Joerns Hoyer HOY-ADVANCE-E Installation and operation manual

Hoyer®Advance Digital Scale
User Instruction Manual & Warranty
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
Hoyer®
Redefining patient handling

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Manufacturer’s Contact Details
Contents
1. Safety Warnings ................................................................................................. 3
2. Assembly Instructions......................................................................................... 4
3. Operating Instructions......................................................................................... 6
4. Battery Replacement .......................................................................................... 6
5. Maintenance & Calibration.................................................................................. 7
6. Warranty ............................................................................................................. 7
Hoyer®
USA
Joerns Healthcare Inc.
2100 Design Road
Suite 100, Arlington
TX 76014, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.joerns.com

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1. Safety Warnings
NOTE: Assembly instructions pertain to the type of lifter boom that you will be attaching the
scale to. Follow the appropriate instructions based upon your lifter and model ordered.
WARNING
The Hoyerpro+ Digital Scale does not increase the maximum weight capacity of a lifter.
For maximum weight capacity of lifter please refer to the owner’s manual that was
shipped with the lifter, or for additional copies call Customer Service.
WARNING
You must use Hoyer slings with Hoyer lifts. Using other manufacturer’s slings on Hoyer
products is unsafe and may result in serious injury to patient and/or attendant.
WARNING
Using other manufacturer’s parts on Hoyerpro+ products is unsafe and may result in
serious injury to patient and/or attendant. Use only Hoyerpro+ lifter parts on Hoyerpro+
products. Replace worn parts immediately.
WARNING
For patient use, refer to the separate manual included with your lifter. If you did not
receive a copy or require additional copies call Customer Service.
WARNING
Torn, frayed, or broken slings could fail resulting in serious injury or death to the patient.
Only use slings in good condition. Destroy and discard old and unusable slings.

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2. Assembly Instructions
Lifter Model: HOY-ADVANCE-E
HOY-ADVANCE-H
Scale Model Number: HOY-ADV-6PTWSC
Parts List: 1 x Spreader Bar with Scale Assembly (HOY-ADV-6PTWSC)
1 x Scale Assembly (HOY-ADV-SCALE)
1 x Quick Release Pin (0Y0309)
1 x User Manual (294000.10029)
Tools Required: 4mm Allen Wrench (x2)
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY:
REMOVAL:
1. Support the 6-point spreader bar to prevent the spreader bar from falling unexpectedly. The
spreader bar can be supported by a chair or table..
2. Using the 4mm Allen wrenches remove the Allen screws holding the spreader bar pin in place.
3. Carefully, pull the pin out. This will free the spreader bar from the lift boom (Fig. 1).
4. Remove the black plastic cap from the spreader bar.
Note: The black cap will be reused on the spreader bar with the scale.
WARNING
The Allen screws can be difficult to remove and may require two persons to remove.
Fig. 1

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CONNECTION:
1. Remove the HOY-ADV-6PTWSC spreader bar assembly and the quick release pin from the
shipping carton.
2. Using the at blade screw driver disassemble the quick release pin by depressing the spring barb.
3. Place the black cap from the 6 point spreader bar without the scale onto the HOY-ADV-6PTWSC
spreader bar assembly.
4. Raise the spreader bar assembly up toward the boom slot and align the mounting holes on
the boom with the mounting holes on the spreader bar. Note: The scale display is to be ori
ented away from the lift.
5. Insert the quick release pin sleeve through the boom, plastic cap and cradle support bracket.
(Fig. 2)
6. Insert the barbed quick release pin into the quick release sleeve from the opposite side until
the barb ‘clicks’ indicating a secure connection (Fig. 2).
WARNING
Double check that the quick release pin is properly engaged. This can be accomplished by
checking that the pin cannot be removed by depressing either end of pin.
WARNING
The sleeve must engage through cap, boom and support bracket. If the sleeve is not fully
engaged or misaligned premature failure may result in injury/death to the patient and/or
caregiver.
Fig. 2

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3. Operating Instructions
1. Once the HOY-ADV-6PTWSC spreader bar assembly has been properly installed on the
Advance lifter and the sling is in place on the spreader bar:
a) Select pounds or kilograms by pressing the “Kg/Lb” switch on the left side of the scale.
b) Press the “ZERO” button to set scale system to zero. The digital zero will be displayed for a
few seconds, then the LCD will read “0.0”.
2. Remove the sling from the spreader bar.
3. Position the patient in the sling.
4. Reattach the sling to the spreader bar.
5. Carefully lift the patient. When the patient’s motion has stabilized press the “On” button.
6. Read and record the displayed weight data. Note: The display will automatically turn off after
60 seconds to conserve battery life. If the display turns off before the weight data has been
recorded, simply press the “On” button again.
7. Carefully lower the patient and detach the sling from the spreader bar. Note: Always reset
the scale to “Zero” when changes are made to the sling selection.
4. Battery Replacement
The Hoyerpro+ Electronic Digital Scale is powered by a 9-volt battery. A new battery will provide
approximately 3000 readings before needing replaced. When a battery needs to be replaced, a
“B” will appear on the display.
To replace battery:
1. Push black pad on back of unit to the left.
2. Battery holder will slide out.
3. Remove old battery and replace with a new one.
4. Push battery holder into scale.

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5. Maintenance & Calibration
Note: Calibration and maintenance should only be performed by trained personnel. Contact
Customer Service for calibration instruction. The Hoyerpro+ Digital Scale contains no serviceable
parts other than the battery. Unauthorized tampering with the scale will void all warranties.
WARNING
Do not attempt to remove the Hoyerpro+ Digital Scale from the 6-point spreader bar.
Tampering with the Hoyerpro+ Digital Scale and 6-point spreader bar connection may
result in serious injury to patient and/or caregiver.
6. Warranty
1. If allowed by law, this warranty is in place of any other warranty (written or oral, express or
implied, including a warranty of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose).
2. This warranty gives you certain legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from
state to state.
3. The Oxford/Hoyer Cradle is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for one year from
date of the original consumer purchase.
4. For warranty service call 800.826.0270.

© 2012, Joerns Healthcare
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Joerns Healthcare Inc.
2100 Design Road
Suite 100, Arlington
TX 76014
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.joerns.com