Guldmann Gl5 User manual

GB/US ....GL5 mobile lifter

User manual - vers. 3.00

GL5 mobile lifter

Item nos:

5550xx

1.00 .........Manufacturer .................................................3

2.00 .........Intended use .................................................3

2.01 .........Where to use GL5 .............................................3

2.02 ........Warning ......................................................4

2.03 .........Important .....................................................4

3.00 .........Denitions ...................................................5

3.01 .........Accessories for the lifter .........................................5

4.00 .........Unpacking and preparation of the lifter ...........................6

4.01 ........Checklist before use ............................................7

4.02 .........Charging and installing battery ....................................7

4.03 ........Charging procedure .............................................8

5.00 .........Operation ....................................................9

5.01 ........Indicator lamps and audio signals .................................10

5.02 ........Safety functions ...............................................11

6.00 ........Use of Mobile lifter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.01 ........How to use the Sling ...........................................12

6.02 .........Method of cleaning and disinfection ...............................15

7.00 ........Troubleshooting..............................................15

8.00 ........Service and lifespan ..........................................16

8.01 .........Service check of the mobile lifter – All-round ........................17

8.02 .........Owners daily maintenance ......................................18

9.00 ........Transportation and storage ....................................18

10.00 .......Technical specications .......................................19

11.00 ........Product conguration table ....................................21

12.00 ........Labelling ....................................................22

13.00 .......EC-Declaration of conformity ...................................25

14.00 ........Environmental policy statement - V. Guldmann A/S ................25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . USA and countries outside the EU ..............................26

A. ...........Users guide ..................................................26

B. ..........WARRANTY..................................................26

1.00 Manufacturer

V. Guldmann A/S.

Graham Bells Vej 21-23A

DK - 8200 Aarhus N

Tlf. +45 8741 3100

Fax. +45 8741 3131

2.00 Intended use

The Guldmann mobile lifter GL5 is an all-round lifter which covers the needs

of hospitals, nursing homes, institutions and private homes.

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.

2.01 Where to use GL5

GL5 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.

2.02 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.

• 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

staff or the Guldmann service team.

• Do not use the lifter in areas where it can be splashed with water.

• Risk of entrapment between the top of the lifting actuator and lifting arm.

• Risk of entrapment between the legs and the chassis when adjusting the

legs.

2.03 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 Stan-

dard door frames.

• Caution must be exercised

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

3.00 Denitions

1. Sling attachment hooks

2. Lifting boom

3. Battery

4. Electronic control box

5. Hand control

6. Emergency stop

7. Emergency lowering

electrical

8. Emergency lowering

manual (option)

9. Push handle

10. Power supply

11. Lifting actuator

12. Chassis leg

13. Brake/release

3.01 Accessories for the lifter

Lifting slings

Ask for special brochure from supplier or manufacturer.

4.00 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 staff or the Guldmann

Service Team.

Assembling mast/chassis – electrical

Loosen screw tted to mast. Position the mast

in the base. When mast is in as far as it will

go, tighten screw using an M5 Allen key. To

dismantle, remove screw to pull mast out of

base. Retighten screw in mast.

Mounting of connectors for motors and

hand control

Fit connectors for width adjustment motor in

the mast and hand control in the control box.

Fitting actuator

Fasten the actuator using the attached bush-

ing and screw with nut.

Tighten screw and nut with a 17 mm spanners,

and put on the nut protector.

Bush and bolt for top of lifting actuator

L1 = 55 mm

L2 = 42 mm

Bush and bolt for bottom of lifting actuator

L3 = 50 mm

L4 = 39 mm

L1 L2

L3 L4

Batteries

The batteries supplied with the lifter are not fully charged on delivery. Before

use, therefore, the lifter must be charged up. A full charge, which takes about

5 hours, is recommended.

4.01 Checklist before use

• The lifter must be off charge.

• 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 control box is illuminated when the

lifter is activated.

• Check that the emergency stop and lowering is working.

• Make sure the lifter is running freely.

• Check the slings for damage or fraying.

Once you have tted the sling (see section 6.01 - 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 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.

4.02 Charging and installing battery

Before use, the battery needs to be fully

charged. See charging procedure.

Unpack the battery from its packaging and

locate into battery compartment by opening

the lid and sliding it into position.

4.03 Charging procedure

Recharge lifter every night or when it is not in use. This maintains the batte-

ries and ensures a long life span.

Only use power supply provided by Guldmann.

Recharging

• Recharge by plugging the power supply lead

into the wall socket

• Recharging should be carried out when the

yellow or red LED is illuminated

• When the yellow LED illuminates there are

approx. 10 lifts remaining

• When the red LED illuminates and the audio

warning sounds, it is only possible to lower the

patient

• The power supply will turn off automatically

when lifter is fully recharged

• Recharging must not take place in wet rooms/

bathrooms

• Maximum recharging time is approx. 5 hours.

Alternative charging procedure

Remove the battery and place it on a dry surface. Connect power supply plug

to mains.

Now insert the male connector into battery.

Note:

Please be sure that main power is switched off during connection of power

supply and battery.

5.00 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 GL5 mobile lifter the leg spread width

adjustment of the chassis is operated via the

sideways arrows on the hand control or the

control panel on the control box.

• Use maximum width setting when lifting to/

from wide chairs, or as necessary when lifting

to/ from bed, toilet and oor.

• The hand control is designed to be parked on

the retainer between the control box and the

lifting actuator, for easy access when handling

patient.

• When maneuvering the lifter the chassis legs

must be in the closed narrow position.

5.01 Indicator lamps and audio signals

Status Indicator lamps Audio signals Possible GL5 signals

Up Down Leg spread Emergency

down

Off-stand by Off

All OK Green x x x x

Low battery Yellow x x x x

Critically low Battery Red Beeps at button

activation

Fault on lifter Yellow x x x x

Over load Beeps at button

activation

x x

Lifetime actuator will

exceed in 1.000 lifts

Yellow x x x x

Lifetime actuator

exceeded

Yellow ashes Beeps at button

activation

x x x x

Green light

Yellow light

Red ligth

Yellow service light

5.02 Safety functions

Only use the emergency stop button and emergency lowering functions in

emergencies.If it has been necessary to apply the emergency/safety functions

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, press emergency stop. When the

emergency stop function is applied, the lifter

ceases to function. Switch the lifter on again

by turning the emergency stop button in the

direction of the arrow until it springs up.

Activating the emergency lowering function

If the lifter fails to lower, activate the following:

1. Press the emergency lowering button on the

control box display, if the lifting boom does not

lower

2. Turn the red knob in the direction of the arrow

(option)

Use of brakes

The rear castors are tted with brakes. Apply

the brake by stepping on the lower kick pedel.

To release the brake, kick the top part of the

kick pedal.

Only apply the brakes if the user is pushing

the lifter away.

6.00 Use of Mobile lifter

Lifting hanger

The lifting hanger can be mounted on the mobile lifter without the use of any

tools.

1. Hold the lifting hanger in the right hand

and press the yellow button using the

thumb as shown. The slot on the lifting

hanger’s top cover must face up. (g. 1).

2. Insert the lifting hanger in the slot on the

side of the lifting hanger’s top cover. (g. 2).

3. Check that the yellow button has returned

to its locked position by checking that it is

ush with the cover of the lifting hanger

and that the strap attachment can rotate

freely. (g. 3).

6.01 How to use the Sling

Use slings with 4-6 lifting straps designed for tting on Guldmann lifting han-

ger as shown in the sling manual.

The Lifter can be positioned under a bed. It can be moved through normal doors.

The lifter can be used in wet areas, but must not be exposed to splash water.

The lifter is protected against corrosion (9.00).

The lifter can be used for multiple users. When moving the lifter to another

user, perform normal hygienic disinfection.

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Lifting to and from a sitting position

When lifting from e.g. a wheelchair, move the lifter towards the person to be

lifted. Lifting boom and lifting hanger should be level with the chest and posi-

tioned above the middle of the thigh.

Position the lifting hanger parallel to the user’s shoulders. Now t the lifting

sling to the lifting hanger. For instructions on how to t the sling, see the sec-

tion entitled “Fitting the lifting sling”.

Lifting to and from a lying position in bed

Position lifting boom and lifting hanger right over the bed. Now pull the lifter

back until the lifting boom and lifting hanger are positioned above the center

of the person to be lifted. The lifting hanger and lifting boom should be paral-

lel with the person’s shoulders. Now t the lifting sling to the lifting hanger.

For instructions on how to t the sling, see section entitled “Fitting the lifting

sling”.

Working with the mobile lifter

To obtain a correct working posture when moving the lifter, the caregiver

should always, by placing one leg in front of the other, push the lifter in a for-

ward motion thus utilizing his/her body weight.

Turning the lifter should be carried out by two persons, otherwise, stand

alongside the lifter and push on the side of the mast thereby minimizing the

center of rotation. It is a good idea to make the heaviest point of the lifter the

center of rotation. If there is limited space, you can use your foot to push on

the chassis of the lifter in the direction you wish to turn.

Hook the top set of straps (from the back) to the hooks facing the user. Hook

the lower set of straps (from the legs) to the hooks facing away from the user.

GH lifting hanger, 4 attachment points

Caution!

Be careful when attaching the lifting sling’s straps on the hooks. Check

that the straps have been correctly placed in the lifting hanger’s hooks.

When pressing the up button on the hand control to lift the user, check

again that all straps remain correctly placed in the lifting hanger’s

hooks (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

GH Lifting hanger

Caution!

Be careful when attaching the lifting sling on the hooks. Check that the

straps have been pulled completely through the rubber safety catch

(A) and into place in the lifting hanger’s hooks. When pressing the up

button to lift the user, check again that all the straps remain correctly

placed in the lifting hanger’s hooks (g. 1a and g. 1b).

Fig. 1a Fig. 1b

From a chair, wheelchair or other sitting positions

Place lifting sling behind user’s back e.g. between the back of the chair and

the user’s back.

The center band of the lifting sling should follow the user’s spine. As for the

slings type Active, the strap showing the size of the sling should be opposite

the spine. Bring the leg straps along the outer thigh and then under the thigh

between the back of the knee and the hip.

Now cross the leg straps in front of the user.

All four straps are now ready to be mounted onto the lifting hanger.

Lying position in bed, on a mattress or on the oor

Turn the user on his side. Place the high back sling so that its upper edge

is ush with the top of the user’s head. Put the sling on the user so that the

center band follows the spine. Turn the user on his back and pull the sling

out. Bring the leg straps under the thigh and cross them over.

All four straps are now ready to be mounted onto the lifting hanger.

If in doubt about how to use the sling, please contact your supplier.

Guldmann cannot be held responsible for any faults or accidents that may

occur due to incorrect positioning of the lifting hanger, or for reasons of inade-

quate attention paid by helpers or the user.

6.02 Method of cleaning and disinfection

Cleaning

We recommend that any parts of the mobile lifter that users/helper may come

in contact with are cleaned with Novadan Des Wipes, Novadan Disinfect O or

similar disinfection product.

Novadan Des Wipes:

Use a disposable wipe for cleaning and disinfection of all types of surfaces,

machines and instruments in the healthcare sector.

NB: Do never clean the lifter with strong acid, base or alcohol. Never clean

the lifter in an autoclave machine.

7.00 Troubleshooting

Error:

Lifter does not react to input from the buttons on the hand control.

1. Does the green or yellow LED illuminate on the lifter when the control

buttons on the hand control are activated?

Yes see point 6.

No no light visible – see point 2.

No only red light visible – see point 3.

No yellow service light visible or audible “Beep”– see “indicator and audio

signals matrix”

2. Is the battery installed in the lifter?

Yes see point 4.

No install a fully charged battery.

3. Is a battery with sufcient charge installed in the lifter?

No install a fully charged battery.

4. Is the emergency stop activated?

Yes turn emergency stop in the direction of the arrow to allow it to release

and press any button on the hand control.

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.

8.00 Service and lifespan

According to the international standard EN/ISO 10535 “Lifter for the transfer

of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods” a safety inspection of

the lifter must be performed at least once a year.

The lifter has an expected life span of 15

years. The lifespan is estimated on the basis

of correct use, cleaning and maintenance, plus

annual service and maintenance carried out by

qualied service engineers of the Guldmann

Service Team. At the end of the expected lifes-

pan, the lifter must then be assessed by qua-

lied service staff as to the lifters future use.

The lifespan of the lifting actuator is determined

by how regular the lifter is used.

Guldmann mobile lifter has intelligent monitoring of the usage pattern. The

control box monitors the numbers of lifts, weight being lifted and duration of

the lifts. The service light on the control panel will then indicate when the lif-

ting actuator needs replacing. This means that the life span of the actuator is

dependent on the usage pattern of the lifter.

The lifespan of the lifting actuator - examples

Lifts/day User weight – 85 kg/187 lbs. User weight – 120 kg/243 lbs.

Lifespan lifting actuator Lifespan lifting actuator

5 17 years 15 years

20 4.5 years 4 years

The lifter is controlled by a microprocessor PC board which can be damaged

if it is being touched without the necessary precautions. Therefore the electro-

nics must only be serviced by qualied Guldmann Team.

Spare parts lists and drawings are available from manufacturer or supplier.

8.01 Service check of the mobile lifter – All-round

During the inspection a service report shall be made, describing what has

been checked and exchanged.

Worn or defective parts shall be replaced by new spare parts from V. Guld-

mann A/S.

1 Visual check of the product

• Check the product for wear and tear

• Check the product for any deformity

• Check that the product does not show any other deciencies.

2 Lifting motor/actuator

• Check the lifting motor/actuator for visible outer damage and leaking oil

as well as any abnormal sound during operation.

• According to the manufacturer’s instructions the lifting motor/actuator

shall be exchanged after 11.000 cycles or at least every 5 years.

3 Test of the product, as during normal use

• Check all functions on the product, with and without load, (Ie. Up, down, for-

ward, backward, out and in).

• Check the emergency lowering is operational.

• Check the emergency stop is operational.

• Check the charging indicator is operational.

4 Check the electrical condition of the products

• Check the batteries and measure the:

• Input/Voltage

• Output/Voltage

• Check electrical functions and signals

• Check all wirings for errors and defects

• Check wire lead-ins

• Check all possible conections, plugs etc.

5 Check the mechanical condition of the product

• Clean the product for dirt and other impurities

• Inspect and evaluate the vital parts of the product

• Exchange defective and worn parts of the product

• Check and tighten all moving parts

• Grease the product.

6 Point 3 is carried out one more time as a control function

7 Have new errors or problems arisen in point 7?

• If new problems have arisen, go back to point 3

• If no problems have arisen, nish the inspection.

8 When a service inspection including service work or exchange of com-

ponents has taken place, the nal check should comprise a weight test

with the product’s nominal load.

8.02 Owners daily maintenance

The owners’ daily maintenance consists of general cleaning.

9.00 Transportation and storage

The lifter can be dismantled for transport and storage.

1. Remove the electrical cable to the base from the con-

nection plug on the mast.

2. Loosen the knob and lift the mast from the base.

How to pack the lifter for transport

Guldmann recommends that the dismantled lifter is always transported in its

original packaging.

Storage of mobile lifter

The mobile lifter should be stored in a dry room, where the humidity does not

exceed 70%. The mobile lifter must never be stored in bathrooms and similar

areas.

Always activate emergency stop when the mobile lifter is put on storage.

How to prevent/avoid corrosion

The mobile lifter should not be stored/remain in damp surroundings for long

periods of time. Water vapor might liquefy into water on the mobile lifter, thus

causing corrosion/rust in bearings as well as in the tubular steel frame.

The mobile lifter should not be exposed to sudden cold or warmth. This

means that one should not take a cold mobile lifter into a hot bathroom. In

swimming baths and bathrooms where strong gases may be present, the

mobile lifter is particularly exposed to corrosion and should always be remo-

ved from such places after use.

10.00 Technical specications

A.....................69 mm *

B....................143 mm *

C...................2013 mm *

D...................1370 mm *

E....................229 mm

F....................518 mm

G...................1382 mm

H min/max ........664/1967 mm *

I min/max .........456/1759 mm *

J min/max .........530/1300 mm

K min/max ........695/1410 mm

L....................120 mm

M...................1090 mm

* If wheels Ø 80 mm are used,

deduct 25 mm

700

Functions

Lifting capacity, max: ...................................155/205 kg

Operation

Lift: ....................................................Electric

Width adjustment: .........................................Electric

Pushbuttons - max.: ........................................ 3.3 N

Weight

Totally: ................................................... 46 kg

Chassis: .................................................22 kg

Mast and lifting boom incl. control box & battery: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 kg

Charger + handcontrol........................................1 kg

Turning radius

Turning radius : .........................................1460 mm

Safety Features

Battery protection for insufcient voltage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes, disconnects

Electrical parts

On/off: .............................................Automatically

Power supply for charging

Input: ..............................100-240Vac, 47-63Hz, 0.6-0.4A

Output: .............................................36V, 0.83A

Battery, replaceable NiMH: .............................. 24V /4.5 Ah

Charging time: ......................................Max. 5 hours

Consumption/power of actuator: ..........................24V, max 8A

Duty Cycle: ......................Max 10%, max. 2 min on, 18 min off.

Class of tightness

Mobile lifter: .............................................. IP 30

Hand control: ............................................. IP 44

Power supply: ............................................. IP 20

Labelling

The product is manufactured in compliance with the Council Directive

93/42/EEC of June 14th 1993, including amendments, as medical device

class 1.

Classied

Acc. to ISO 9999: ........................................12 36 03

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