Invacare Octave User manual

User Manual (EN)
Invacare®OctaveTM

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Table of Contents
1. General Information ......................................3
2. Operating the OctaveTM ....................................7
3. Receiving the OctaveTM....................................11
4. Disassembly of parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Wiring .................................................15
6. Part numbers for accessories ..............................16
7. Cleaning and Maintenance.................................17
8. Trouble-shooting the electrical system ......................20
9. Electrical data ...........................................21
10. Technical specifications ..................................25
11. Weight................................................27
12. Disposal ...............................................27

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1. General information
This manual must be given to the user of the product. Before using this product, read this manual and save for
future reference.
Please note that there may be sections in this User Manual, which are not relevant for your bed.
All indications of right and left are based on a patient lying on his back in the bed.
Metal side rails and U-profile bed ends may be disassembled without the use of any tools.
1.1 Intended use
 The bed is designed for use especially for home care.
 The bed is designed for patients over the age of 12 years. 150 cm and longer.
 The bed is a nursing bed with modular structure.
 Max patient weight: 350 kg (provided the equipment - bed ends, side rails, support handles, lifting pole and
mattress have a total weight of max 35 kg).
 Safe Working Load: Max 385 kg (Patient + accessories).
 The Ocatve™ bed is defined to be used according to;
Application environment 3;Long-term care in a medical area where medical supervision is required and
monitoring is provided if necessary and medical electrical equipment used in medical procedures may be pro-
vided to help maintain or improve the condition of the patient.
Application environment 4; Care provided in a domestic area where medical electrical equipment is used to
alleviate or compensate for an injury, disability or disease.
In order to optimise the patient’s comfort Invacare® recommends using a 15 cm mattress.
(see order numbers in section 6 "Part numbers for accessories").
1.2 Certification
 OctaveTM is marked in accordance with directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical
Devices.
 OctaveTM is tested and approved in accordance with EN 60601-2-52 of TÜV
Product Service in Germany.
 OctaveTM has undergone a risk analysis according to EN 14971.
 The motors and control unit of the bed are approved according to IEC 60601-1:2005 3:rd edition.
The hand control, control unit and motors are protected according to IPX6 or IPX4.
A lock cam must be used on the control unit - if not, Invacare®can not guarantee the IP protection.
All service work described in chapter 7 may only be performed by personnel who have been trained or instructed
by Invacare® service course.
If the functions of the bed change, please send the bed for a check-up according to the maintenance chart in
chapter 7.
Invacare® is certified according to EN ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 and ensures compliance by 3:rd party.
Throughout the entire production process our materials/products are quality controlled by the operators.
Additionally, a final test is carried out prior to packaging and shipping.
The operator carrying out the final test, which includes a check of all moveable
parts, motors and castors, issues a QA number on the product thereby confirming
its quality.
If the product does not correspond to the quality demands of Invacare®, it will be discarded.
If, contrary to our expectations, a problem should arise in connection with the delivered product, please contact
your Invacare® supplier. An address list is shown on the back of this manual.

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1.3 Labels and symbols
Symbols in this user manual:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
INFORMATION
Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.
Maximum user weight
Safe working load (SWL) (Patient + mattress + side
rails + lifting pole + other equipment).
This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.
The launch date of this product is stated in the CE Declaration of conformity.
The product should be reused
where possible
Applied Part, Type B, complying
with the specified requirements
for protection against electrical
shock according to IEC60601-1.
(An applied part is a part of the
medical equipment which is
designed to, or are likely to, come
into physical contact with the
patient.
INSTRUCTION
Reference to the user manual.
Labels / symbols on the product:

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Date of production. Symbols
Electrical information
Type no. of the bed.
Serial no.
To identify the product please look at the product label:
IPX4 or IPX6 depend-
ing on configuration.
Back rest
Seat section
Leg section
Thigh section
1.4 Description of the main parts in the mattress support:
Iin Current in
Vin Voltage in
Int. Intermitens
AC Alternating current
Max Maximum
min minutes
kg kilogram
A Ampere

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Invacare® accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product
other than as stated in this user manual.
Invacare® accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product
other than as stated in this user manual.
Invacare® accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the product other than as stated in
this User Manual. If the bed shows any signs of damage upon delivery, please see the terms of de-
livery. Accessories not mentioned in this manual must not be used.
1.5 Safety and warnings
Electromagnetic interference between the bed and other electrical products can occur. To reduce
or eliminate such electromagnetic interference, increase the distance between the bed and the
products or switch them off.
This medical bed can be used together with medical electrical equipment connected to the heart
(intracardially) or the blood vessels (intravascularly), provided that following are respected:
 The medical bed should be equipped with means for potential equalization connection (See the
symbol in chapter ”Electrical data”).
 The medical electrical equipment should not be fixed on the bed’s metallic accessories such as
side rails, lifting pole, drip rod, bed ends ect.
In addition, the medical electrical equipment power supply cord should be kept clear of the acces-
sories or any other moving part of the bed.
The bed fulfils all requirements regarding maximum distances.
However, if the bed is used for the care of patients with a small body dimensions, it must be espe-
cially noted that there is a risk of such a patient slipping through the openings between the side rails
or through the opening between the side rail and the mattress support.
The bed must not be used by patients under 12 years of age, or by patients with body size equiva-
lent to an average 12-year-old or smaller.
The bed, in combination with side rails, must not be used for persons under 45 kg or under 150
cm´s height, or for persons that are restless (spasms) or confused, unless a professional risk assess-
ment has taken place and been accepted, or a correctly installed safety cover on the side rails are
used.
If the functions of the bed change, send the bed immediately for a check-up according to the maintenance chart..
The bed must be placed so that the height adjustment (up(down) is not obstructed by, for example,
lifts or furniture.
When using side rails and the according safety cover, it is essential to ensure correct fitting -
otherwise there is danger of entrapment / suffocation between mattress support, side
rail and bed end!
Do not place any objects underneath bed.

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1.6 Warranty
The warranty covers all material and production defects for 2 years from the date of delivery, provided it can be
demonstrated that such defects were present before delivery. All manufacturing faults or defects must be promptly
reported Invacare® may repair the fault or replace the component. The warranty provided by Invacare® does not
cover additional costs (transport, packaging, labour, sundry expenses, etc. are for the customer’s account).
The warranty does not cover:
 Damage caused during transport that is not directly reported to the forwarder at the moment of delivery.
 Repairs performed by unauthorized centers and personnel.
 Parts subject to normal wear.
 Malicious damage or damaged caused by improper use of the bed.
1.7 Service life
The expected service life of this product is seven years when used daily and in accordance with the safety
instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary
according to frequency and intensity of use.
2. Operating the OctaveTM
The bed’s electrical equipment must not be dismantled or combined with other electrical equip-
ment.
Disconnect the plug from the mains before moving the bed. The cable must be kept clear of the
floor and the castors during transport. Make sure that the mains cable cannot be jammed or in any
other way damaged when the bed is used.
Always leave the bed in the lowest position. Otherwise there is a risk of entrapment due to
accidental lowering of the mattress support. A person can be seriously injured under the bed
during height adjustment.
There is a risk of entrapment of fingers on assembly and operation of the metal side rail.
The bed’s castors must be locked whilst nursing a patient in bed or when using any positioning
function. The bed must be locked when the patient moving in and out of the bed.

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Sitting position
Backrest
Leg section
Thigh section
Height adjustment of the
bed
UP / DOWN
Key for locking and unlocking the
electrical functions
Insert the key below each button to
respectively lock and unlock the hand
control functions
2.1 Operating the Invacare® OctaveTM with the hand control
To operate the mattress support, the bed is equipped with one of the following types of hand controls:
 HB 80 or
 HL 80 with integrated ACP function (key)
There is a risk of entrapment whilst operating the bed.
When entering or exiting the bed, the height adjustment should be used. Furthermore, the back-
rest can be used as support (yellow button on the hand control). However, the thigh- and leg sec-
tion must be horizontal, otherwise, there is risk of overloading of the mattress support.

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Braking the bed: If the brake is in neutral, step on the red pedal.
Releasing the brake: Step on the green pedal, until the brake is in
the neutral position.
2.2 Using the central brake
The bed’s castors must be locked whilst nursing a patient in bed or when using any positioning
function. The bed must be locked when the patient moving in and out of the bed.
The bed must not be transported when occupied.
The castors might under special conditions be difficult to manoeuvre due to the floor covering being untreated
or in poor condition. In matters of doubt, Invacare® recommends the placement of a suitable type of protection
between the castors and the floor.
2.3 Operation of the BRITT V wooden side rail/Line Alu
UP: Pull up the top wooden bar, until the Locking pins
locking pin locks with an audible click.
DOWN: Lift the top wooden bar and press
the two locking pins together. Lower the side rail.
There is a risk of entrapment on assembly and operation of the side rails.
Britt V wooden side rails//Line Alu conforms to the European standard EN60601-2-52. For those
however,with a small body size, there will be a risk of entrapment.

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AB
C
2.4 Adjusting the height of the lifting pole
Loosen the cord as shown in fig. A. The lifting handle can now be adjusted to the desired height. Press the cord
together as shown in fig. B and check that the cord is locked in the cord lock by pulling the handle as shown in
figure C.
2.5 Emergency release of the mattress support parts
An emergency release of the mattress support is necessary in the case
of e.g. a power or motor failure.
An emergency release of the height adjustment is NOT possible!
 Remove the plug from the mains before the emergency
release of the mattress support.
 In an emergency case the mattress sections are released
by pulling out the cotter pin from the motor in question.
A minimum of 2 people are required to release a mattress section. Both people should hold the
mattress section in locked position. One person pulls out the cotter pin.
Both slowly lower the mattress section until it is completely down.
If the mattres support is removed, the mattress will not follow the beds movements when adjusting
the head/leg sections. It is also possible that the mattress slips sideways which could cause the user
to fall to the ground or get trapped in the bed.

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3. Receiving Invacare® OctaveTM
Due to condensation, the bed may not be used until it has reached room temperature (10-50o C).
Check whether the bed shows any signs of damage. If the bed is damaged, see terms of delivery.
The bed’s - mattress support and base frame - will be delivered assembled on a trolley.
By ordering a standard bed the following parts will be delivered:
xAssembled bed on trolley.
xFitting (2 pcs.) incl. mounting screws (8 pcs.).
xWooden-bed ends (2 pcs.).
The following can be delivered an option: (see chapter 8 for order no.).
xBRITT wooden side rails/Line Alu (a pair), only for L=200 cm (standard in the UK).
xWooden bar (4 pcs.) incl. mounting screws (8 pcs.).
xSupport handle.
xLifting pole incl. mounting screws (2 pcs.).
xMattress support extension 10 cm. Can be used in head- and bed end.
3.1 Parts of a standard bed
1. Base with central braking system.
2. Inner shear arm.
3. Outer shear arm.
4. Motor, hi/low.
5. Motor for back rest.
6. Motor - thigh section (with control
unit).
7. Motor - leg section
8. Top frame incl. seat section.
9. Back rest.
10. Thigh section
11. Leg section
12. Fitting
13. Wooden - bed ends.
After each assembly, check that all fittings are properly tightened and that all parts have the correct
function.

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3.2 Mounting the Invacare® OctaveTM
Receiving the bed on the trolley: (2 persons required)
a) Apply all 4 braked castors on the trolley.
b) Apply all 4 braked castors on the bed.
c) Remove the delivered equipment from the trolley.
d) Lower the bed and the trolley, into horizontal
position standing on the bed castors.
e) Dismount the trolley from the bed.
When lowering the bed into horizontal position, 2 persons are required.
Connect Invacare® OctaveTM to the mains.
The connection to the socket outlet must always be accessible in case an electric error should
occur
For ergonomic working position:
Raise the bed (hi/low) to approx. 60 cm above floor level.
(See section 2 “Operation of the Invacare® OctaveTM”).
1. Assembling the fittings
a) Push bed end through the pipes on the top frame.
(Visible insert pipe is about 4.5 cm).
b) Tighten the bed end with enclosed screws.
2. Mounting the wooden bed end
a) Slide the wooden bed end into the U-profile.
3.3 Mounting wooden adapters and wooden side rail (accessories)
Mounting wooden trim
a) Remove the exposure on the bed end.
b) Mount the wooden trim with the enclosed mounting screws.
c) Make sure that all 4 wooden trims have been correctly
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3.4 Mounting the Britt wooden side rail/Line Alu (accessories)
1. Raise the bed about one third.
2. Mount one end at a time. Lift the upper bar and guide the slide bracket to the bed end rail (A).
3. Press the locking pin of the side rail with a finger (B).
4. Guide the side rail to the upper position. There will be an audible click when it locks.
5. Mount the end stop brackets (C).
A B C
3.5 Mounting support handle (accessories)
a) Mount the support handles on the tube of either the back or
leg sections.
Note! Do not mount the support handle on the seat or thigh section.
b) Tighten the finger screws.
Note! The distance between 2 support handles or support handle and bed end must be more than 32 cm.
Placing support handles in wrong positions can cause serious damage or suffocation,
if body parts are trapped between support handles or between a support handle and bed end.
3.6 Mounting the lifting pole (accessories)
a) Push the lifting pole bottom piece in the fitting under the back rest.
b) Mount the enclosed screws and nuts and tighten them.

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The mattress support extension can be mounted in either the head- or foot end
or in both ends.
a) Loosen screws from the bed end.
b) Remove the bed end.
c) Remove the ferrules in the tube ends for the mattress support
and mount the extension.
d) Tighten up with the enclosed screws.
e) Mount the bed end in the outer position (4 screws per fitting).
(Visible insert pipe is about 14.5 cm).
4. Disassembly of parts
4.1 Dismounting mattress support - from the base
The mattress support can be disassembled from the base. To disassemble the mattress support from the base
relevant tools and 2 persons are required.
a) Dismount all accessories incl. bed end.
b) Lower the bed into the lowest position.
c) Dismount the height adjustment motor cable from the control unit.
d) Raise the back section to the highest position.
e) Loosen and remove the screws/nuts between mattress support
and shear arms.
f) Lift the mattress support free from the guideway.
g) Lower the back section to the lowest position.
h) Remove the power plug from the bed and lift the mattress support
off the shear arm.
a) Raise the bed about one third.
b) Place the side rail in the highest position.
c) Dismount the end stop brackets. (4 pcs.).
d) Lower the side rail, (see section "Operation of the BRITT wooden/Line Alu side rail") until it is completely
below the bed end rail.
4.2 Dismounting the BRITT V/Line Alu side rail
3.7 Mounting the mattress support extension (10 cm)
Note! It is not possible to use the wooden side rail in combination with the mattress support extension.
Therefore dismount the wooden side rails first.

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5. Wiring
Check the cabling by operating the motors of the bed to their outer positions. When all wires have been correctly
installed, there is no squeezing risk of the cables.
It is normal for cables to loosen slightly after short usage.
 The cables are equipped with plugs at both sections, hence, they can be replaced independently
(except for the height motor).
 The cables are attached to the top frame with cable clips.
 The hand control, control unit and motors are protected according to IPX4 or IPX6.
 It can be dangerous to roll over the mains cable.
 Do not bring mains cable into moving parts.
 Disconnect the plug from the mains before moving the bed.
 The cables must be mounted in such a way that they are kept clear of the floor and do not
block the castors.
 A lock cam must be used on the control unit - if not, Invacare®cannot guarantee the IP
protection.

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Article Dimensions Order no.
Line side rail (beech, complete) .......................................................1522786-0125
Line side rail, extendable (beech, complete) .............................................1522787-0125
BRITT V wooden siderail, 2 pcs.....................................................1538458-XXXX
Wooden trim for Line and Britt V side rail) .............................................1544208-0101
Side rail height extender for Line, extendable, beech, 1 piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1538345-0125
Side rail height extender for Britt IV and V. 1 piece ..................................... 1538420-0125
Support handle (1 psc.)..............................................................1446353-0152
Lifting pole.........................................................................50.57700.M0
Mattress support extension 10 cm ....................................................1446498-0152
Mattress max. load 200 kg ............................. 116x205x15 ....................... 1484429
Mattress max. load 350 kg ............................. 116x205x15 ....................... 1451259
Mattress max. load 200 kg (extension) ................... 116x10x15 ........................ 1484640
Mattress max. load 350 kg (extension) ................... 116x10x15 ........................ 1451260
Cover for side rail height extender, padded (covering both the normal side rail
and the height extender), 1 piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1558095
Cover for Line and Britt V side rail, padded, piece ............................................ 1449588
Cover for Line and Britt V side rail, extra padded, piece ...................................... 1449589
Cover for Line extended side rail, + 10 cm, padded, piece ..................................... 1449591
Cover for Line extended side rail, + 20 cm, padded, piece ..................................... 1449592
Cover for Line and Britt V side rail, net piece................................................ 1449590
Cover for Line extended side rail, + 10 cm, net, piece ........................................ 1449593
Cover for Line extended side rail, + 20 cm, net, piece ........................................ 1449594
Scala Basic 2 and Basic plus 2
3/4 length collapsible steel side rail (168 cm x 40 cm), mounted on the side tube. Release button in the head sec-
tion.
Scala Medium 2
3/4 length collapsible steel side rail (165 cm x 46 cm), mounted on the side tube. Release button in the head sec-
tion.
Scala Decubi 2
3/4 length collapsible steel side rail (168 cm x 54 cm), mounted on the side tube. Release button in the head sec-
tion.
Line Standard
Full length side rail (206 cm x 40 cm) in aluminum or wood finish, mounted on the bed end rail. Two centered
release buttons for folding of the gate.
Line Extendable
Full length side rail with telescopic extension (206-226 cm x 40 cm) in aluminum or wood finish, mounted on the
bed end rail. Two centered release buttons for folding of the gate.
Britt V
Full length side rail (205 cm x 40 cm) in wood, mounted on the bed end rail. Two centered release buttons for
folding of the gate.
Verso ll
3/4 length collapsible steel side rail (156 cm x 40 cm), mounted on the side tube. Release button in the foot sec-
tion.
6. Part numbers for accessories

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7. Cleaning and maintenance
The base frame must be supported during service inspections to prevent accidental lowering
 Only personnel who have received the necessary instructions or training may perform service and mainte-
nance of the bed.
 With normal daily use, service must be carried out according to the service schedule after 2 years use and
thereafter every second year.
 For beds with electrical equipment a safety test comprising control of the motors’ performance and
mechanical state is recommended once a year.
 When reconditioning the bed, service must be carried out according to the service schedule.
7.1 Cleaning
The bed does not tolerate cleaning in automatic washing plants or the use of water-jet based cleaning equipment.
1. Please make sure the power plug is removed from the wall socket outlet before cleaning.
2. The bed should be washed down using a wet sponge, cloth or brush.
3. Use ordinary household cleaning agents. Never use acids, alkalines or solvents such as acetone or cellulose
thinner.
4. The backrest and the leg/thigh sections can be lifted from the mattress support, which facilitates cleaning and
access to the control unit.
5. The hand control, motors and control unit may be washed with brush and water.
Important details for cleaning IPX6 and IPX4 hand controls, control unit and motors:
Water may be pressurised, but never use high-pressure cleaning or steam cleaning directly on the electrical
parts.
6. Dry the bed after cleaning.
Make sure that all electric plugs are in place during washing.

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7.2 Maintenance
A service contract can be made in the countries, where Invacare® has its own sales company. In certain countries
Invacare® offers courses in service and maintenance of the OctaveTM. Spare parts lists and additional user manuals
are available from the Invacare® homepage.
Before use
Ensure that all manual and electrical parts functions correctly and are in a secure state.
Check, by raising and lowering the bed, that the shear arms run smoothly in the guideways.
- After 3 months
Ensure that all manual and electrical parts are functioning, and tighten bolts, screws, nuts, etc.
- Every year
We recommend a safety test comprising the motors’ performance and mechanical state.
 Motors, hand control and control unit:
These parts are serviced by exchanging the faulty part.
- Every second year
Service should be performed after the maintenance chart. See chapter 7.4 - Maintenance chart.
When reconditioning the bed, service must be carried out according to the service schedule.
7.3 Lubrication plan
We recommend to lubricate the Invacare® OctaveTM according to the following instructions:
1. Guideways - lubricate with grease
2. Swivel on shear arms - lubricate with oil
3. Swivel on mattress support -accessories - lubricate with oil
4. Swivel on motor - lubricate with oil
Lubricate with medically clean oil, e.g. KEW-WO 50, order no.: 813239 and grease, order no: 1497607.

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Service and maintenance of the Invacare® OctaveTM must only be performed by personnel who have
received the necessary instruction or training.
S/N (located on the mattress support): ___________________
Date: Initials.:
Circlips and cotter pins checked.
Screws tightened.
Weldings checked.
Side rail locking and moving system tested.
Castor fittings tightened.
Castor brakes checked.
Height adjustment motor checked.
Back rest motor checked.
Thigh section motor checked.
Leg section motor checked.
Wiring correct and undamaged. Plugs undamaged.
Damaged paintwork repaired.
Lubrication according to the lubrication plan
(chapter 12).
The wooden side rails´ gliding system must not be
lubricated with oil - otherwise the wooden bars will
move sluggishly.
Accessories checked.
Measurements can be done at internal threads after removal of finger screws.
7.4 Maintenance chart
These parts are not serviceable, they must be replaced.
A safety test comprising control of the motors’ performance and mechanical state is recom
mended once a year.
Motors, control unit and hand control must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt and they must be inspected for
mechanical damage or breakage.
Inspect anchor points, cables, piston rod, casing and plugs and check the correct functioning of the motors.
7.5 Motors, control unit and hand control

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8. Trouble-shooting the electrical system
Note! Make sure that the mains are connected.
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Mains indicator does not light up.
1) Mains not connected.
2) Fuse in the control unit is blown.
3) Control unit defective.
1) Connect mains.
2) Replace the control unit.
3) Replace the control unit.
Mains indicator lights up, but the
motor is not running.
The relays in the control unit
makes a clicking noise.
1) Motor plug not pushed fully into the
control unit.
2) Motor is defective.
3) Motor cable is damaged.
4) Control unit defective.
1) Insert the motor plug
properly into the control
unit.
2) Replace the motor.
3) Replace the motor.
4) Replace the control unit.
Mains indicator lights up, but the
motor is not running.
No relay sound is heard from the
control unit.
1) Hand control defective.
2) Control unit defective.
1) Replace the hand control.
2) Replace the control unit.
Control unit is in order except
one direction on one channel.
1) Hand control defective.
2) Control unit defective.
1) Replace the hand control.
2) Replace the control unit.
Motor is running, but the piston
rod does not move.
Motor damaged. Replace the motor.
The motor cannot lift full load.
Motor noise, but no movement of
piston rod.
Piston rod operates inwards but
not outwards.
Motor does not
run
No motor sound
Motor sound Piston rod does
not move Defective motor
No relay sound
Relay sound
Defective hand
control
Defective control
unit
Defective motor
Motor plug not
connected