human care Niklas User manual

USER`S MANUAL
The Niklas portable freestand offers you the unique possibility to lift and move a patient easily
and safely without straining the patient or the caregiver. The portable freestand can be used
for lifting and moving patients from a bed, wheelchair, bath/shower or from the floor. Weight
capacity is 220 kg / 480 lbs.
“Caution!” triangles are used to warn of situations that demand extra care and
attention
Important!
Human Care Lifts’ products are constantly updated and refined. Therefore we reserve the right to change
aspects without prior notice.
Lifting and transporting a person always involves risk. It is important to read the instructions
for both the lifting equipment and the lift. Always ensure that the equipment to be used is
compatible with Human Care products. As career you are responsible for the safety of the
patient and need to be aware of the patient´s ability to manage the lifting procedure.
The Niklas portable freestand is designed to lift and lower patients strictly in a vertical plane,
never at a diagonal or angle. When lifting a patient, the lift motor should be positioned
directly above the patient. When lowering a patient, the lift motor should be positioned
directly above the surface onto which the patient is being lowered.
LIFTING OR LOWERING A PATIENT AT A DIAGONAL OR ANGLE CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR CAREGIVER. NEVER DO
A ROOM-TO-ROOM TRANSFER USING THE PORTABLE FREESTAND
If using the portable freestand Niklas in a way that is not recommended by Human Care
Lifts, Human Care Lifts will not take any responsibility for injuries or other accidents that may
occur. If in doubt, please contact the supplier.
Niklas portable freestand

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Table of contents
Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................2
Technical specification .....................................................................................................2
Product description.........................................................................................................4
Product label...................................................................................................................5
Symbols on the unit.........................................................................................................5
Assembling the Niklas portable freestand ..........................................................................6
To hang up the lift ...........................................................................................................9
Disassembling the Niklas portable freestand ....................................................................10
Lowering the leg profiles................................................................................................10
The wheel.....................................................................................................................11
Placing the Niklas portable freestand correctly.................................................................11
To move the Niklas portable freestand ...........................................................................12
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................12
Inspection, care and maintenance....................................................................................13
Accessories...................................................................................................................14

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Safety instructions
Before use, ensure that:
you have read and understood the instruction guides for the lift cassette and lifting
accessories
personnel using the equipment have received appropriate instruction and training
the lift cassette is connected according to the instructions
the portable freestand is adjusted to correct working height
the lifting accessories are not damaged
lifting accessories are correctly applied to the lift cassette
you have selected the correct type, size, material, and design of slings and accessories
to safely meet the patient’s needs
the lifting accessory is correctly and securely applied to the patient, so that no
personal injury can occur.
Check list before usage (see label on leg)
1) Foot and leg profiles are assembled correctly
2) Leg and rail profiles are assembled on the correct side. Number 1 leg connected with
number 1 rail, and the same with number 2 leg and rail
3) The rail roller is in place and rolls freely in the rails
4) All screws are tightened and the washers are in correct position
5) The handles are correctly connected in the complete leg holes (secure by pulling the
handle out while still holding the upper leg profile)
6) Ensure track profile is level
See www.humancare.se for more information on slings, rail systems and other accessories.
Warning! Product modifications is strictly forbidden without approval from manufacturer
Technical specification
Maximum load: 220kg / 480lbs
Dimension: 2450 x 2388 x 1145mm / 105 x 94 x 45in (LxHxD)
Weight: 30kg / 66lbs
Materials: Aluminium
Plastic - PTFE
- PA
- TPA
Stainless steel
Galvanized steel
The product is designed for multiple use.

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L (length)
total L
H (height)
D (depth)
Min
1445mm/56in
1615mm/64in
1579mm/62in
1145mm/45in
Lifting
height
2080mm/86in
to
2180mm/82in
Max
2450mm/105in
2620mm/103in
2388mm/94in
1145mm/45in
Three heights
1. Assembling and transportation position
2. Lower usage height (where the roof is low)
3. Normal usage height
L
H
D
total L
Lifting height
1
2
3

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Product description
1. Rail no. 1
2. Rail no. 2
3. Rail roller
4. Anchor point
5. Wheel with brake
6. Complete leg no. 1
7. Complete leg no. 2
8. Hinge
9. Handle
10. Foot
11. Screw with handle
11
6
8
1
2
9
3
11
5
10
7
Foot
Rail roller
No. 2 leg
Track profile
No. 1 leg
4

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Product label
The product label contains information concerning the
equipment. The sign is placed on the underside of rail no. 1.
1. Date of manufacture
2. Serial number
Niklas is tested by an accredited testing institute and
comply with the requirements of directives for medical-
technical Class I products.
Symbols on the unit
f CE-mark
g Date of manufacturing
h Manufacturer
j Maximum load
k Read and understand the manual before using the product.
l Product reference number / part number
n Product Serial number
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Assembling the Niklas portable freestand
When assembling the portable freestand, make sure all six parts are easy accessible.
Place one of the legs and one foot on the floor as shown
in picture 1.
Picture 1
Slide the foot into the track and fasten it together, see
picture 2.
Picture 2
PUSH DOWN the screw with handle to activate the
mechanism, see picture 3.
Picture 3
Picture 4
Do the same procedure with the other leg and foot profiles. There will now be two complete
legs.
They are marked with numbers 1 and 2 to ensure connection to the correct side of the rail.
Make sure there is some
space between the washer
and leg when sliding it
together.

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Start by pushing the rails together as much
as possible (where applicable).
Put number 1leg and slide it in number 1
side of the rail profile (see picture 6 and
numbers on the side of the parts).
Push down the screws with handle and
rotate in a clockwise direction to tighten.
Make sure the washer goes in the track
and that the rail is flush to the leg profile.
Tighten until the parts are secured and do
not slide apart.
Picture 5
Picture 6
Picture 7 & 8
Make sure the washers
go in the track

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Pull out the rail as much as possible (where
applicable).
Lean it against the floor (where applicable).
Place number 2 leg and the rail roller in an
easily accessible position.
In a single motion put the rail roller in the
rail and grip the handle on the leg. Then
slide it into the slot in the rail (shown in
picture 10 and 11).
Tighten until the parts are secured and do
not slide apart.
Picture 9
Picture 10
Picture 11

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To hang up the lift
Place the lift (1) on a suitable surface.
Set the main switch (13) to ON and
feed out a suitable length of the belt (6)
by pressing the DOWN-button (11)
while pulling the belt, and hook it on the
hook from above, see fig. A. The lift is
now ready to use.
Catch lock
NOTE! Always ensure catch lock is fully engaged
13
11
6
1
13
6
11
The catch lock secures the profile
from falling down in the unlikely
event of a wrongfully engaged
handle
The catch lock shall be flush with
the profile before use!