and transferring a person with disabilities.
3.00 Area of use
GLS5.2 is suitable for professional use in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilita-
tion centers, institutions and in private homes and buildings, where operators
with medical/clinical training are continually on site or on call.
4.00 Conditions for use
GLS5.2 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 toilet
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.

5
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
4.01 Where to use GLS5.2
GLS5.2 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/wheelchairs.
• 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.
4.02 Warning
Read the manual fully before using the lifter to familiarize yourself with the
controls and safety features of 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. The lifter has limited
mechanical stability when the lift is placed sideways on a slope.
• 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
sta󰀨ortheGuldmannserviceteam.
• Do not use the lifter in areas where it can be splashed with water.
• Donotusethelifterinthepresenceofaammableanestheticmixturewith
air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Do not modify this equipment without authorization from the manufacturer,
including opening battery which can damage cell and generate excessive
heat.
• The lifter is not intended to be driving over steps and thresholds.
• The lifter needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed
and put into service according to the EMC information provided in Chapter 17
EMC Information.
• PortableandmobileRFcommunicationsequipmentcana󰀨ectthelifter.
• The use of ACCESSORIES, transducers and cables other than those
specied,withtheexceptionoftransducersandcablessoldbyGuldmannA/S
of the lifter as replacement parts for internal components, may result
in increased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the lifter.

6
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
• The lifter should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment
and that if adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the lifter should be observed
toverifynormaloperationinthecongurationinwhichitwillbeused.
• In case the battery is too hot, disconnect it, evacuate the room, and wait for 2
hours before taking further steps
• Risk of entrapment between the top of the lifting actuator and lifting arm.
• Risk of entrapment between manual emergency lowering ring and sealing
ring of actuator
• Risk of entrapment between the legs and the chassis when adjusting the
legs.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
4.03 Important
• 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.
• Any serious incident that occurred in relation to this device should be reported
to the manufacturer and the local competent authority.

7
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
5.00 Denitions
1. Sling attachment hooks
2. Lifting boom
3. Hip support sling attachment
4. Battery
5. 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. Lifting actuator
14. Knee pad height
adjustment knob
15. Knee pad length
adjustment knob
16. Foot plate
17. Chassis leg
18. Brake/release
19. Foot bar
Accessories can be
found in the Guldmann
product catalog
1
1
2
12
11
16
3
10
6
4
7
5
8
13 15
14
9
17
19
18

8
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
5.01 Accessories for the lifter
Lifting slings
Ask for special brochure from supplier or manufacturer.
6.00 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sta󰀨ortheGuldmann
Service Team.
6.01 Assembly instruction
Guldmann recommends that the person making the assembly of the Active
Lifters have a basic mechanical understanding.
Unpack the lifter on to a level surface and gently remove cable ties and
protective-foam.
Assembling mast/chassis
Insert the mast (pos. 1) and lifting arm into
the chassis (pos. 2), make sure that the mast
hits the chassis in the bottom of the chassis
tube.
1
2
Tighten the assembly screw (pos. 3) by
turning the handle Clockwise, push to get a
rmgrip,pulltoadjustthehandlepositio 3

9
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
Fitting actuator
Fasten the lifting actuator base (pos. 4) on
to the mast by inserting the Pipe (pos. 5),
secure bolt (pos. 6) and locknut (pos. 7) by
tightening them.
Complete by adding protective plastic caps
(pos. 8) to not and bolt.
Actuator motor housing must face right seen
from the front.
Fasten the actuator on to the lifting arm in the
same way.
8
4
5
7
6
Mounting of connectors for motors
Start by opening cable cover by sliding down
and straight out.
Insert connector from the lifting actuator to
port 1 (pos. 9) on the control box.
Insert the cable from the lifting actuator into
the cable clips. (pos. 10)
10
9
Insert connector for width adjustment motor to
port 2 (pos. 11) on the control box. Insert the
cable from the width adjustment motor into
the 2 cable clips (Pos. 10)
10
11

10
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
Mounting of the hand control
Connect the hand control to the DIN port
on the control box (pos. 12).
Push cable cover back on directly over
designated snaps. 12
Fasten push handle (pos. 13) to mast by
tightening the Two screws (pos. 14).13
14
Attach on the footrest (pos. 16) to the chassis
(pos. 2) by lifting the end and inserting the
footrest, then turn down to lock it in to place.
16
2
Put on the footrest cover (pos. 17).
17
Insert the knee pad (pos. 18) in to the square
tube on the Chassis (pos. 2).
18
2

11
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
Secure the knee pad with the adjustment
knob (pos. 19).19
6.02 Checklist before use
• Theliftermustbeo󰀨charge.
• Beforerstusetheserviceindicatormustbereset,donebypressingupand
down button at the same time for 5 seconds.
• 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 hand control is illuminated when the
lifter is activated.
• Check that the emergency stop and lowering is working (See section 7.02 -
Safety functions).
safety features).
• Make sure the lifter is running freely.
• Check the slings for damage or fraying.
Onceyouhavettedthesling(See section about placing the sling in the
manual for Standing sling and Hip Support 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o󰀨thefootplate.
If the calf strap is not in use, fasten the strap to the back of the knee pad
(avoiding loose straps).
• 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.

12
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
• 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 forward
and backwards 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.
6.03 Charging and installing battery
Before use, the battery needs to be fully
charged. For details, see 6.04 Charging
procedure.
Remove battery packaging and mount the
battery on top of the control box. The battery
is mounted and secured correctly after hearing
a click.
6.04 Charging procedure
Recharge lifter every night or when it is not in use. This maintains the batter-
ies and ensures a long life span. Avoid fully discharging the battery.
Recharging
• Recharge by plugging the power cord
(pos. 15) into a wall socket. While charging,
the green LEDs on the control box are lit.
• The green LED on the control box is lit during
charging when the power cord is plugged in.
• The power supply is automatically disconnect-
ed when the lifter is fully charged. The green
“Charge”LEDturnso󰀨onthecontrolbox.
• Recharge when only 1 green LED positioned
above a battery symbol on the hand control is
lit.
• When the green LED of the empty battery
indicator is lit on the hand control and the
alarm sounds, there is limited use of the
mobile lifter.
• The lifter cannot be used while charging.
• Do not recharge in wet areas/bathrooms.
• Maximum recharging time is approx. 4 hours.
• After recharging, please allow up to 15
seconds battery capacity calibration before
using the lifter.
• When fully charged 3 green LED illuminates
on both the control box and hand control.
15

13
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
Note!
Ensurethewallsocketisturnedo󰀨whenconnectingthepowercordtothe
control box to charge the battery.
7.00 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 GLS5.2 mobile lifter the leg spread width
adjustment of the chassis is operated via the
sideways arrows on the hand control. To switch
between modes on hand control, one button
needs to be released before activating the next.
• Use maximum width setting when lifting to/from
wide chairs, or as necessary when lifting to/
frombed,toiletandoor.
• When not in use, the hand control is designed
to be placed on the push handle.
• When maneuvering the lifter the chassis legs
must be in the closed narrow position.
• The lifter will go into standby after 2 min.
without use.

14
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
7.01 Indicator lamps and audio signals
Status Indicator lamps Audio signals Possible GLS5.2 signals
Up Down Leg spread Emergency
down
Hand control
Battery charged 75-100% 3 Green lights x x x x
Battery charged 50-75% 2 Green lights x x x x
Battery charged <50% 1 Green light x x x x
Critical low battery,
two cycles left
1 Yellow light Beeps at button
activation
x x x x
Lifter service Yellow
Is lit during use
and 2 minutes
after
x x x x
Overload Yellow
Flashes 3 times
+ lights up for 10
seconds
x x
Control box
Charger Green-ashes
Charged Green
Yellow light
(overload)
One green light
(battery < 50%)
Yellowashing
light (battery,
two cycles left,
buzzer active) Yellow lifter service light
Two green lights
(battery 50-75%)
Three green lights
(battery 75-100%)
Control boxHand control

15
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
LED 1 - LED 2 - LED 3 LEDstate(Notlisted=o󰀨) States while charging
LED 1 - 3 constantly on 90 - 100%
LED 1 + 2 constantly on
LED3ashesslowly
65 - 90%
LED 1 constantly on
LED2ashesslowly
40 - 65%
LED1ashesslowly 0 - 40%
LED1+2+3ashslowly Charging stopped due to low battery
temperature, high battery temperature or
other error conditions
No light in LEDs Charging stopped due to lost
communication to battery

16
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
PRIORITY LED 4 + LED 5 LED state (Not
listed=o󰀨)
States in
normal
usecharging
Comments Reset
0
LED4ashing
according to
Bluetooth
pairing state*
Pairing
Bluetooth
Not ready to
drive
Wait until
ready
1LED 4+5 con-
stantly on
Emergency
stop activated
Not ready to
drive
Reactivate
emergency
stop
2LED 4+5
ashingfast
(synchronous)
FATAL
ERROR
Cannot drive,
has to be
reset
No movement
possible
Contact
supplier prior
to using lifter
again
3LED5ashing
slowly
OVERLOAD Momentary
not ready to
LIFT
Reduce load
4LED4ashing
slowly
Duty cycle
guard
Momentary
not ready to
LIFT
Wait until
ready
5LED 5 con-
stantly on
Position not to
be trusted
Drive is
possible
Drive into End
of Service
6LED 4 con-
stantly on
Service
needed
Drive is
possible
Contact
supplier prior
to using lifter
again

17
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
7.02 Safety functions
Only use the emergency stop button and emergency lowering functions in
emergencies. If it has been necessary to apply the emergency/safety func-
tions 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 func-
tions selected on the hand control when it is
in motion, push red button on top of battery.
When the emergency stop function is applied,
the lifter ceases to function.
Toreleasetheemergencystop,takeo󰀨battery
byusingthumbandindex/middlengertopush
buttons on battery sides, and pull battery out.
To replace the battery again, grab battery on
sides and steer battery base on steering pin,
and push in place.
In order to disconnect the lifter from mains sup-
ply, pull the mains plug out of the power out-let.
Activating the emergency lowering function
If the lifter fails to lower, activate the following:
1. Press the arrow key on the control box.
This functions as an emergency lowering
in case the hand control does not work.
If the lifting boom does not lower
2. Turn the red knob on the lifting boom in the
direction of the arrow (Optional)
Use of brakes
Therearcastorsarettedwithbrakes.Apply
the brake by stepping on the lower kick pedal.
To release the brake, kick the top part of the
kick pedal.
In daily operating the lifters castors are not
locked for the lifter to center itself according
to the patient’s line of gravity. If the brakes are
activated in these situations, shearing of the
patient’s skin or the patient being pulled out the lifter is a potential hazard.
Individual circumstances might lead to clinical assements where the lifter
castors must be locked.
The brakes must be activated when the lifter is parked.

18
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
Use of foot bar
The foot bar is there to assist the helper to initi-
ate movement, and to facilitate the clearing of
door thresholds, without a patient in the lifter 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di󰀨erent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.
8.00 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.

19
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
8.01 Cleaning and disinfection
We recommend that the products and the parts patients and caregivers can
come in contact with, are cleaned with a damp cloth using warm water and a
mild soap solution.
When disinfection is needed, use disinfectant wipes with up to a 85% solution of
isopropyl, or a damp cloth using warm water and a disinfectant cleaner, e.g. an
chlorine dissolving up to 1500 ppm.
If other chemicals and/or liquids with higher resolution should be used to clean
or disinfect these products, please contact Guldmann providing the item´s safety
sheet chemical composition for consideration.
Caution: Take great care to ensure that no
liquids get inside the lift. The lift is not water-
proof. Failure to protect the lift from liquids
may result in damage to the lift and/or may
cause personal injury.
For easier cleaning of the foot plate it can be
liftedo󰀨.
The grey inserted plate can be removed
separately for cleaning. Footplate and grey
insert plate can be cleaned using hot water
and disinfecting soap.

20
© Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102 © Guldmann GB/US-04/2023 • # 561578_102
9.00 Troubleshooting
Error:
Lifter does not react to input from the buttons on the hand control.
1. Does the green or yellow LED on the hand control light up when the
control buttons are activated?
Yes see point 6.
No no light visible – see point 2.
No only yellow 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 mounted on the lifter?
Yes see point 4.
No install a fully charged battery.
3. Is a battery with su󰀩cient charge installed in the lifter?
No install a fully charged battery or charge the battery.
4. Is the emergency stop activated?
Yes Toreleasetheemergencystop,takeo󰀨batterybyusingthumband
index/middlengertopushbuttonsonbatterysides,andpullbattery
out.
To replace the battery again, grab battery on sides and steer battery
base on steering pin, and push in place.
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.