OpeMed United Care Monarch User manual

USER GUIDE
Monarch Portable Ceiling Hoist
OpeMed (United Care) Ltd
www.united-care.com
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Part no. 1700130 / 1700133
V01.1.16

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IMPORTANT
Be sure to read this entire manual before using the Monarch Portable Ceiling
Hoist. The information in this manual is important for the safety of the user
being transferred and the operator, and for the proper use and maintenance
of the hoist. Transfer always presents a potential risk and this manual
provides important safety information that must beread and understood to
help prevent injuries.
Unauthorised modifications to this hoist may affect its safety. OpeMed
(United Care) Ltd will NOT be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or
performance deficiencies that occur due toany unauthorised modification to
this hoist. Toavoid potential injury due to the use of inadequate parts, always
use only United Care replacement parts.
Regularly scheduled maintenance must be performed on your Monarch
Portable hoist by an Authorised United Care Dealer to ensure safety and
proper operation of the hoist. Refer to theMaintenance section in this
manual.
Legal Manufacturer:
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
2 Walker Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5E1
Canada
European Representative:
OpeMed (United Care) Ltd.
Clockhouse, Dogflud Way
Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7UD
Copyright 2016Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
&OpeMed (United Care) Ltd. All rights
reserved.
Printed in United Kingdom and Canada
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STANDARD NOTATIONS
The following notations may be used throughout this manual to
emphasise important safety information, mechanical concerns,
and other important information. Please review and follow all of
these messages.
Danger messages indicate an imminently hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, results in death or serious
injury. All danger messages feature a standard ISO safety
alert symbol followed by the signal word DANGER in
capitalised black lettering on a red background.
Warning messages indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. All warning messages feature a standard
ISO safety alert symbol followed by the signal word
WARNING in capitalised black lettering on a dark
yellow background.
Caution messages indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor
injuries. All caution messages feature a standard ISO
safety alert symbol followed by the signal word
CAUTION in capitalised black lettering on a yellow
background.
Note messages provide information, such as reminders,
general information about a previous statement, or
additional guidelines that do not fit into the flow of the
preceding text. All note messages include the signal
word NOTE in capitalised white lettering on a blue
background.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
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CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Product Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
To Ensure Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Battery and Charger Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Fire and Explosion Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Shock Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exterior Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
hoist Controls and Connectors .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hand Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.USING THE hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transferring the user . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . ... . . ... . . ... . . ... . .17
Emergency Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
6. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Operator Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Dealer Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electromagnetic Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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1. OVERVIEW
Intended Use
The Monarch Portable Ceiling Hoist is designed for use by caregivers and
health care professionals to hoist and transfer a user in a homecare, assisted-
living or hospital environment. Transfer must be performed by a qualified
operator as described in this manual. Do NOT use the hoist for any other
purpose.
Product Life
The hoist is designed for a useful life of 10 years after which time it must be
replaced. Toensure this life span, you must perform the preventive
maintenance as specified in the Maintenance section in this manual.
OpeMed (United Care) Ltd cannot ensure complete
safety for a portable ceiling hoist that has exceeded its
useful life. Wear may cause failure or apart and lead
to apatient fall.
The expected life for other parts such as slings, batteries, fuses, straps, and
cords is dependent upon the proper care and use of the individual items. The
items must be maintained as described in their accompanying documentation
and in the Maintenance section in this manual.
Using This Manual
Toensure safeoperation of the hoist, read this entire manual carefully,
especially the Safety Instructions, before installing, using or maintaining the
hoist. Failure to comply with all WARNINGS in this manual may result in injury.
If there is anything you don’t understand, contact your Authorised United
Care Dealer for further details.
Keep this manual with the hoist and ensure all operators are fully trained in
the use of the hoist as described in this manual.
WARNING
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep these Safety Instructions with the hoist atall times. Readthis entire manual
before installing, using or maintaining the hoist.
Do NOT use the hoist for any purpose other than to
transfer auser.Toensure safety of the user being
transferred and the operator, follow all Safety
Instructions.
Take the necessary precautions to avoid any risk of
entanglement posed by the lifting strap or hand control
cable.
To Ensure Safety
• The hoist has a safeworking load of 200 kg (440 lb) or130 kg (286 lb).
Do NOT exceed this load. Refer tothe nameplate tag for the Maximum
Load allowed.
•The hoist must be installed by an Authorised United Care Dealer.
•Ensure the hoist is used only with a United Care ceiling track system.
If the track system is not from United Care ensure the track system is
properly assessed by a competent authority for fit, function, and
safety.
•The track system must be installed by a trained and Authorised United
Care Dealer.
•Operators must be fully trained before using the hoist.
•Ensure the sling is intended for use with this hoist and can handle the
weight of theuser. Ensure the sling is not damaged in any way and
the sling straps are in good condition and attached properly.
•Check with a qualified health professional to ensure the user to be
transferred has been deemed suitable for transfer.
•Take extra care with a user who is connected to electrodes, catheters
or other medical devices to ensuresafe transfer.
•Take care toavoid impact during transfer.
•Keep all components of the hoist clean and dry.
•Follow the lifting procedures provided in this manual.
•Perform the “Before each use”checks and actions specified in the
Operator Maintenance Schedule before using the hoist.
•Ensure all checks and actions are performed at the frequency indicated
in the Maintenance section in this manual.
WARNING
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Battery and Charger Safety
Contact your Authorised United Care Dealer if you are
unsure of any of the safety instructions provided below.
• Do NOT expose the battery or charger to water or any other liquid.
• To avoid injury, do NOT alter the battery in any way. Stop using the
battery if any damage is noted.
• Do NOT charge the battery in an unventilated area and do not cover
the charger.
• If the battery case cracks and the contents of the battery contact your
skin or clothing, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• If the contents of the battery contact your eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical attention.
•Inhalation of the contents of the battery can cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
• For recycling or disposal of batteries, follow the rules according to the
WEEE directive (Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment) as well
as all local laws and regulations. If you do not follow these rules, the
battery may explode, leak and cause personal injury.
Fire and Explosion Prevention
• Use only lithium ion batteries that are designed for use with the hoist.
• Use only the charger that is supplied with the hoist.
•Do NOT store batteries in an area with a temperature higher than 70
degrees C (158 degrees F).
•Do NOT store the battery in direct sunlight or near any heat source.
•Do NOT expose the battery or charger to flames.
•Do NOT use the charger in the presence of any flammable anaesthetic
gases.
•Do NOT short circuit the battery terminals.
•Do NOT incinerate the battery.
•Do NOT puncture the battery ortry to open/dismantle the battery
pack
WARNING
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Shock Prevention
• Do NOT touch or use the hoist if you notice anyexposed or
damaged wires.
•Do NOT expose electrical parts of the hoist to water or moisture.
•Do NOT attempt to use the charger in an area that has a different
voltage and frequency requirement other than that specified on the
nameplate.
•Do NOT attempt any repairs to the hoist,battery or charger. Always
contact your Authorised United Care Dealer for service.
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3. DESCRIPTION
Exterior Views
Figure 1
Front View
Side View
Rear View
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Hoist Controls and Connectors
Figure 2
Hand Control
The hand control unit can be used to operate the portable ceiling hoist. Use
the UP and DOWN buttons to raise and lower the hoist.
Figure 3
Charger
The portable ceiling hoist is equipped with a battery charger asshown below.
Note that depending on the geographic location, the power cord provided
may differ from the one shown here.
Figure 4
On/Off Switch Charger
Hand Control
Connector Connector
Plug the hand control cable into the
connector at the front of the unit and
secure it with the cable clamp and
screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
LED Description
Solid green: power on but not charging.
Solid yellow: charging batteries.
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