Guldmann 28445 User manual

GB/US . . . .Horizontal lifter, foldable, 250 kg (550 lbs)

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1.00.........Purposeanduse..............................................3
1.01.........Manufacturer..................................................3
1.02.........Purpose......................................................3
1.03.........Important/warnings .............................................3
1.04.........Unpackingandpreparation.......................................4
1.05 . . . . . . . . . Before you can use the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.06.........Sling.........................................................7
2.00.........Descriptionoffeatures.........................................8
2.01 ........Labels .......................................................8
2.02.........Accessories..................................................10
3.00.........Transport ...................................................11
4.00.........Maintenanceandstorage......................................11
4.01.........Cleaningandmaintenance ......................................11
4.02.........Storage .....................................................11
4.03 . . . . . . . . . Owner’s daily maintenance obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.04 . . . . . . . . Disposal of the horizontal lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.00.........Serviceandservicelife........................................13
5.01.........Servicelife...................................................13
6.00 . . . . . . . . . Technical specications .......................................14
7.00 . . . . . . . . . CE declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A. ..........Usersguide .................................................16
B. ..........WARRANTIES................................................16
1.00 Purpose and use
1.01 Manufacturer
V. Guldmann A/S
Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
DK-8200 Aarhus N
Tel. + 45 8741 3100
Fax + 45 8741 3131
1.02 Purpose
The horizontal lifter is a lifting device which is used together with a
hoist and rail system to move people in a horizontal position. It can be
stored completely or partially folded in order to minimise space require-
ments, or it can hang ready to use in the hoist.
The horizontal lifter may be used only for horizontal relocation* of
people lying on a level, horizontal surface. A level surface can be, for
example, a bed, a stretcher or the oor.
Prerequisites
The use of the horizontal lifter is subject to the following prerequisites:
The device/working tool is used by trained personnel.
The assistant pays attention to the well-being of the user/patient when using
the product.
The product may be used only with a hoist and rail systems which have been
tested and approved according to Guldmann’s instructions.
* A horizontal relocation is dened as a relocation of a person lying on a
horizontal surface where the horizontal position is kept during a vertical,
horizontal or combined movement. The surface can be completely level
or at an angle suited to the respective situation.
1.03 Important/warnings
Always exercise caution when using the horizontal lifter. This means that
assistants should always make sure that they, the user/patient and any other
persons are safe so as to avoid injuries or accidents.
Please read the user manual before you start using the horizontal lifter.
Do not exceed the horizontal lifter’s recommended load of 250 kg (550 lbs).
Products marked with the lowest carrying capacity determine the maximum
load.
Use the horizontal lifter only to move people “in a horizontal position”.
If a defect appears during use of the horizontal lifter, stop using it and
contact the Guldmann Service Team for repairs.
The user/patient in the horizontal lifter must always be under supervision
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Horizontal lifter, foldable, 250 kg (550 lbs)
Item nos:
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and may not turn or move in the lengthwise direction when lying in the lifter.
To avoid unintentional movements of the horizontal lifter, you must position
the hoist centrally over the horizontal lifter before you start lifting.
When the horizontal lifter is lowered with a user/patient, the lifter may never
rest on the user/patient. This could happen in two situations:
When the user/patient is unloaded onto a bed which is narrower than the
lifter 770 mm (30¼")
The horizontal lifter could continue lowering by the side of the bed and
thereby rest on the user/patient. See gure 1.
When the user/patient is unloaded onto a bed which is wider than the
lifter 770 mm (30¼")
The horizontal lifter could rest on the bed which the user/patient lies on
and thereby open up so that the central part rests on the user/patient.
The horizontal lifter can, however, remain closed during unloading if the
lifting sling or the sling straps are rmly tightened. If the straps are loosened
in this situation, the lifter will open suddenly and rest on the user/patient.
See gure 2.
1.04 Unpacking and preparation
Visual check of the horizontal lifter
If the horizontal lifter is thought to be damaged upon receipt, it must not
be used before it is checked and approved by a qualied person or the
Guldmann Service Team.
The contents of the box
Horizontal lifter
Sling, incl. bracing struts
Wall mount bracket (storage)
Manual
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1.05 Before you can use the product
The horizontal lifter is a foldable working tool which can be suspended
in a hoist and unfolded before use. It can be stored in three ways:
On a wall bracket, hanging down the wall.
In a strap retainer suspended in the
hoist, so as to save space.
In a specially furnished transport
trolley where it can be transported
to alternative places of use or to
storage/cleaning.
In connection with the unfolding of
the horizontal lifter, there is a risk
of getting your ngers caught
– see illustration.
Set up from a wall bracket (storage)
Attach the snap hook of the hoist to the lifting eye of the horizontal lifter
manually and unfold the lifter by raising the hoist.
Be careful not to get your ngers caught during unfolding.
When the horizontal lifter unfolds fully, it is ready for use.
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Set up from a strap retainer (accessory)
Release the upper telescopic arm from the locking clip with the telescopic
arm at the height of your shoulders and swing it carefully down in a position
where it is ready for use.
However, you must make sure you have a rm grip of the telescopic arm
before release so that it does not swing down uncontroled with a risk for
injuries to people or to the surroundings. It is recommended that this task be
done by two people – one to hold the hanger and another one to release/lock
the lifter from the strap retainer.
Be careful not to get your ngers caught during unfolding.
Set up from a transport trolley (accessory)
Position the hoist centrally over the horizontal lifter in the transport trolley.
Attach the snap hook of the hoist to the lifting eye of the horizontal lifter
manually; the lifter will be raised by the hoist and will unfold by the lifting
movement. Be careful not to get your ngers caught during unfolding.
When the horizontal lifter unfolds fully, it is safe to use.
1.06 Sling
The horizontal lifter is used with a sling with 12 straps which are fastened to
the strap locks. The individual fastening points must be used two by two and
symmetrically to each other.
Slings made by other manufacturers
Guldmann disclaims any responsibility for defects or accidents which occur
when slings made by other manufacturers are used.
In case of doubt concerning the selection or use of a lifting sling,
please contact your supplier.
Guldmann disclaims any responsibility for defects or accidents which occur as
a result of incorrect use of the sling or because of a lack of attention on the
part of the helper or the user/patient.
When working with a horizontal lifter
Attention should be paid to the functional level of the user/patient and the
work technique of the assistant. The user/patient should be lifted only to the
extent that she/he is clear of the surface and then moved at this height.
Sling application
Place the sling on the horizontal surface alongside the patient with the
outside facing down so the labelling faces away from the user/patient.
Turn the user/patient in a recovery position, push the sling ahead towards
the back of the user/patient and then turn the user/patient back to the middle
of the sling. Turn the user/patient afterwards by 1/4 so you can pull the sling
out on the opposite side. The user/patient is now placed in the middle of the
sling. Fasten the straps to the strap locks by opening the locks, passing the
straps through and release the strap lock. The strap lock will automatically
close, ensure that the strap is correctly locked. The straps are always fas-
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V.Guldmann A/S, Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
DK-8200 Århus N, Tel. [phone]
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2.00 Description of features
2.01 Labels
ID number label
Injury warning (yellow)
Foldable horizontal lifter with centre of mass adjustment
Lifting eye for Snap hook (Attachment to hoist)
Handle for centre of
mass adjustment (Horizontal position)
Folding (Saves room when not in use)
Telescopic tubes (Save room, length adjustment sling/user/
patient)
Strap lock (Length adjustment sling/strap)
Sling/strap set
Telescopic arms
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Snap hook, strap, extension strap
The lifting eye of the horizontal lifter must always
be attached securely to the ceiling hoist during
preparation/use, either directly or by means of an
extension strap with an approved recommended
load (it. 2.02). The snap hook of the ceiling hoist
must always be attached in such a way that the
lock plate is on.
Sling, strap lock
The sling has 12 straps which must be fastened securely to the strap locks.
Make sure that you turn the sling in such a way that the labelling of
the sling faces away from the user/patient.
The straps are innitely adjustable; however, the distance from the seam
at the end of the strap to the lock should always be at least 30 mm (1¼").
Fasten the straps to the strap locks by opening the locks, passing the straps
through and release the strap lock. The strap lock will automatically close,
ensure that the strap is correctly locked. See illustrations. The straps are
always fastened from within and outward towards the assistant.
Centre of mass adjustment
The horizontal lifter is equipped with a centre of mass adjustment, refer to
item on Page 8, it. 2 on the main drawing. You should strive to place the user/
patient in the horizontal lifter in such a way that the lifter is level when the
centre of mass adjustment is in a neutral position so as to achieve an even
load on both lifter and sling.
You can adjust the centre of mass of the horizontal sling by turning one of
the hand wheels placed in each end of the center part. By turning the wheel
clockwise, you will raise the horizontal lifter in the end where you turn. By
turning the wheel counter-clockwise, you will lower the horizontal lifter in the
end where you turn.
Lifting up and down
When all straps are fastened to the strap locks, you can start the lift. You
must make sure that the centre of mass adjustment is set correctly before
continuing with the lift. If the deviation of the angle is signicant (+/-15
degrees) or greater than intended, you need to adjust the centre of mass.
If deviations are too large, the horizontal lifter must be lowered and the user/
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Movement
For all movements up/down/horizontally, you must make sure that the hori-
zontal lifter/ sling/user/patient does not come into contact with their sur-
roundings in a way that could give rise to dangerous situations, for example,
that the horizontal lifter is brought out of balance or impacts, gets caught in or
overturns other objects.
2.02 Accessories
Extension strap
When the straps of the hoist are not long enough for the desired move-
ment or lift, you can use a Guldmann extension strap. This can happen, for
example, when the hoist system is placed high and you need to be able to lift
the user/patient from the oor.
Approved Guldmann extension straps:
126845-100 L = 100 mm (4")
126845-150 L = 150 mm (6")
126845-300 L = 300 mm (11¾") cannot be used together with a strap retainer
126845-400 L = 400 mm (15¾") cannot be used together with a strap retainer
126845-500 L = 500 mm (19¾")
126845-600 L = 600 mm (23½")
126845-700 L = 700 mm (27½")
126845-800 L = 800 mm (31½")
126845-900 L = 900 mm (35½")
126845-1000 L =1000 mm (39¼")
Lifting strap set
Lifting strap set for a horizontal sling Guldmann No. 284430 consisting of:
1 head support
3 lifting harnesses
1 strap for prone lifting
The sling set is primarily intended for use at intensive care units and for
persons who cannot tolerate being turned over.
It applies to this sling set, too, that the weight must be distributed among
all 12 straps to allow lifting of the max. load. The individual fastening points
must be used two by two and symmetrically to each other.
Transport trolley
The transport trolley is adapted to transport the horizontal lifter to alternative
places of use or storage/cleaning.
Strap retainer
The strap retainer is a locking device whose purpose is to minimise the space
taken up by the horizontal lifter when it is not in use but is still hanging in the
hoist.
You can park the horizontal lifter in a vertical position by locking one of the
telescopic sides to the strap retainer on the hoist strap.
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3.00 Transport
Guldmann recommends that the horizontal lifter is transported or stored in
its original packaging.
Alternatively, the horizontal lifter can be transported or stored in a transport
trolley, which is an accessory to the horizontal lifter.
4.00 Maintenance and storage
4.01 Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the horizontal lifter with a damp cloth and ordinary detergent.
Do not use strong chemicals or an autoclave.
The horizontal lifter does not need any additional maintenance apart from
ordinary cleaning.
4.02 Storage
Keep the horizontal lifter in a dry room for long-term storage. The best option
is a transport trolley or one of the other storage forms described below.
Short-term storage in between uses of the horizontal lifter is described below.
Wall bracket (storage)
For storage of the horizontal lifter after use, you
can use a wall bracket mounted to a solid vertical
wall. The horizontal lifter is then suspended down
the wall. The wall bracket must be placed as close
to the oor as possible in order to ensure a good
working height – the horizontal lift must be able to
unfold completely and hang free.
Storage on wall bracket
Retract the telescopic tubes fully to minimise size.
Then place the two central strap locks in the middle
of the horizontal lifter.
Place one of the telescopic arms of the horizontal
lifter into the wall bracket by guiding the “hanging”
horizontal lifter into the wall bracket manually. Then
lower the horizontal lifter until it hangs freely down
the wall and the snap hook can be released from
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Strap retainer
If you want the horizontal lifter to be quickly available
for use and yet to minimise space, it can be placed in
a strap retainer where it remains hanging in the hoist
and yet is xed in a vertical position which requires
less space.
Storage in a strap retainer
The strap retainer is used to minimise the space taken
up by the horizontal lifter when it is hanging from the
hoist without being used. The strap retainer is attached
to the sling straps or to an extension strap.
Open the buckle of the strap retainer and pass the
strap through. Close the buckle and pull the strap until
it is tight. The buckle is placed with a distance of ap-
proximately 540 mm (21¼") between the bottom of the
snap hook and the bottom of the clasp.
Afterwards, you can park the horizontal lifter by swing-
ing one of the telescopic arms up and locking the strap
around it using the locking clip.
Transport trolley
If you want to use the hoist at several locations or store it centrally, the hori-
zontal lifter can be placed and transported folded in a transport trolley.
Storage in transport trolley
Fully retract the telescopic arms to minimise
size and place the two central strap locks in the middle of
the horizontal lifter.
Place the trolley centrally under the horizontal lift with
the arms spread out so the horizontal lifter can be placed
into the slot manually while being lowered. The horizontal
lifter is then folded in the trolley by means of the lowering
movement.
Do not touch the central part and the hinges
of the horizontal lifter during folding, as your
ngers can be caught in the moving parts.
The horizontal lifter is safe to handle when it is fully
folded.
4.03 Owner’s daily maintenance obligations
Check the sling and the sling straps for wear and tear and damages before
using them. Do not use the sling if it is damaged or defective.
Do not use the horizontal lifter if the strap locks or other mechanical parts
are damaged, loose, defective or missing. Instead, contact your supplier for
a service visit.
Make sure that the screws on the horizontal lifter are tightened and that there
is no abnormal backlash. Call for a service technician if there is any backlash.
Pay special attention to:
Screws at the end cover of the central part.
Screws in the strap locks + the strap lock bracket.
Replacement of components
Components may be replaced by a qualied service technician or the
Guldmann Service Team.
4.04 Disposal of the horizontal lift
Comply with the local and national regulations on environmentally correct
recycling. All parts can be separated for recycling.
5.00 Service and service life
5.01 Service life
The horizontal lifter has an expected service life of 10 years, subject to
continuous maintenance.
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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer V. Guldmann A/S
Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
DK-8200 Aarhus N
EAN country code: 57
EAN distribution No.: 07287
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Representative Company
Address
Country
Phone
Hereby declare that Product Horizontal lifter, foldable
Type No. XXXXX-YYYY-ZZZZ x)
x) XXXXXX: Reference No. of the product, YYYY: Serial No. of the product in the production year,
ZZZZ: Production year
was manufactured in conformity with the provisions in:
• EN 10535: Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons
- requirements and test methods
• EN 12182: Technical aids for disables persons
according to the Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993
Skejby 01.07.07
Place and day of issue
Product responsible Technical Manager
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6.00 Technical specications
Lifting capacity max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 kg (550 lbs)
Weight.............................................26kg(57lbs)
Dimensions
Horizontal lifter, unfolded (W x H x L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 x 970 x 490 mm
(70¾" x 38¼" x 19¼")
Horizontal lifter, parked (W x H x L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100 x 230 x 1215 mm
(43¼" x 9" x 47¾")
Materials
Horizontal lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminium, anodised
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U.S.A. and countries outside the EU
A. Users guide
Before using the product, read the entire operation manual including all
warranties.
B. WARRANTIES
The Guldmann lifting equipment is designed to be used for the lifting,
transferring, and transporting of persons with a physical handicap who are
not able to physically self transfer or who are temporarily incapacitated by
illness, anesthesia or other causes.
This lifting equipment is designed to relieve the users, their caregivers, and
nursing personnel in the task of lifting elderly or handicapped people, thereby
minimizing the risk of back injury during such lifting and transfer operations.
If the product is used irresponsibly or for any use other than that described
above or in the enclosed written instructions, the manufacturer’s warranty will
be nullied and rendered void.
There are no warranties which extend beyond the description in the enclosed
written instructions.
Guldmann warrants that its lifting equipment is free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use. Guldmann warrants that the lifting
equipment itself will perform substantially in accordance with the
specications set forth in the documentation provided with the equipment.
The above express warranties are made for a period of 365 days from the
date the lifting equipment is delivered to you as the rst user.
Your distributor will replace any lifting equipment which proves defective in
materials or workmanship, without additional charge, on an exchange basis.
Your distributor will either replace or repair without additional charge any
Guldmann lifting equipment that does not perform in substantial accordance
with the specications of the document.
Guldmann does not warrant that the functions contained in the lifting devices
will meet your requirements or that the operation of the services will be
uninterrupted or error-free. The warranty does not cover any of the part of the
lifting equipment which has been subject to damage or abuse by you. The
warranty does not cover any part of the lifting equipment which has been
altered or changed in any way by you or others. Guldmann is not responsible
for problems caused by changes in the operating charasteristics of the
operating system which are made after the delivery of the lifting equipment.
Any implied warranties including any warranties of merchant abillity or tness
for a particular purpose are limited to the term of the express warranties.
Guldmann shall not in any case be liable for special, incidental, consequential,
indirect or other similar damages arising from any breach of these warranties
even if Guldmann or its agent has been advised of the possibillity of such
damages.
You must call Guldmann or your distributor for an authorization to return
any defective item during the warranty period. If your distributor is unable
to correct your problem by telephone, you will be provided with a return
authorization number and address for returning the defective item for
warranty service or replacement. You must insure any defective item being
returned because Guldmann does not assume the risk of loss or damage
while in transit. Do not return items or warranty service to Guldmann.
The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other express and implied
warranties, whether oral, written or implied, and the remedies set forth
above are your sole and exclusive remedies. Only an authorized ofcer of
Guldmann may make modications to this warranty, or additional warranties
binding on Guldmann. Accordingly, additional statements such as advertising
or presentations, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by
Guldmann and should not be relied upon as such. The warranty gives you
specic legal rights, and you may also have the other rights which vary from
state/country to state/country.
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