Joerns Oxford Journey Operator's manual

User Instruction Manual
Oxford®Journey
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Oxford®Journey
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Oxford®Journey
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Oxford®Journey
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Contents
1. The Oxford Journey Patient Lift .....................................................................................3
2. Introduction: About Your Lift ...........................................................................................4
3. Assembly & Commissioning Instructions .......................................................................5
4. Sling Guide...................................................................................................................10
5. Lifting With Your Oxford Journey..................................................................................12
6. Smart Monitor & Handset.............................................................................................14
7. Operating Instructions ..................................................................................................18
8. Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................21
9. Charging Instructions....................................................................................................23
10. Maintenance Schedule & Daily Check List ..................................................................25
11. Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................27
12. Warranty .......................................................................................................................30

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1. The Oxford Journey Patient Lift
Ready for use position
Storage position
Push Handle
Mast
Battery/
Control Pack
Hand
Control Unit
Kneepad
Adjustment
Lever
Rear Castor
(Braked)
Cow Horn
Position Indicator
Cow Horn
Spreader Bar
Attachment Hook
Electric
Actuator
Adjustable
Kneepad
Mast Release Lever
(located on side of mast)
Front Castor
(non-braked)
Removable
Footy Tray

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2. Introduction: About Your Lift
Each Journey lift is fully assembled, load tested and certified before being packed/shipped.
The packing consists of a strong, purpose built carton to ensure the safe arrival of the lift. A
number of documents are supplied in a wallet, and packed with each lift and should be kept
safely for future reference:
• TEST CERTIFICATE • DEALER GUARANTEE CARD (Europe only)
• USER MANUAL • CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CARD (Europe only)
• PACKING CHECK LIST
The TEST CERTIFICATE is an important document and will be required for your insurance
records. It is valid for six months but after it has expired the lift should be inspected and serviced
as per the maintenance schedule.
Your authorised dealer can carry out servicing and periodic testing for those countries where this
is a requirement (Europe). Please ensure your lift is included in their maintenance schedule. If
you are at all unsure what your local market servicing requirements are, please check with your
dealer, a local government agency and/or Joerns Healthcare.
The CE mark:
Statement of Intended Use (Journey)
The intended use of this lifting device is for the safe lifting and transfer of an individual from one
resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair). Joerns Healthcare recommends that
the transfer of a patient is fully risk assessed and conducted safely over a short distance only.
The Oxford Journey is suitable for patients in the SITTING position only who have a degree
of weight-bearing ability but require assistance to stand. By removing the foot tray, the Oxford
Journey patient lift can also be used as a walking aid following a careful risk assessment.
The Oxford Journey is designed to support and promote safe patient handling and transfer for
both the patient and carer. It can be folded without the use of tools enabling it to be easily stored
in environments where space is limited or to facilitate onward transportation in a vehicle with a
suitably sized boot.
The Oxford Journey stand aid is designed to be used in conjunction with the Oxford range of
slings. The examples of slings suitable for use with this device are listed as follows:
• Oxford Standing Sling
• Oxford Transport Sling
Expected Service Life
Oxford Professional lifts are designed and tested for a minimum service life of ten (10) years,
subject to the use and maintenance procedures stated in this manual. Use, other than in accordance
with these instructions, may compromise service life.
The Oxford Journey carries the CE mark and complies with the following
EC directives:
• Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC)
• EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) (Electrics only)
• Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (Electrics only)

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3. Assembly & Commissioning Instructions
Carton Contents
Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully. The carton contains:
•OXFORD JOURNEY LIFT •BATTERY PACK
•WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS •CHARGING LEAD
•HAND CONTROL •DESK TOP CHARGER/STAND
WARNING
The Oxford Journey is heavy and will need to be lifted with care. You may need assistance
to lift the Oxford Journey from the carton.
Assembly Instructions
The Oxford Journey is delivered in its folded/storage position; the following assembly process
demonstrates the 3 easy steps required to take the Oxford Journey from its storage position to
its ready for use position. This process is carried out with no additional tools required.
1. Remove all the parts from the carton and place on the floor, taking care to protect the finish
from damage.
Lift the Oxford Journey carefully from the carton. Lie the lift flat on the floor and ensure the rear
castors are securely locked.

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2. To unfold the Oxford Journey into its ready-to-use position, raise the mast assembly upright. This
is achieved by pressing the mast release button located under the actuator (as shown). This will
release the mast assembly and allow the mast to be raised. Using the top of the push handle,
raise the mast to its upright position and locate the mast into the slot (1). Once the mast is firmly
located, use the mast locking lever to secure the mast. This is achieved by pushing the mast
locking lever down towards the mast surface (2). Finally, release braked castors at the rear and
the Oxford Journey is ready for use (3).
CAUTION
Avoid trapping fingers. Keep fingers away from the end of the mast when inserting into the mast
slot. Tighten the mast-locking device, and unlock the braked castors at the rear.
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3. Adjust the cow horn mechanism into one of three positions to suit either the patient task and/or
environment. To adjust the cow horn, simply pull the trigger backwards towards the rear of the
lift while holding the cow horn. Then select the desired position as indicated on the positioning
decal (1) and release the trigger to lock. The lift is now ready for operation.
NOTE: See page 12 for cow horn position guidelines.
Disassembly
To disassemble and store the Oxford Journey follow the four easy steps shown below; please
note that no additional tools are required.
1. Lower the boom into its lowest possible position and adjust the cow horn to the storage/fold
position (as shown).
2. Ensure the rear castors are securely locked (1). Raise the knee pad to its upper most position (2).
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Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
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Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Storage/Fold
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3. Unlock the mast-locking lever by pulling it outwards from the mast (1). Using the push handle
lift the mast upwards and then slowly push downwards (2), carefully folding the mast assembly
towards the legs until you hear a “Click” (3). The “Click” indicates the mast is now in its locked
position.
4. When folded, lift the Oxford Journey upright using the legs and push handle as a guide.
NOTE: If you wish to separate the mast and boom completely from the base and legs, undo the
mast-locking lever fully (remove pin assembly from mast) and lift the mast and boom completely
free from the base. Be careful not to lose the mast lock lever and location spindle.
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CAUTION
Care should be exercised when folding/unfolding the Oxford Journey as there is a
possible danger of trapping the fingers etc. Please follow the instructions carefully and
ask for assistance if you are unsure of the correct procedure.
ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATION:
• The mast is fully locked into position (see assembly instructions, page 6).
• The legs of the lift open and close freely (Using foot pedals).
• The power pack is fitted to the lift and the latch holding the power pack in place is fully engaged.
A” Click” should be heard when it is in place.
• The red emergency stop button, located on the control box, is in the RUN (out) position.

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• The up and down buttons on the hand control lower and raise the boom correctly.
4. Sling Guide
The Oxford Journey is suitable for patients in the SITTING position. The slings suitable for this
device are listed as follows:
* Oxford Transport sling (various sizes available)
* Oxford Standing sling (various sizes available)
USER GUIDE FOR STANDAID SLINGS
Both the Transport and Standing sling are easy fit slings, suitable for standing and supporting.
They are not a general purpose sling. Patients must always be assessed for suitability by a
qualified person.
Transport Sling
Fitting Instructions
Feed the sling down the back of the patient leaving the top of the commode aperture at the base
of the spine. Check the roll part of the sling is square across the patient’s back. Attach the support
strap around the chest of the patient. This strap need not be tight. It is there to hold the sling in
position while attaching the loops to the Standaid. It may be left off altogether if preferred. Ensure
patient’s arms are on the outside of the sling (refer to Fig. C, page 13).
Attachment Loop
Straps; Shoulder
Chest Supports
and Buckle
Attachment Loop
Straps; Legs

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Raise the patient’s leg and feed the leg strap under and up between the legs. Ensure the sling is
not twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat this procedure for the other leg. Attach the loops
on the roll parts of the sling to the white hooks at the end of the handgrips. Without crossing the
loops on the leg straps, attach to left and right hooks on the lifting fork. You would normally use
the middle of the three loops. The patient is now ready to be raised from the seat. Once clear
of the seat, the patient will be more comfortable if lowered back in to the sitting position. Joerns
Healthcare recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before use for signs of
fraying or damage. Do not use slings that are worn or damaged.
Standing Sling
Fitting Instructions
Place the sling down behind patients back between base of shoulder blades and bottom of rib
cage. Attach the support straps around the front of the patient. This strap need not be tight. It
is there to hold the sling in position whilst attaching the sling to the Standaid. It may be left off
altogether if preferred. Ensure that the patient’s arms are outside the sling (refer to Fig. A, page 13).
NOTE: For detailed fitting instructions, please refer to the user guide supplied with each sling.
WARNING
Joerns Healthcare recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before
use for signs of fraying or damage. DO NOT use slings that are worn or damaged.
WARNING
OXFORD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE OXFORD PARTS. Oxford sling and lift
products are designed to be compatible with one another. For country specic guidance
on sling use and compatibility, please refer to the sling label or contact your local market
distributor or Joerns Healthcare.
WARNING
Refer to maximum weight capacity of lift. Sling capacity is limited by the maximum
capacity of the lift.
Attachment
Loop Straps
Chest Supports
and Buckle

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Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Storage/Fold
5. Lifting With Your Oxford Journey
The Oxford Journey has an adjustable cow horn. This allows the carer to position the cow horn in
a comfortable position to suit the patient or environment. The cow horn has 3 positions. Position
1 is more suitable for a large/taller patient, position 2 is more suitable for a medium/average size
patient and position 3 is more suitable for a shorter/pediatric patient or when standing a patient
from a low chair. (Please note, these are guidelines only, it may be necessary to adjust according
to patient comfort). To adjust the cow horn, simply pull the trigger backwards towards the rear
of the lift whilst holding the cow horn. Then select the desired position as indicated by the
positioning decal and release trigger to lock. The cow horn has 3 alternative positions for lifting
and a further one for the storage/fold position.
Cow Horn Lift Positions
Lifting from a sitting position
Select the most suitable cow horn position to suit the patient or environment. Once complete,
position the Standaid so that the patient’s feet fit in the foot tray and the knees rest against the
kneepad. The optimal position for the kneepad is just below the patella. Adjust the kneepad
accordingly and fit the safety belt if required. If not required, the safety belt can be detached and
stored away.
Attach the loops of the sling to the grey hooks at the end of the Oxford Journey handgrips. The
patient’s hands should be placed on the handgrips (see Fig A or C). Prior to lifting make a visual
check to ensure the loops of the sling are secure and in place. Then, push the UP button on
hand control to raise the patient to the standing position (see Fig B or D).

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Standing Sling:
Transport Sling:
NOTE: Joerns Healthcare recommends a risk assessment be completed before carrying
out your lifting operation.
WARNING
If using the Oxford Journey for gait training, the foot tray should be removed and a
thorough risk assessment carried out to ascertain suitability prior to lifting.
Fig. A Fig. B
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6. Smart Monitor & Handset
Emergency Stop Button
Emergency Raise & Lower
Redundant Controls
LCD
Information
Screen
Handset
Connection
Socket
Actuator
Connection
Socket
Handset
Connection
Plug
Raise & Lower
Buttons
Handset
Actuator
Detachable Battery
Pack
Smart Monitor

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Intended Use
The Oxford Smart Monitor is a control system for Oxford Hoists. The Smart Monitor stores useful
servicing information about the hoist that can be recalled when required. This servicing information
includes:
• Number of patient lift cycles
• Total work done by actuator
• Number of lift overloads (attempted lifts above the safe working load)
• Number of days since last service interval
The Oxford Smart Monitor contains a microprocessor inside making it possible to read out service
data via the on-board LCD screen.
Features
• Data collection in the control box with data display via LCD screen
• Work counter
• Intelligent cycle counter
• Service indicator
• Service interval indicator
• Overload information
• 3 step battery indicator
Benefits
• Improved safety for both patient and carer
• Accurate service data available at the touch of a button
• Optimised product life time
• Ease of maintenance for engineers and service technicians
• Fast and easy error identification

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LCD Display Screen
The Oxford Smart Monitor has the option to read out information via the LCD display screen. It is
possible to read out total lifting cycles, total work done, overloads and number of days since last
service, which can be used to quickly and easily evaluate the condition of the lift actuator.
This information is accessed by a ½ second press on the ‘UP’ button on the User handset or
redundant ‘UP’ button on the Smart Monitor.
Service & Usage Information
When it is time for a service, the service symbol will appear on the
display. In addition, when the user handset is activated, the Smart
Monitor will give an audible signal giving notice to users that a service
is required.
The service symbol will be displayed each time the raise or lower keys
are depressed on the User handset. When the service symbol is displayed,
contact your authorised service provider immediately to arrange a service.
You may continue to use your lift for a short period of time until a service
has been carried out.
If the lift stops because of an overload (an attempt to lift more than the
safe working load) the overload symbol will appear on the LCD display
and the lift will cease to operate until the additional load (above the
SWL) has been removed.
WARNING
If the LCD display screen on your Smart Monitor has recorded
an overload, Joerns Healthcare recommend that ALL routine
daily checks are carried out on the lift prior to further use (for a
list of daily checks, please refer to your lift user manual). Joerns
Healthcare also recommend that you contact your authorised
Oxford service provider for additional guidance.
Total Lifting Cycles
Total Work Done (Amps * Seconds)
Number of Overloads
Number of Days (since last service) /
Number of Days (between services)

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On-Board Redundant Controls
On-board redundant controls enable the lift to be raised or lowered in
the event of an emergency.
Battery Information
The display showing full battery means that the battery is fully charged
and the lift is ready for use.
The display showing a half empty battery indicates that it is time to
charge the battery.
The empty battery symbol showing on the display indicates that the
battery has no capacity left and should be placed on charge immediately.
WARNING
To avoid possible permanent damage to the battery, the battery should be placed on
charge as soon as the display indicates the half empty battery symbol.

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7. Operating Instructions
1. Leg Adjustment
The legs on the Oxford Journey are adjustable for width. The legs can be opened to enable
access around armchairs or wheelchairs. For transferring and negotiating narrow doorways/
passages, the lift legs should be in the closed position. To achieve the adjustment, the leg
adjuster pedal, located at the rear of the base, is compressed right (DOWN) to open the legs
outwards and left (UP) to close the legs. The adjustment can be carried out with the patient in
the lift, but whether loaded or unloaded the adjustment should be made when the lift is moving.
2. Castors and Braking
The lift has two braked castors, which can be applied for parking. When lifting, the castors should
be left free and un-braked. The lift will then be able to move to its natural centre of gravity. If the
brakes are applied, it is the patient that will swing to the centre of gravity and this may prove
disconcerting and uncomfortable.
3. Raising & Lowering The Boom
A powerful electric actuator that is controlled by a simple hand control unit achieves the
movement of the boom. The hand control has two buttons with directional arrows UP and DOWN
áâ. The actuator stops automatically at its limit of travel in both directions. The hand control
plugs into a socket at the base of the control box.
4. Emergency Stop
The red Emergency Stop Button is located on the front of the control box and is activated
by pressing it in. This will cut all power to the lift and will only be reset by twisting the button
clockwise and releasing.
5. Redundant controls
All Oxford lifts are fitted with raise and lower buttons on the control box. These are located
underneath the emergency stop button and can be used to lower/raise the patient should the
hand control fail.
6. Mechanical Emergency Down
In the case of a complete electrical failure the electrical actuator is fitted with mechanical
lowering device (RED BOSS). This will only operate when the lift is under load. The device must
be pulled upwards to activate, and a slow descent will commence.
Note: The MINIMUM load required to manually lower the hoist using the mechanical emergency
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7. Batteries
A LOW VOLTAGE ALARM protects the batteries from deep discharge. This will sound when the
batteries need recharging and the hand control is being operated. It will not sound independently
of the hand control being operated. DO NOT IGNORE THIS WARNING ALARM. Complete the
lifting operation and place the battery on charge (see charging instructions). The battery charge
level is displayed by the indicator on the control box.
CAUTION
The battery, charger, hand control, control box and actuator should not to be opened by
unauthorised personnel. (Contact your distributor for warranty and repairs).
8. Slings
The Oxford Journey is suitable for patients in the SITTING, position. The slings suitable for this
device are listed as follows:
• Oxford Transport sling
• Oxford Standing sling
9. Knee pad adjustment
The Oxford Journey has an adjustable kneepad. It is recommended for safety and ergonomic
reasons that any adjustment is carried out by holding the top of the adjustment handle. The
range of travel is 10.2 inches (260mm). Adjustment is achieved by following two easy steps.
STEP 1 turn the kneepad adjustment lever to the left to unlock. STEP 2 either push handle
downwards or pull handle upwards to select correct position. Once the ideal position is found,
simply turn the kneepad adjustment lever to the right to lock in place, NOTE: the lever can be
operated from either side of the lift.
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10. Removable footplate
The Oxford Journey has a removable footplate. To remove the footplate, move to the front of the
Oxford Journey and lift the footplate upward from the middle of the base assembly.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the footplate from its low-seated position as it is heavy. Always
use appropriate moving and handling techniques.
WARNING
If using the Oxford Journey for gait training, the foot tray should be removed and a
thorough risk assessment carried out to ascertain suitability prior to lifting.
11. Adjustable cow horn
The Oxford Journey has an adjustable cow horn. This allows the carer to position the cow horn in
a comfortable position to suit the patient or environment. The cow horn has 3 positions. Position
1 is more suitable for a large/taller patient, position 2 is more suitable for a medium/average size
patient and position 3 is more suitable for a shorter/pediatric patient or when standing a patient
from a low chair. (Please note, these are guidelines only, it may be necessary to adjust according
to patient comfort). To adjust the cow horn, simply pull the trigger backwards towards the rear
of the lift whilst holding the cow horn. Then select the desired position as indicated by the
positioning decal and release trigger to lock. The cow horn has 3 alternative positions for lifting
and a further one for the storage/fold position.
Cow Horn Lift Positions
Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Storage/Fold