Invacare Birdie User manual

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Invacare®BirdieTM
Invacare®BirdieTM Plus
User's Manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Manual del usuario
Gebrauchsanweisung
Brukervejledning
Kaäyttöonje
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Brugermanual
Bruksanvisning
Manuale d'uso
Manual de Utilização

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User's Manual 4
Manuel d'utilisation 20
Manual del usuario 36
Gebrauchsanweisung 52
Brukervejledning 68
Kaäyttöonje 84
Gebruiksaanwijzing 100
Brugermanual 116
Bruksanvisning 132
Manuale d'uso 148
Manual de Utilizaçao 164

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User's Manual
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Table of Contents
1. General ...............................................6
2. Main parts of the hoist...................................8
3. Unpacking, assembly and disassembly of the hoist ..........9
4. Operating the hoist ....................................10
5. Emergency lowering, emergency lifting and emergency stop . 13
6. Accessories ..........................................14
7. Maintenance and cleaning ..............................14
8. Waste disposal........................................15
9. Trouble-shooting ......................................16
10. Technical specifications ................................17
11. Symbols .............................................19

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BirdieTM, BirdieTM Plus and BirdieTM Compact
Thank you for choosing Invacare®’s BirdieTM mobile hoist. Invacare®’s BirdieTM are especially designed
to lift the patient to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilets and oors. BirdieTM hoists offer easy handling and
increased comfort within the nursing sector. The design of BirdieTM provides a longer reach, wider leg
span and a wider lifting range.
The choice of either electrical or manual leg span combined with the large range of spreader bars and
slings available from Invacare®makes it easy to adjust the hoist for optimum patient care.
Throughout the entire production process, our materials and components are quality controlled by the
operators. A nal test is made when the product is fully assembled. If the product does not correspond to
the quality demands of Invacare®, it will not pass quality control.
In the event of a problem in connection with the delivered product, please contact your local
Invacare®supplier.
Invacare®will take no responsibility if the product is used or assembled in any way other than stated in
this user manual. Only accessories mentioned in this user manual may be used on the BirdieTM mobile
hoists. This product must only be operated by qualied staff who has received the necessary instruction
and training.
Please read this user manual carefully before you are using the mobile hoist.
1. General
Birdie• TM, BirdieTM Plus and BirdieTM Compact are CE-marked in accordance with directive 93/42/
EEC
concerning medical devices.
Birdie• TM, BirdieTM Plus and BirdieTM Compact have been tested and approved according to EN/
ISO 10535.
Control unit and motors have been approved according to EN 60601.•
Birdie• TM, BirdieTM Plus and BirdieTM Compact have undergone a risk analysis according to EN/
ISO 14971.
Control unit, motors and hand control are IPX4 protected.•
Lifting capacity:• BirdieTM and BirdieTM Plus 170 kg, BirdieTM Compact 150 kg.
The hoist has an expected lifetime of 8 years.•
The hoist will not operate when in charge mode.•
Disconnect the charger from the hoist before moving or using the hoist. Make sure the mains cable is not
squeezed or damaged when assembly or disassembly of the hoist or when moving the hoist.
If the functions of the hoist change, please see the section “Maintenance and cleaning”.
This product must be serviced and maintained by qualied personnel.

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Please be aware of the following possible risks when using the hoists:
The hoist must be carefully supervised if the patient is a child.
Please note that it is more difficult to manoevre the hoist on carpeted or uneven/textured
sur-
faces as opposed to wooden or flat surfaces; this is due to the starting forces required to
initiate the movement that may create additional friction exerted on the castors.
It is recommended not to move the user with the jib at maximum height. Take great care
when moving the hoist on carpeted, wet, slippery, rough or uneven surfaces. Never use on
slopes.
Caution! Never attempt to lift a patient outside the base area of the hoist. When lifting a
patient from the floor, the patient must always be located between the two hoist legs,
and never outside this area. To avoid injury, utmost care must be taken when raising and
lowering a patient.
Invacare®accepts no liability for any use, change or assembly of the BirdieTM, BirdieTM Plus
and BirdieTM Compact hoists other than as stated in this user manual.
There is a risk of squeezing and entrapment during operation and transport of the hoist.
Never exceed the maximum recommended lifting capacity.
It is important that the cables do not become entrapped or jammed in moving parts and
castors during operation and transport.
Important! Invacare®recommend that operation of any mobile lifting equipment is carried
out by personnel with prior professional training in moving and handling techniques.
Always choose the sling design and size according to the patient’s weight, size and physical
ability.
Always ensure, that the sling is applied correctly. Never leave a patient in the sling
unattended.
Please ensure that the hoist is not exposed to water, as this can cause damage.
Locking pin must be located into the base position when transporting the hoist.
Failure to do so may cause injury during handling.

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BirdieTM Plus
Castor with brake
Foot pedal
Leg spreader
handle
(optional)
Battery
Jib
Hook for sling
Mast
Hand control
Handle bar
Right leg
Locking pin
Emergency stop
Left leg
Castor
Motor for operation
of electric legs
Base
Motor
Manual emergency
lowering handle
Control unit
Carabiner
Spreader bar
Tilt pedal
Display
Control unit
Motor for operation
of electric legs
Battery
2. Main parts of the hoist

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12. 13.
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3. Unpacking, assembly and disassembly of the hoist
The packaging is developed for optimal protection of the hoist.•
If you return the hoist• ,it must be packed as
delivered in the original box.
You can order replacement boxes from Invacare®.•
Unpacking
Should the packaging be damaged upon receipt,1.
each part of the hoist must be examined for visible defects.
In the event of any damage, please contact Invacare®.
Carefully take out and identify all the parts in the box.2.
The box contains the following parts:3.
• 1 hoist
• 1 mains cable
• 1 user’s manual
• 1 spreader bar
• 1 manual leg spreader handle (optional)
• 1 sling (optional)
To prevent self-discharging of the battery or accidental operation
of the hoist, the emergency stop is activated during shipping.
Please remember to deactivate the emergency stop and charge
the battery prior to rst use.
Assembling of the hoist
The hoists are easy to assemble without the use of tools.
Perform unpacking and assembly operation at oor level1.
Take out all the parts of the box (picture 1-4).2.
Apply castor brakes before assembling hoist.3.
Remove the locking pin and raise the mast of the hoist by4.
pullingthe handle bar (picture 5-6).5.
Insert the locking pin (picture 7 and 12-13 below). Ensure that the locking pin 6.
is correctly inserted as the picture 12.7.
Loosen the spreader bar by pulling it downwards (picture 8).8.
Remove the pipe pin. Assemble the motor and the jib by using the pipe pin9.
(picture 9-10).
Correctly assembled hoist10. (picture 11).
Activate the emergency stop before assembly or disassembly
to prevent entrapment/squeezing.
Remove optional leg spreader handle before disassembly.
There is a possible risk of squeezing of both limbs and wires during assembly and
disassemblyof the hoist. Take the utmost care when lifting components during assembly -
some parts areheavy. Always remember to adopt the correct lifting position.
Ensure that the locking pin is correctly inserted.
Locking pin correctly
inserted.
Locking pin
incorrectly
inserted.
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Disassembling of the hoist
Lower the jib and narrow both legs completely, and activate the emergency stop button.1.
Apply castor brakes before disassembling hoist.2.
Remove the pipe pin and the motor piston from the jib, reinstall the pipe pin in the piston end, and3.
lock the motor into the clips on the mast.
Attach the spreader bar into the welded fork on the mast.4.
Remove the locking pin from the base of the mast, release the safety latch, lower the mast, and5.
relocate the locking pin into the mast near the suspension axle of the mast.
The hoist can now be located in the packaging box, pulled on the rear wheels, or parked in an upright
position with the mast/jib assembly pointing upwards
4. Operating the hoist
Lifting capacity
BirdieTM and BirdieTM Plus: 170 kg.
BirdieTM Compact: 150 kg.
Operation of the manual leg spread
The manual leg span is operated by the 2 pedals on the leg section of the hoist.
The pedals are operated from one side to the other to adjust the distance
between the legs of the hoist.
The hand control has 2 buttons – one to raise and one to lower the jib.
Stand behind the hoist and take a rm hold of the handle bar using 1.
both ands.Using your foot, press the left pedal on the base to
increase the distance between the legs.
Using your foot, press the right pedal to decrease the distance2.
between the legs.
Operation of the electric legs
The distance between the legs is controlled by 2 electric motors
controlled by the hand control.
The hand control has 4 buttons: 2 for raising and lowering the jib and 2 for
operating the electric legs.
Using the hand control
1. Press “arrow up” on the hand control to raise the jib.
2. Press arrow down on the hand control to lower the jib.
3. Operation of electric legs.
Operating forces of buttons: Max. 5 N.
LED diodes on the control unit
BirdieTM and BirdieTM Compact - the upper yellow diode will blink during charging, and switch to
continuous light when fully charged. The lower green diode will light continuously when the control unit
is connected to the mains, and light up when any button on the remote control is pressed, or when the
electric emergency lowering is activated.
BirdieTM Plus - the left green diode will light continuously when the control unit is connected to the mains.
The yellow right diode will light continously during charging, and go out when the battery is fully charged.
There is no indication when hand control buttens are pressed, or when the emergency lowering/raising
system is activated.