OpeMed OT200 User manual

January 2017|Ref 1120 |OT200 Compact Ceiling Hoist User Manual
User Guide:
OT200 Compact
Ceiling Hoist
OpeMed (Europe) Ltd
www.opemed.net
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Index Page
1 OT200 Compact Ceiling Hoist Manual - Introduction...........................................................4
1.1 About this Manual..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Symbols................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Contents of the Package ........................................................................................................... 4
1.4 The OT200 Ceiling Hoist............................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Points of Attention .................................................................................................................... 6
2 Description ...........................................................................................................................7
2.1 Charging and Life-Span of the Batteries ..................................................................................... 8
2.2 Capacity................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Emergency Cord (Figure 2 : No 10)............................................................................................ 8
2.4 Emergency Control ................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Control Indicator Lights on the Hoist (Part 11)........................................................................... 9
2.6 Connecting the Hand-Held Control ............................................................................................. 9
2.7 Connecting the Powered Hanger Bar.......................................................................................... 9
2.8 Hand-Held Control .................................................................................................................... 9
3 Rail System .........................................................................................................................10
3.1 XY or H System for Room Coverage ......................................................................................... 10
3.2 Turntable (Optional) ............................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Gate (with X-Y Systems) ......................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Exchanger or Junction............................................................................................................. 10
4 Hanger Bar..........................................................................................................................11
4.1 STANDARD – 2 Point Spreader Bar .......................................................................................... 11
4.2 OPTIONAL – Manual Cradle..................................................................................................... 11
4.3 OPTIONAL EXTRA - Powered Cradle......................................................................................... 11
4.4 OT400 Hanger Bar.................................................................................................................. 11
5 Slings ..................................................................................................................................12
5.1 Sling Attachment .................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.1 LOOP SLINGS ................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.2 CLIP SLINGS..................................................................................................................... 12
6 Using the OT200 Ceiling Hoist............................................................................................12
6.1 Lifting From a Chair ................................................................................................................ 13
6.2 Lifting From a Bed .................................................................................................................. 13
6.3 Moving the Patient.................................................................................................................. 13
6.4 Taking the Patient Out of the OT200 / OT400........................................................................... 13
6.4.1 Step 1a Lifting Towards a Bed ........................................................................................... 13
6.4.2 Lifting Towards a (Wheel) Chair......................................................................................... 14
6.4.3 Lifting Towards a Toilet ..................................................................................................... 14
7 Maintaining the OT200 Ceiling Hoist..................................................................................14
7.1 Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................................................. 14
7.2 Daily/Weekly Maintenance....................................................................................................... 14
7.3 Annual Inspection and Maintenance......................................................................................... 14
7.4 If the OT200 Does Not Function .............................................................................................. 15
7.5 Disposal................................................................................................................................. 15
8 OT200 Specification............................................................................................................15
8.1 Technical Summary ................................................................................................................ 15
9 Warranty statements..........................................................................................................17

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10 About OpeMed ..................................................................................................................17
10.1 Contact Details..................................................................................................................... 17
11 EG - Statement of Conformity ..........................................................................................18
12 Notes ................................................................................................................................19

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1OT200 Compact Ceiling Hoist Manual - Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
The aim of this user manual is to enable carers to operate the OT200 and to instruct them on how to
carry out small (preventive) maintenance jobs.
This manual deals with the following aspects related to operating the OT200 and OT400:
•Parts description
•Working principle description
•Step-by-step lifting instructions
•Maintenance of the OT200/ OT400; to be carried out by the carer
Next to this manual the following documentation is available on the OT200:
•Technical manual. The technical manual is developed for the technical service department and contains:
-maintenance procedures
-repair procedures
-parts lists with order numbers
•Installation manual. This manual can be used during the installation of the systems:
-installation of rail and supports
- installation of a gate (transition from fixed to mobile rails)
-installation of carousel
-part lists with order numbers of all components of the rail system.
•Quick Reference. The Quick Reference guide deals with the main safety and operating aspects relating
to the OT200.
1.2 Symbols
Attention Read the manual before operating the hoist
Attention, High Voltage The producer of the product
With this, the OT200 meets the European Standard, ISO 10535 and the
GQ-quality mark T-02, cluster UTT.
1.3 Contents of the Package
The delivered package must contain:
•Cassette •Spreader Bar
•Hand-held control •User manual
•Charger •Quick reference
•Charging station
Remove the packaging from the OT200 and check the contents of the package.

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1.4 The OT200 Ceiling Hoist
The OT200/OT400 is a ceiling hoist for passive transfers of caretakers.
The caretaker can be lifted with the OT200 and it is possible to transfer
the caretaker by means of a rail that is attached to the ceiling. The
OT200 can be delivered with a mechanical (balanced) or powered
hanger bar. The OT200 can also be equipped with an electrical drive for
transportation along the rail.
The OT200/OT400 can be used for the following transfers:
•From a (wheel)chair to a bed and vice-versa.
•From a (wheel)chair to a toilet and vice-versa.
•From a (wheel)chair to a shower-bath-toilet chair and vice-versa.
•From the floor to a (wheel)chair or bed.
The OT200/OT400 cannot be used to help caretakers with
standing up or walking (usually an active hoist like the James
will be used for these purposes).
The OT200 /OT400 complies with the following standards (by KBOH):
•The user can be lifted from a sitting or lying position and will hang in a (semi) sitting position. After
transportation of the hoist, the user can be placed back on the supporting element in a sitting or lying
position.
•The hoist can be used in combination with wheelchairs, without having to remove foot, leg or arm
supports.
•The hoist can be used in combination with an accessible bed, shower window or dressing table at
working height. Next to this the hoist can be used for transfers to and from the floor.
With this the OT200 also complies to the demands set by the European Standards, ISO 10535
and the GQ-quality mark T-02, cluster UTT.
Under normal conditions, and with the exception of slings and batteries, the expected life span of the
hoist is 10 years (100.000 transfers), provided the hoist is maintained as instructed.
Special circumstances, like using the OT200 in humid environments or environments with aggressive
vapours can shorten the life time of the hoist.

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1.5 Points of Attention
•The OT200 is designed to lift and transfer caretakers in combination with an appropriate sling, the
OT200 can only be used for this purpose. Any other form of use is not allowed.
•It is not allowed to lift more than 200kg (440lbs) with the OT200, unless otherwise stated on the lift.
The OT400 can lift 400kg.
•It is not allowed to lift any object (e.g. a chair or wheelchair) together with the caretaker.
•Special caution needs to be taken when the clips of a sling are attached to the hanger bar, incorrectly
attaching these clips can cause a fall of the caretaker and lead to severe injuries.
•Always make sure sufficient space is available above the caretaker before lifting.
•Only use the OT200/OT400 in combination with a sling that is delivered by OpeMed. Always contact
OpeMed before using alternative slings.
•Treat the lift with care and always make sure the working environment is neat and clean.
•Working with the hoist is only allowed to authorized personnel.
•The OT200/OT400 needs at least once a year a periodical inspection.
•Service and maintenance of the hoist is only allowed to be carried out by authorized personnel.
•Only use original parts (supplied by OpeMed) for repairs or replacements.
•Replacing hanger bars or other constructive parts of the hoist is only allowed to authorized personnel.
•Charging the battery always needs to be done in well ventilated, dry rooms. Battery chargers need to
be connected according to the installation demands.
•Battery chargers need a periodical inspection at least once a year.
•Never lift the caretaker higher than necessary.
•When deformations occur to the hoist due to incorrect usage or transport, the hoist should not be used
anymore, and will have to be sent back to the supplier.
•Avoid collision into end stops at full speed.
•Move the hoist carefully in order to prevent excessive movements of the caretaker.
•Never leave the hoist unattended while loaded. In energy saving mode (after 10 minutes) the load will
be lowered slowly.
•Do not use the hand-held control or the hanger bar wires as towing-lines to move the caretaker as this
will damage the wiring.

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2Description
The 'OT200' ceiling hoist system consists of a number of components that are discussed in this handbook.
In Figure 1 shows the main components. These are described in a separate section.
Figure 1
1 OT200 Motor Cassette.......Page 15
2 Rail System ......................Page 10
3 X-Y System ......................Page 10
4 Gate System.....................Page 10
5 Turntable .........................Page 10
6 Exchange Junction ............Page 10
7 Spreader Bar ....................Page 11
8 Slings...............................Page 12
9 Hand Control....................Page 9
Figure 2
10 Emergency Stop and Lowering
11 Control LED. Green = Hoist in use.
Orange Flashing = Needs charging.
Orange Constant = On charge.
Orange Off = Battery charged.
Red Spanner = Fault
12 Connection point for handcontrol
13 Handcontrol security hook
14 Powered cradle connection point
Figure'1
7"
6"
2"
4"
5"
3"
1"
8"
9"
11"
10"
13"
14"
12"
Figure'2

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2.1 Charging and Life-Span of the Batteries
In order to maximize the life span of the batteries, it is advised to put the cassette into the
charging station when the cassette is not being used, but the unique Gravity Powered Charging
on the OT200 will maximise the battery life of the hoist.
Always charge the battery when the yellow battery indicator is
blinking.
Charge the batteries according to the following procedure:
- Make sure the charger is connected to the electricity supply.
- The red/amber/green indicator on the charger will light up depending
on the state of the battery.
- Place the cassette below the charging strips (box on side of rail with
two metal springs)
- After several seconds charging will start automatically and the yellow indicator on the cassette will light
when charging and go-out when fully charged. The light on the charger will either show red/amber/green
depending on the state of the batteries.
- Allow for a charging time of 6-8 hours.
2.2 Capacity
The number of lifting cycles that can be done with a fully charged battery depends on the time per lifting
cycle, the lifted weight and the age and condition of the battery. The OpeMed Gravity Powered Charging
will maximise the lifecycle of the battery.
2.3 Emergency Cord (Figure 2:10)
By pulling the red emergency cord the hoist will immediately stop moving. The emergency stop is
(de)activated as follows:
Activate emergency stop (figure 2:10) Pull the emergency cord.
De-activate emergency stop (figure 2:10). Press the red lip to which the cord is attached back into the
cassette. After this the cassette will function as normal.
Do not use the emergency cord as an on-off switch. Reactivating the cassette is done with the
red lip which is close to the ceiling. The cassette will automatically turn off when it has not
been used for more than 10 minutes.
2.4 Emergency Control
(Only to be used in the case of an emergency)
The emergency control can only be used when there is no other way to get the caretaker out of the hoist.
The emergency control uses spare power that is available in the battery. The emergency control can only
be used to lower a caretaker and is controlled by pulling the emergency cord. As long as the cord is being
pulled down the hoist will keep lowering the caretakers.
The OT200 is also equipped with several other safety systems. Examples are the rewind guard and a slack
belt guard. A detailed description of these safety systems can be found in the technical manual.

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2.5 Control Indicator Lights on the Hoist (Figure 2:11)
Green indicator on-off
The green indicator will light up when the cassette is activated. The cassette will automatically deactivate
when it has not been used for 10 minutes. The green indicator will dim. The cassette will automatically
reactivate when the hand-held control is being used.
Orange battery indicator
The battery indicator tells when the batteries need to be charged. When this indicator starts to blink, the
batteries will have to be charged following the description in paragraph 2.1. When the hoist is being
lowered while loaded, the battery will charge and therefore the orange indicator will light up.
Red failure indicator
When the red failure indicator lights up there is a failure inside the cassette. Immediately alarm your
technical service department.
2.6 Connecting the Hand-Held Control
The plug of the hand-held control has to be connected to the cassette by screwing the threaded plug into
the cassette (Figure 2:12).
2.7 Connecting the Powered Hanger Bar
When the cassette is equipped with a powered hanger bar, the threaded plug of the
hanger bar has to be screwed into the cassette (Figure 2:14). When the hanger bar is
connected correctly it can be controlled with the hand-held control.
2.8 Hand-Held Control
Do not use the hand-held control as a towing line! Stand behind the
caretaker and steadily push him or her along the rail. The hanger bar can be
used as a handle for transfers.
The OT200 is operated with either a hand-held control or the optional infra-red hand
control. This control is used to:
• Move the hoist up or down.
• Bring the hanger bar from a lying position into a sitting position (only with powered
hanger bar).
• Move the cassette along the rail (only with powered drive of the cassette).

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3Rail System
The OT200 is designed to run on the OpeMed or approved other
supplier’s track. The track or rail should always be inspected
according to local legislation (e.g. in UK LOLER and EN ISO
10535 inspected every 6 months).!
3.1 XY or H System for Room Coverage
An XY rail system is a system where two rails are put, where a movable rail angles below will be hung
from the ceiling. The OT200 will charge at the end of the moving rail and the moving rail needs pushing
normally to the end of the fixed rail for charging to commence.
3.2 Turntable (Optional)
The system you have chosen might be supplied with a turntable, creating the possibility of running a
cassette along more than one rail. A turntable operates automatically and makes a quarter-turn to the left
or the right. A full turn is not possible.
Controlling the turntable is simple:"
• Place the cassette in the middle of the carousel.
•After approx. 2 seconds the turntable will beep will turn 90 degrees.
•Drive the cassette out of the turntable.
• If you do not want to make a turn but simply pass the turntable,
you should not stop the cassette in the carousel.
3.3 Gate (with X-Y Systems)
If your system uses a X-Y system with a transition to a fixed rail (room to room) then a “gate” is
placed where the rails join. This gate makes sure that the cassette cannot slide out of the rail when the
joints are not alligned. The gate automatically connects the rails and enables a smooth transition from a
mobile to a fixed rail. The OpeMed gate is very safe with an electrical and manual security system.
Travelling from fixed rail to X-Y system:
• Move the cassette through the gate toward the mobile rail.
•The rail will de-attach and can be moved.
Travelling from X-Y or H system to a fixed rail:
• Place the cassette in front of the gate.
•Place the rail with the cassette opposite to the other gate.
(keep moving slightly)
•The rails will connect and cannot be moved anymore. The guard will open and the cassette can be
moved through the gate.
3.4 Exchanger or Junction
This is a more cost effective solution to the turntable if only 3 exits are
required (or the track splits). Similar to the turntable the exchanger will
operate automatically if you pause the motor in the Exchanger for 2 seconds
or more. A sound will bleep and the exchanger junction will move to the
other track.
If you want to continue the OT200 without changing tracks simply do not stop when passing through the
Exchanger.