Guldmann GL5 .2 User manual

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GB/US ....GL5.2 mobile lifter
User manual – vers. 102.0

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GL5.2 mobile lifter
Item nos:
5623xx
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 GL5.2 ............................................5
4.02 ........Warning ......................................................5
4.03 .........Important .....................................................6
5.00 .........Denitions ...................................................7
5.01 .........Accessories for the lifter .........................................7
6.00 .........Unpacking and preparation of the lifter ...........................8
6.01 ........Assembly instruction ............................................8
6.02 ........Checklist before use ...........................................10
6.03 .........Charging and installing battery ...................................10
6.04 ........Charging procedure ............................................11
7.00 .........Operation ...................................................12
7.01 ........Indicator lamps and audio signals .................................13
7.02 ........Safety functions ...............................................16
8.00 ........Use of Mobile lifter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8.01 ........How to use the Sling ...........................................17
8.02 .........Cleaning and disinfection........................................19
9.00 ........Troubleshooting..............................................20
10.00 .......Service and lifespan ..........................................21
10.01 ........Service check of the mobile lifter – All-round ........................22
11.00 ........Environmental conditions .....................................23
12.00 .......Technical specications .......................................24
13.00 .......Product conguration table ....................................26
14.00 ........Labelling ....................................................27
15.00 .......EU-Declaration of conformity ...................................29

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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

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1.00 Manufacturer
V. Guldmann A/S.
Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
DK - 8200 Aarhus N
Tel. [phone]
2.00 Intended Purpose
GL5.2 is intended for lifting and transferring a person with disabilities.
3.00 Area of use
GL5.2 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
The Guldmann mobile lifter GL5.2 is an all-round lifter, it can be used indoor
whenever elderly and handicapped people have to be lifted or moved. The
lifter is equipped with Guldmann lifting hanger or with another suitable hanger.
Accessories consist of Guldmann lifting slings in various sizes and models.
When the mobile lifter is used the assumption is that:
• The lifter will be operated by a qualied person.
• The mobile lifter is moved at a maximum speed corresponding to normal
walking speed.
• The Guldmann mobile 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.

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4.01 Where to use GL5.2
GL5.2 is designed to 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 / wheel-
chairs
• 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 user manual fully before using the lifter to familiarize yourself with
the controls and safety features on the lifter.
• Do not exceed the maximum 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.
• Only use a lifting hanger approved for use with the lifter.
• Don’t lift/turn the lifting hanger in vertical direction during the mounting of the
straps of the sling.
• 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 instructions.
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 the authorization from the manufacturer,
including opening battery which can damage cell and generate excessive
heat.
• The lifter is not intended to drive 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 15
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 incre-
ased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the lifter.

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• 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 manual emergency lowering ring and sealing
ring of actuator
• Risk of entrapment between the legs and the chassis when adjusting the
legs.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
4.03 Important
• Always plan your lift before commencing.
• Only use slings that are designed to be used with the mobile 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.
• Any serious incident that occurred in relation to this device should be reported
to the manufacturer and the local competent authority.

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5.00 Denitions
1. Sling attachment hooks
2. Lifting boom
3. Battery
4. Control box
5. Hand control
6. Emergency lowering
manual (option)
7. Push handle
8. Lifting actuator
9. Chassis leg
10. Brake/release
Accessories can be
found in the Guldmann
product catalogue.
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2
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4
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5.01 Accessories for the lifter
Lifting slings
Ask for special brochure from supplier or manufacturer.

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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 mobile
lifter have a basis mechanical understanding.
Unpack the lifter on a level surface and gently remove cable ties and protec-
tive-foam.
Assembling mast/chassis – electrical
Loosen screw (pos. 3) tted to mast. Position
the mast (pos. 1) in the Chassis (pos. 2). Make
sure that the mast hits the chassis in the bot-
tom of the chassis tube, tighten screw using an
M5 Allen key. To dismantle, remove screw to
pull mast out of base. Retighten screw in mast.
Fitting actuator
Fasten the actuator base (pos. 4) using the
attached screw (pos. 6) with nut (pos. 7).
Fasten the actuator top (pos. 4) using the
attached washers (pos. 5) and screw (pos. 6)
with nut (pos. 7).
Tighten screw and nut with 17 mm spanners.
Complete by adding protective caps (pos. 8) on
nut and bolt.
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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).
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).
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.
Fasten push handle (pos. 13) to the mast by
tightening the two screws (pos. 14).
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Batteries
The batteries supplied with the lifter are not fully charged on delivery.
The battery pack must be charged before use. A full charge is recommended,
duration approximately 4 hours.
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 5.02
safety features).
• Make sure the lifter is running freely.
• Check the slings for damage or fraying.
Once you have tted the sling (see section 8.01 - How to use the 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.
• Open the lifter’s chassis leg width adjustment to allow access around the
chair.
Working with the Mobile 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.