HORCHER UNILIFT PRO User manual

Operating Instructions
Ceiling Lift UNILIFT PRO

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Table of contents
Chapter
Page
General information
3
Safety instructions
5
Warranty information
6
Product description
7
General operating instructions
8
Maintenance information
12
Sling systems
13
Applying the sling
17
Digital scale
18
Accessories
19
Technical data
20
Malfunctions
21
Equipment data
22

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General information
Dear Customer!
We would like to thank you for your confidence in the Horcher GmbH LIFT System
and congratulate you on buying the UNILIFT PRO.
The UNILIFT PRO helps you to achieve more mobility and freedom in your daily
living environments, especially in bathroom, senior citizens homes and hospitals. The
system can be used in all living areas, including bathrooms and even in swimming
pools.
This manual is for the following lifts:
UNILIFT PRO
Ceiling Lift
Please read this operating manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the
instructions and safety information before using the UNILIFT PRO - Ceiling lift
for the first time.
Scope of delivery
UNILIFT PRO – Ceiling lift
Operating instructions
Hand control ( PDA or wired hand control )
Accessories - if ordered

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General information
General information
The UNILIFT - Ceiling lift system has been developed over a number of years.
During that time, we have reached a very high technical standard of efficiency and
reliability. Our systems have been developed extensively for individuals with
limitations in their mobility.
Our lifts serve individuals, families, and professionals in private homes, hospitals,
rest homes and senior citizen residences, as well as in a variety of other settings.
They are a most efficient transfer device, serving both the caregiver and the
caretaker.
We do our utmost to provide the highest standard of quality, reliability and customer
service in all areas.
Purpose
The UNILIFT PRO ceiling lift can be utilized for lifting and moving patients in and out
of bed, bathtub, wheel chair and many other situations:
- Transfer in/out of a wheelchair
- Transfer in/out of a bathtub
- Transfer in/out of a bed
- Transfer to bathing aids
- Transfer to toilet
Because of the many possibilities, the UNILIFT user can use his own creativity and
imagination in exercising the usefulness of the system. This system can be
constructed and installed in many configurations to meet practically any personal
lifting need imaginable.
For instance in recreational vehicles, bicycle, boats, swimming pools and almost any
application imaginable can be accommodated.
Some track configurations are shown below.

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Safety instruction
General Safety Instructions
Please follow the Safety Instructions mentioned below! Ignoring one or more safety
instructions or improper use of the UNILIFT PRO other than mentioned below could
result in personal injuries and will void any warranties and guarantees through
Horcher GmbH.
!Only qualified and authorized personnel which have been trained by the Horcher
GmbH / Barrier Free Lifts Inc. are allowed to install and repair the lift.
!A sight check is absolutely necessary and should be done before you use the
“UNILIFT PRO” or any other kind of the system. If you notice any kind of defect do
not use the lift.
!Observe the instructions for daily maintenance and servicing of the ceiling lift system.
(see page ..8 and12..)
!Before utilizing the UNILIFT PRO please make sure that all hooks / loops are attached
and secured and that the sling adjustments are of the same length.
!Great caution has to be taken when driving through tight areas such as door frames.
!If the installed ceiling lift will be used by a disabled person living alone, a
communication device must be installed in the area of application so that the disabled
person is always able to call for help in an emergency situation.
!Pulling on the primary strap to reach a point that is not within the scope of the ceiling
hoist is prohibited.
!Lifting the patient with the strap other then straight UP and DOWN will cause the
patient to swing as soon as the lift starts. Always lift patient with lift directly overhead.
!Only authorized and trained persons are allowed to use the ceiling lift system.
!Improper operation or use of non-approved accessories is prohibited.
!Note the maximum load of the ceiling lift and the belt system. For differences always
the lower maximum load is to be used.
!The end user (user) is responsible for the observance of the safety instructions as well
as the proper maintenance and care.
!If the emergency lowering device has been used, the ceiling lift must be subjected to a
service inspection by qualified personnel before further use!
!To clean the “UNILIFT PRO” just use a damp clean cloth do not use any strong
detergent.
!Horcher GmbH is not liable for damage to the device or damage resulting from the
misuse of the lift system. Great care should be taken when using the lift system..
A yearly maintenance service through authorized personnel from the Horcher GmbH / Barrier
Free Lifts Inc. is recommended.

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Warranty information
Service and warranty information
All mechanical and electrical components of the Horcher GmbH “UNILIFT PRO”, excluding,
primary strap and sling, have a limited two year warranty from the date of the original
purchase and delivery, providing such defect is the result of poor craftsmanship or inherent
defect in component material and not the result of improper use or handling.
One year warranty for all institutional settings.
Please send the filled out warranty card back to the Horcher GmbH / Barrier Free Lifts Inc.
This will speed up any questions you may have or problems that might arise with your lift
during the warranty period. Thank you!!
Horcher GmbH, Philipp-Reis-Str. 3, 61130 Nidderau, Germany.
or contact the US Distributor
Barrier Free Lifts, Inc.
1620 SW 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.barrierfreelifts.com

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Product description
Description of the components
Mechanical
emergency
lowering
Color display Emergency off
(optional)
Socket for motorized
patient positioner
(optional)
Primary strap Auxiliary Socket for
down wired hand control
(optional)
The primary strap for attaching the swivel bar or patient positioner.
The auxiliary down is provided with a black label. It becomes necessary in the event
of a failure of the hand control.
The mechanical emergency lowering is necessary if the electrical lifting and
lowering support fails. On the side of the lifter is a small hole covered with a
protective cap. Remove the protective cap. Behind is a screw, by turning this screw
clockwise with a hexagon screwdriver (size 6mm), the primary strap is lowered.
The Emergency Off function is used to switch off all electrical functions of the lift. In
an emergency situation just pull on the red string.
Warning: If the emergency lowering device has been used, the ceiling lift must be
subjected to a service inspection by qualified personnel before further use.

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General operating instruction
Daily checks to be performed by the operator before use
- Visual inspection for damage and / or loose attachments.
- Has the deadline for the 12-month safety inspection expired?
- Is the patient in an area that can be reached through the ceiling lift without pulling
on the primary strap?
- Is the sling suitable for the person to be transported?
- Is the sling suitable for use with the sling bar used?
- Is the Sling in a usable condition? Check for any frays, tears or cuts on any part of
the sling and in particular the loops and seams.
Warning: If any defect in the ceiling lift is discovered, it must be subjected to a safety
inspection before further use. If any defect in the sling is discovered,
do not use the sling!
Hand control
The functions of the "UNILIFT PRO" ceiling lift can be carried out either with a
wireless PDA or with an optional wired hand control. The number of functions
depends on the selected ceiling lift, the installed rail system and the additional
equipment of the rail system.
Functions
Number of functions Description of the function
2 basic functions:Lifting lowering the primary strap
+2 Drive motor (forward / backward)
+2 Left and right - Moving traverse
(only possible with traverse system)
+2 Special functions - carousel, track gate or switch
+2 Special functions - electric patient positioner
The system can be individually ordered with extra functions for your personal
need, such as additional tracks, transversal systems, scissors crossing or the
carousel.

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General operating instruction
Medical PDA
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) have found a niche in the healthcare market since
their inception several years ago, and today the devices give doctors, nurses and
care-givers a wireless connection to a variety of applications. The PRO lift series now
also allows patient lifts to be fully controlled with a PDA.
PDA control elements
Scanner
PDA On/Off Button
UNILIFT PRO control elements
Up / Down
Battery status
Left / Right (optional)
Patient positioner (optional)
Transversal drive (optional)
Digital scale (optional) Special functions (optional)
Carousel Switch Track gate
Zero/Tare Switch kg/lbs.

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General operating instruction
How to connect with the lift?
Start the PDA -> On Button
The UNILIFT Control App will start automatically, if not please start the UNILIFT
App directly from home screen.
The app asks you to scan the barcode printed on the spreader bar, patient positioner,
PDA charger or other location you have chosen to place it.
An active connection with the ceiling lift is signaled by a blue ambient light.
Now the control functions appear on the screen and you are ready to use the
UNILIFT PRO.
All built-in functions are automatically displayed in the app.