OpeMed United Care Gantry SD User manual

USER GUIDE
Portable Gantry System
OpeMed (United Care) Ltd
www.united-care.com
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To Be Retained by Owner After Installation by Authorized United Care Dealer
Part No. 001077-EN Rev.005 28-m 10-2019

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IMPORTANT
Be suretoread this entire manual before using the Portable Gantry System
(Gantry). The information in this manual is important for the safety of the
person being transferred and the operator, and for the proper use and
maintenance of the Gantry. Transfer always presents a potential risk and this
manual provides important safety information that must beread and
understood to help prevent injuries.
Unauthorized modifications to this Gantry may affect its safety. OpeMed
(United Care) Ltd will NOT be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or
performance deficiencies that occur due toany unauthorized modification to
this Gantry.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 Gantry by an
Authorized United Care Dealer to ensure safety and proper operation of the
lift. Refer to the Maintenance section in this manual.
Legal Manufacturer:
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
2 Walker Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5E1
Canada
Copyright 2019
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
All rights reserved.
European Representative:
OpeMed (United Care) Ltd.
Clockhouse, Dogflud Way
Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7UD

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STANDARD NOTATIONS
The following notations may be used throughout this manual to
emphasize 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
capitalized 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 capitalized 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 capitalized 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 capitalized 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
3. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operator Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Dealer Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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1. OVERVIEW
Intended Use
The Portable Gantry System (Gantry) is designed for use by caregivers and
health care professionals to lift and transfer a person 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 Gantry for any other
purpose.
Product Life
The Gantry 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 Gantry that has exceeded its useful life. Wear
may cause failure or a part and lead to a patient fall.
Using This Manual
To ensure safe operation ofthe Gantry,read this entire manual carefully, especially
the Safety Instructions, before installing, using or maintaining the Gantry.
Failure to comply with all WARNINGS in this manual may result in injury. If
there is anything you don’t understand, contact your Authorized United Care
Dealer for further details.
Keep this manual with the Gantry and ensure all operators are fully trained in
the use of the lift with the Gantry as described in this manual.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep these Safety Instructions with the Gantry at all times. Read this entire
manual
before installing, using or maintaining the Gantry.
Do NOT use the Gantry for any purpose other than to
transfer a person. To ensure safety of the person being
transferred and the operator, follow all Safety
Instructions.
Do NOT push, bump or smash the rail or posts to avoid
flipping the Gantry or damaging components. Any
damage to the structure could result an injury or death.
To Ensure Safety
• The Gantry has a safe working load of 272 kg (600 lb), 200 kg (440 lb)
or 130 kg (286 lb).Do NOT exceed this load. Refer to the span chart tag
on the legs of the Gantry or to the Specifications section in this
manual for the maximum load allowed.
•The Gantry must be installed by an Authorized United Care Dealer.
•Ensure the Gantry is used only with a United Care ceiling track and
ceiling lift. If the track system or lift are not from United Care,ensure
the tracks and lift are properly assessed by a competent authority for
fit, function, and safety.
•The Gantry must be installed by a trained and Authorized United Care
Dealer. We recommend 2 persons to avoid any injury or damages to
the ceiling if height is 98” (249 cm) or less.
•Check with a qualified health professional to ensure the person to be
transferred has been deemed suitable for transfer.
•Take extra care with a person who is connected to electrodes,
catheters or other medical devices to ensuresafe transfer.
•Take care toavoid impact during transfer.
•Keep all components of the Gantry clean and dry.
•Ensure all checks and actions are performed at the frequency indicated
in the Maintenance section in this manual.
•Do NOT use as a swing seat.
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3. DESCRIPTION
Installation
The Gantry kit includes the items shown
below.
Figure 1
1Install the posts in the bases (x2). Note that the posts will have to be inserted
into the bases sideways (laying down on the floor) if the ceiling height is less
than 96.25”(245 cm) as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2

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Figure 3
2Tighten the screws (x8) to a torque of 20 N-m, +/-3 (15 lb-ft).
Figure 4

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3Install the upper rail attachment assembly (x2). Note that the upper rail
attachment assemblies will have to be installed with the posts tilted
sideways slightly if the ceiling height is less than 97.5”(248 cm) as shown in
Figure 6.
Figure 5
Figure 6

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4Tighten the screws (x8) to a torque of 20 N-m, +/-3 (15 lb-ft).
Figure 7
5Insert the trolley (x1, ordered separately) and the end stoppers (x2).
Figure 8