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)
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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]
© Guldmann GB_UK-1229/10/08 • # 944131
© Guldmann GB_UK-1229/10/08 • # 944131
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/
patient must shift position on the sling.