HMS-VILGO Homelift 2 User manual

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Edition of January 2012:
All rights reserved. Reproduction of these instructions in whole or in part in any form without express written
permission from HMS-VILGO is strictly prohibited except for private use.
Information is regularly updated in the latest instructions versions. This can not engage the responsibility of
HMS-VILGO in any way.
Warning :
The pics on this leaflet are not under contract.
Therefore, HMS-VILGO has the right to change the products inside anytime.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PREAMBLE ……………………………………………………………………… page4
2. DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………………….………
page 4-7
2.1. Where to use Homelift 2
2.2. General description
2.3. Technical description
2.4. Dimensional characteristics
2.5. Labelling
3. HOMELIFT ASSEMBLING ………………………………………………………
page 7-14
3.1. Package contents
3.2. Homelift 2 assembling (page 13)
3.3. Plugging
4. USE ……………………………………………………………………………………
page 14-17
4.1. First use
4.2. Homelift 2 use
4.3. Safety
4.4. Control box operating, battery charge
4.5. Storage instructions
5. HOMELIFT2 MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………..
page 17-18
5.1. Weekly maintenance
5.2. Annual maintenance
5.3. Lifecycle
5.4. Warranty
5.5. Recycling
Removable central leaflet :
RECOMMENDED CHECKS ………………………………………………………
page 9
EVALUATION OF THE NUMBER OF HOIST OPERATING CYCLES
……
page 10
MAINTENANCE BOOK ………………………………………………………..…
page 11
SPARE PARTS LIST …………...…………………………………
page 12

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1. PREAMBULE
Only entitled staff who has read and understood these complete instructions can use Homelift2.
Always use Homelift2 with a person who can belay the patient in case of blackout of the patient or failure of
the hoist.
Use Homelift2 following the maintenance instructions (see Homelift2 maintenance paragraph). If you have any
doubt about Homelift2 operating, please call HMS-VILGO After Sales Service for a diagnostic before using the
hoist on a patient.
HMS-VILGO will not be responsible for damage if these warnings are not followed.
This manual contains all the technical information you need to make a good use of this product. This
information has been carefully checked by HMS-VILGO. This is not an exhaustive list and HMS-VILGO is not
responsible for any kind of mistakes or omissions.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1. WHERE TO USE HOMELIFT2
The Homelift2 is a lifting device. It is used to transfer disabled or elderly people:
- At home, to transfer the patient to an armchair, a toilet seat or a chair,
- In independent living structures,
- In a nursing or care home
Do not use Homelift2 outdoors or on a surface whose declivity could make the patient fell down (>5°).
Before any use of the product :
1- Read the leaflet : It will inform you how to use the product securely and must
be at the disposal of the caring personnel.
2- Product cleaning and disinfection : Please see chapter 5.
3- Connection of the Homelift 2 to the electrical network : Please see chapter 4.5
4- Make sure of the good working of all functions.

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2.2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Materials : Steel
Finish : Epoxy paint coating
Class: I
Weight : base : 15 kg / 34 lb
Pole + support beam :20 kg / 44 lb
Maximum patient weight to be transferred: 150 kg / 330lb
Electrical equipment conformed to NF EN 60 601-1 and to NF EN 60 601-1-2
Duty cycle : 2 min./18 min. (10%)
Input : 230V ~ 50 HZ
Actuator input : 24 V CC
Battery charge required time : 15 hrs
Battery autonomy : ± 40 cycles
Electrical equipment protection : remote control : IP X6
control box : IPX4
actuator : IP X4
Pedals
Pole
Control box
Driving handles
Support beam
Beam
Side foot
Electric actuator
∅
3
in twin casters
∅
4 in wheels with
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2.4. DIMENSIONS
Dimensional characteristics of the base
1 - Maximum external length 35in
2 - Maximum internal length 26in
3 - Minimal internal width : 18in
4 - Minimal external width : 22in
5 - Maximum internal width : 31 in
6 - Maximum external width : 35in
7 - Minimum ground clearance : 1.5in
8 - Maximum front height : 4in
9 - Maximum back height : 5,7in
Total lift / lifting radius / overall dimension :
1 - Lifting radius at the highest CSP : 22.5 in
2 - Total lift (3-4): 41 in
3 - Maximum CSP height : 69 in
4 - Minimal CSP height : 27.5 in
5 - CSP height at maximum lifting radius : 49 in
6 - Lifting radius at lowest CSP : 24in
7 - Maximum lifting radius : 31in
8 - Low position floor/hooks height : 20in
9 - High position floor/hooks height : 62 in
10 - Low position overall dimension height : 48 in
11 - High position overall dimension height : 72 in
12 - Overall dimension length : 43 in
13 – Floor/handles height : position1: 44 in
position2: 47 in
6
5
4
21
3
7
9
8
* CSP : Central Suspension Point
4
10
8
6
12
11 9
3
CSP
*
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2.5. LABELLING
This label allows you :
To have all the necessary information to make any intervention request for the after sales service thanks to
the serial number and to the reference.
To ensure the follow up of the medical disposal.
It also gives to you the security loading charge for a good use.
There are 4 labels : One on the basis of the Homelift2, one on the electric actuator, one on the control box
and one on the remote control.
Standards :
By this label, HMS-VILGO ensures that Homelift2 hoist is conformed to European directive
89/336 referring to electromagnetic compatibility and to European directive 93/42 referring
to medical devices.

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3. HOMELIFT ASSEMBLING
3.1. PACKAGE CONTENTS
The following parts are in the package:
1 folded-up Homelift2 hoist :
1 box containing:
Control box (x1)
remote control
(x1)
Main cable
(x1)
Actuator cable
(x1)
Fixing screw
CHC 6x80 (x2)
Anti-pulling up
Cable kit (x1)
Spanner 6 section 5
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R
RE EC CO OM MM ME EN ND DE ED D C CH HE EC CK KS S
Item to check check
Periodicity : at least once a year and before renting it.
* Replacement after
10 000 cycles
1 Beam support / beam
axis connection
- Check stop-nut presence and assembling
- Check fixing screw worn state
- Check fixing metal tongue welding


2 Beam axle - Check axle worn state
- Check bottom fixing screw + ring worn state


3 Beam hooks - Check fixing points of the 4 hooks
- Check welding points worn state
4 Strap - Check seams
5 Actuator - Check charging operating  
6 Emergency release - Check electrical and manual release operating
7 Control box - Check emergency stop operating
- Check battery charging
8 Electrical cables - Check cables (pinching, plug state, cut …)
9 Actuator / beam
support connection
- Check fixing screw worn state
- Check stop-nut presence and assembling


10 Pole / beam support
connection
- Check brass ring worn state
- Check fixing screw worn state
- Check stop-nut presence and assembling


11 Actuator / pole
connection
- Check fixing screw worn state
- Check stop-nut presence and assembling


12 Pedals - Check pedals operating
- Check connecting rods worn state
13 Back wheels - Check braking system
14 Side foot / cross piece
connection
- Check fixing worn state (screw nut + brass rings)  
15 Pole / cross piece
connection
- Check knobs presence and assembling
- Check pole welding


*See table on page 12 to list necessary spare parts
Hoists are conformed to EN 10535 standard which means that they can run 10 000 complete cycles under
the conditions of uses they are designed for. Please, carefully consider how important it is to evenly check
and maintain it in order to make sure that it is used under the standard specifications and under ours
recommendations. We will not be responsible for any damage due to an abnormal use or to a too high
number of cycles. You will find all the information you need for your checking and maintenance steps on
pages 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Réf. Document : IB 7.5.1. 705 indice A
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2
4
3
5
6
8
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E
EV VA AL LU UA AT TI IO ON N O OF F T TH HE E N NU UM MB BE ER R O OF F H HO OI IS ST T
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OP PE ER RA AT TI IN NG G C CY YC CL LE ES S
This table below, indicates if the replacement of actuator, axis and spare parts is necessary, in function of the
number of runs a day.
number of runs / a day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
365
730
1095
1460
1825
2190
2555
2920
3285
3650
2
730
1460
2190
2920
3650
4380
5110
5840
6570
7300
3
1095
2190
3285
4380
5475
6570
7665
8760
9855
10950
4
1460
2920
4380
5840
7300
8760
10220
11680
13140
14600
5
1825
3650
5475
7300
9125
10950
12775
14600
16425
18250
6
2190
4380
6570
8760
10950
13140
15330
17520
19710
21900
7
2555
5110
7665
10220
12775
15330
17885
20440
22995
25550
8
2920
5840
8760
11680
14600
17520
20440
23360
26280
29200
9
3285
6570
9855
13140
16425
19710
22995
26280
29565
32850
10
3650
7300
10950
14600
18250
21900
25550
29200
32850
36500
11
4015
8030
12045
16060
20075
24090
28105
32120
36135
40150
12
4380
8760
13140
17520
21900
26280
30660
35040
39420
43800
13
4745
9490
14235
18980
23725
28470
33215
37960
42705
47450
14
5110
10220
15330
20440
25550
30660
35770
40880
45990
51100
15
5475
10950
16425
21900
27375
32850
38325
43800
49275
54750
16
5840
11680
17520
23360
29200
35040
40880
46720
52560
58400
17
6205
12410
18615
24820
31025
37230
43435
49640
55845
62050
18 6570
13140
19710
26280
32850
39420
45990
52560
59130
65700
19
6935
13870
20805
27740
34675
41610
48545
55480
62415
69350
20
7300
14600
21900
29200
36500
43800
51100
58400
65700
73000
21
7665
15330
22995
30660
38325
45990
53655
61320
68985
76650
22
8030
16060
24090
32120
40150
48180
56210
64240
72270
80300
23
8395
16790
25185
33580
41975
50370
58765
67160
75555
83950
24
8760
17520
26280
35040
43800
52560
61320
70080
78840
87600
25
9125
18250
27375
36500
45625
54750
63875
73000
82125
91250
26
9490
18980
28470
37960
47450
56940
66430
75920
85410
94900
27
9855
19710
29565
39420
49275
59130
68985
78840
88695
98550
28
10220
20440
30660
40880
51100
61320
71540
81760
91980
102200
29
10585
21170
31755
42340
52925
63510
74095
84680
95265
105850
30
10950
21900
32850
43800
54750
65700
76650
87600
98550
109500
Oldness of the hoist (years)
Foresee actuator, axles and
spare parts replacement.
*
Replace actuator,
axles and spare parts.
Keep using the hoist.
*See spare parts list page 12

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MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E B BO OO OK K
HOIST REFERENCE:
Serial number :
Date of 1st use :
DATE
/
Number of cycles
evaluated
MAINTENANCE AND QUALITY CHECKING NAME &
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SP PA AR RE E P PA AR RT TS S L LI IS ST T
Part Description Item code Qty Location Replacement
after 10 000
cycles
LA44-8000Nactuator A501216 1 /


CBJH1control box A501215 1 /
HB70 remote control A501072 1 /
Ø12x91 axle+ black female handle
50M10 + cotter
A001274 +
A000527
1
Ø 10 Lg 64+20 articulation pole/cross
piece axle
Ø 8 stop-nut
Ø 8 washer
A501066
A001004
A001062
1
2
2
pole / cross
piece
connection


clip cotter A501114 1 actuator /
support beam
connection


HH 10x50 screw
Ø 10 stop-nut
Ø 10/20 washer
Lifty 3 beam axle
Ø 26/20 LG 5 brass ring
A001073
A001072
A001061
A501116
A501063
1
1
2
1
1
support beam /
beam
connection


HH10x55 screw
Ø 10 stop nut
Ø 10/20 washer
A001128
A001072
A001061
1
1
2
actuator / pole
connection


Ø 22/10 brass ring
Ø 10 articulation pole / support beam
axle
Ø 8 stop-nut
Ø 8 washer
A002016
A501067
A001004
A001062
2
1
2
2
pole / support
beam
connection


Ø 40/3.4 brass ring
Ø 40/3 brass ring
A001066
A001089
4
Side foot /
cross piece
connection


Foldy pedals bushing A000840 4 Pedals

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3.2. HOMELIFT2 ASSEMBLING
1/ Unlock
2/
T
ake the axis out of the position

and
p
ick up the pole
.
7
7-8 / Fix the control box to the pole in screwing the 2
cross screws.
9 / Plug the remote control and the electric actuator to
the control box (see chap. 3.3).
Your Homelift2 hoist is now ready to run.
2
1
6
8
5/ Unlock the beam from the support beam
and pick the support beam up.
6/ Fix the head of the electric actuator on
the support beam in locking the clip.
5
3-4 / Put the axle on
position

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3.3. PLUGGING
3.3.1 Plugging/blocking the actuator cable
3.3.2 Unlocking of the actuator cable plug
Unlock with a screw-driver (as shown here), leaning in the notch. In the
same time, turn the ring from the left to the right to unlock the plug.
.
3.3.3 Anti-Pulling up cable kit.
4. USE
4.1. FIRST USE
The battery delivered with the Homelift 2 hoist is fully charged so that you can start using the hoist
immediately. However check the hoist has been assembled properly as explained in paragraph 3, and try it
without a patient to get familiar with its use and functions.
3/ Screw the hood to the
control box with a crossed
screw-driver.
3/ Grip the notches and turn
the ring from left to the right.
The cable is locked when the
ring is turned to 90°.
1/ The 3 notches of this
ring show that the griping
device of the cable plug is
unlocked.
2/ Put the cable plug in
position and lean on it
to plunge into the
lodging.
1/ Plug the remote control
and the actuator cables
and plug the shutter.
2/ Put the anti-pulling
up hood in placing the
cables through the
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4.2. HOMELIFT 2 USE
4.2.1 Sling 20015 installation and operating :
Reminder : Sling is adjustable. User is responsible for adjusting it in order to not hurt the patient. Homelift
hoist is delivered with a 20015 sling. See the user instruction bellow.
1/ Put the back of the sling (largest part of the sling) on the patient back in order to have the 2 hanging-up
straps on both sides of the patient.
2/ Hang up each hanging-up strap to the beam hooks (A1 and B2)
3/ Softly lift up the patient right thigh to put the right thigh support underneath.
4/ Softly lift up the patient left thigh to put the left thigh support underneath.
5/ Cross the two thigh support sling.
6/ Hang up each strap to the beam hooks (C3 and D4)

You can adjust the patient tilt with the different hanging-up holes. Make sure to always hang-up the
A and B straps at the same hole level (same colour). Act the same way for C and D straps.
Cautions :
- This sling is designed for HMS-VILGO hoists only.
- Always hang-up the 4 straps at the same level.
- Never adjust straps while the hoist is running.
- Always make sure that straps are well-attached on the beam before lifting the patient up.
- Never exceed the maximum running load.
4.2.2 Transferring the patient:
1/ Set the hoist in a way that the beam stands above the patient (if necessary,
open or close side foot to get closer to the patient).
2/ Lock brakes
3/ Set the sling
4/ Push up button 
of the remote control to lift the support beam (make sure the strap does not get
stuck and does not hurt the patient while lifting him).
5/ Unlock brakes to transfer the patient.
6/ Lock brakes again when transfer done.
7/ Push down button 
of the remote control to go down
1
2
3
4
A B
C
D
Back of the sling
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4.3. SAFETY
crushing safety: Homelift runs with a single-acting actuator. Any obstacle on its way will automatically stop
its going-down.
Emergency stop : the Homelift emergency stop button is located on the control
box. Push it to stop the lifting or going-down. Push it again to unlock it.
Electric safety : lifting and going-down are locked when Homelift is connected to charge battery.
Alarm : a red led lights on when the actuator is running while battery is low.
Emergency going-down (only use when patient is stuck above and that it is impossible to go down using the
remote control) : There are two actuator release systems:
1/Electricalrelease:
To go down, push the blue switch located under the emergency stop.
2/ Manual release :
Push down (1) and turn to the right (2) the red ring of the actuator.
This function can be used if the electrical system is not efficient.
4.4. CONTROL BOX OPERATING, BATTERY CHARGE :
If the charging level is too weak, an alarm sounds (in a constant way) when the control box is activated. The
charging of the battery is then necessary.
The control box has its own integrated charger. To charge batteries, connect the control box to the 220 VAC
main power line, until the green led turn on indicating batteries are charged (approximately 12 hours).
The
Homelift
2
must be connected to a network which is in accordance with
the NFC 15
-
100 and NFC 15-211 ( 230 V Electric plug + ground connection) for France and CEI 364
for other destinations.
Make sure that the power supply of the control box (you can find it on the label), is in
accordance with the establishment power supply.
It is advisable to connect the device on a power fitting protected by a differential circuit
breaker of 30 mA Maximum, in accordance with the CEI 364-5-53 publication.
A third person must assis
t the patient during the
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Warning, the loading of the batteries works only if the emergency button is out of power (put it on the position
‘on’ to load the batteries).
To make batteries last longer, they must be recharged every night.
Reminder : Warranty does not cover batteries.
4.5. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Do not expose to moisture.
Store in a temperate dry place (5°C to 40°C).
Charge battery before using it after a long time off.
Handling and stocking of the lift has to be done in order to avoid any impact, falling or damage of the material.
5. HOMELIFT2 MAINTENANCE
5.1 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Sling :
Check the sling by looking at its seams condition : immediately replace a sling that starts to show any tear.
Electrical parts:
Test the emergency stop switch while lifting and lowering the support beam.
Look at the electrical cables cover.
Test crushing safety system by placing an item on the support beam going-down way.
Chassis :
Check the brake of the back wheels.
Look at the global geometry on the Homelift2 (no bent item).
Make sure that the 4 wheels are well positioned on the ground.
Make sure that there is no play between the support beam and the pole.
Sling cleaning instructions:
u 86°F (or 30°C) machine wash - J Do not dry clean - d Do not iron
Emergency stop
LED green color when the
control box is activated
Yellow charging LED
Emergency going down
Actuator connection
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Cleaning of the Homelift2 :
Before any intervention on the Homelift2, disconnect it from the power and take out the control box.
Follow this cleaning protocol.
5.2 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
We recommend a complete annual check up on this type of device. Please find on page 9-12 the summary of
the necessary controls and checkups you need to perform on the hoist; as well as the maintenance sheet to
log in all interventions.
5.3 LIFE EXPECTANCY
The life expectancy of the Homelift2 in normal use and maintenance is 5 years.
5.4 WARRANTY
Your Homelift 2 hoist has its own serial number. This number is on a label on the chassis and is repeated on
every electrical part. To make a claim using the warranty, you need to return the faulty part, with its serial
number label to your retailer who will contact us.
The warranty of this product is valid for 5 years. Warranty does not cover battery.
ANY RETURN WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBER LABEL WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
The warranty does not cover any breakdown due to inappropriate or wrong use or maintenance, in spite of the
specifications and use instructions stated in this manual. (electrical shock, torn cables etc.)
Warranty does not cover any breakdown or malfunction due to parts being swapped over or replaced with
used or unapproved parts.
5.5 RECYCLING
Recycling must be done according to the type of materials and components and in compliance with the
current recycling regulations. Disposal and destruction of the faulty parts must be handled by an agreed
recycling company.
1
-
Use a non
-
woven fabric and a
relevant
cleaning solution (ANIOS DETERGENT
DESINFECTANT SURFACES HAUTES
Or any similar product).
Apply the indicated dosage.
2-Clean all surfaces.
3-Let dry.
WARNING:
-Do not splash water onto the device
- Do not use high-pressure cleaning
STRICTLY FORBIDDEN:
-pure alcohol (PA)
-Acetone
- tetrachloroethylene and trichlorethylene
-any type of solvants
-abrasive cleaning products
-any type of wax

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