Oxford Journey Installation and operation manual

Oxford®Journey
User Instruction Manual & Warranty
To avoid injury, read user manual prior to use.
Oxford®Journey
Manuel de l’utilisateur et garantie
Afin d’éviter tout accident, veuillez lire attentivement la notice avant utilisation.
Oxford®Journey
Manual de Instrucciones y Garantia para el Usuario
Para evitar posibles daños, lea previamente el manual de usuario.
Oxford®Journey
Benutzerhandbuch und Garantie
Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, lesen Sie bitte die Gebrauchsanweisung vor
der ersten Benutzung.
Oxford®
Redefining patient handling

Oxford®
Journey
2
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
Manufacturer’s Contact Details
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. Operating Instructions....................................................................................................... 14
7. Safety Precautions............................................................................................................ 17
8. Charging Instructions........................................................................................................ 19
9. Maintenance Schedule & Daily Check List....................................................................... 21
10. Technical Specifications.................................................................................................... 23
11. Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 26
Oxford®
EUROPE
Joerns Healthcare Ltd
High Street, Wollaston
Stourbridge, West Midlands
DY8 4PS, UK
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.joerns.co.uk

Oxford®
Journey
3
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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

Oxford®
Journey
4
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
2. Introduction: About Your Lift
The Oxford Journey is an electrically operated patient 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
• USER MANUAL
• DEALER GUARANTEE CARD (Europe only)
• 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: 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)

Oxford®
Journey
5
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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
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.

Oxford®
Journey
6
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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.
3
2
1

Oxford®
Journey
7
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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).
12
Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
1
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Storage/Fold
Storage/Fold

Oxford®
Journey
8
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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.
1
2
3

Oxford®
Journey
9
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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.

Oxford®
Journey
10
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
• 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

Oxford®
Journey
11
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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 slings and lifters
are not designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products. Using other
manufacturer’s products on Oxford products is potentially unsafe and could result in
serious injury to patient and/or caregiver.
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

Oxford®
Journey
12
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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 (adjust knee pad accordingly and fit safety belt if required). 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).

Oxford®
Journey
13
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
Standing Sling:
TRANSPORT SLING:
NOTE: Joerns Healthcare recommends a risk assessment be completed before carrying out your
lifting operation.
WARNING
Always utilise the foot tray when standing or seating a patient. Once the patient is in a
standing position, the foot tray may be removed for gait training.
Fig. A Fig. B
Fig. C Fig. D

Oxford®
Journey
14
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
6. Operating Instructions
Operating controls for the Oxford Journey lift
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
. 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.

Oxford®
Journey
15
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
5. Electrical Emergency Down/Up
Emergency lower (down) and raise (up) buttons are provided at the front of the control box.
Inserting a ballpoint pen into the button-highlighted  operates these buttons. This will bring
the boom up or down should the hand control fail at any time.
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.
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
unauthorized 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.
1
2

Oxford®
Journey
16
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
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
Always utilise the foot tray when standing or seating a patient. Once the patient is in a
standing position, the foot tray may be removed for gait training.
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

Oxford®
Journey
17
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
7. Safety Precautions
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Oxford
patient lifts is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make
lifting operations easy and trouble free.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR
Oxford Journey
WARNING
• ALWAYS plan your lifting operations before commencing.
• ALWAYS carry out the DAILY CHECK LIST before using the lift.
• ALWAYS familiarise yourself with the operating control and safety features of a lift before lifting
a patient.
• DO NOT use a sling unless it is recommended for use with the lift.
• ALWAYS check the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the correct size and capacity.
• NEVER use a sling, which is frayed or shows signs of damaged.
• ALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided (user instructions).
• DO NOT exceed the safe working load.
• ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift is suitable for the weight of the patient.
• ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the instructions in the user manual.
• NEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because it seems easier to operate the lift.
• DO NOT lift a patient with the castor brakes on. Always let the lift find the correct centre of gravity.
• DO NOT attempt to maneuver the lift by pushing on the mast, boom or patient.
• ALWAYS maneuver the lift with the handle / foot push pad provided.
• ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers.
• DO NOT push a loaded lift at speed, which exceeds a slow walking pace (3 Km/hour 0.8
metres/second).
• DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded.
• DO NOT attempt to push/pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction.

Oxford®
Journey
18
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
• NEVER force an operating/safety control. All controls are easy to use and do not require
excessive force.
• DO NOT park a loaded lift on ANY sloping surface.
• DO NOT use electric lifts in a shower.
• DO NOT charge an electric lift in a bathroom or shower room.
• DO NOT lift a patient unless you are trained and competent to do so.
• DO NOT use the lift, or allow the lift to be used, for any other purpose.
• DO NOT bump the lift down steps, loaded or unloaded.
• DO NOT attempt to negotiate a loaded lift on a slope, which exceeds 1:12 (approximately 5 degrees).
• DO NOT attempt to negotiate a slope without a second helper being present.
• DO NOT use in a wet or corrosive environment such as poolside locations.

Oxford®
Journey
19
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
8. Charging Instructions
The batteries are located in the power pack and are charged via an off board desktop charger unit.
When the power pack needs charging, it can be removed from the lift and fitted to an off board
charging unit. The battery charge level is displayed by the indicator on the control box.
Joerns Healthcare recommends an additional battery pack is purchased, so that one pack can
be on charge at all times
1. Remove the power pack from the lift. A simple latch at the top of the power pack retains the
pack. Lift the latch and the power pack will be released.
2. Fit the power pack to the charging unit. The location and latching of the power pack to the
charger is the same system as used on the lift.
3. Plug the charger mains plug into a suitable mains outlet and switch the mains supply ON. (If
applicable).
4. Charging is automatic and will fully charge the batteries over a period of eight to twelve hours.
Note: Even if the charger is left plugged in for extended periods it will not allow the batteries to
overcharge.
5. To return the lift to service, switch OFF (if applicable) the mains supply and remove the power
pack from the charger. Fit the power pack to the lift and make sure the latch holding the pack
in place is fully engaged. “Click” in place. The charging of Oxford electric lifts is simple and
straightforward, but it is important to follow the charging instructions closely. Please pay particular
attention to the following points; they will help you avoid problems with discharged batteries.
WARNING
The battery, charger, hand control & control box are NOT to be opened by unauthorized personnel.
(Contact your distributor for warranty and repairs).
WARNING
DO NOT touch battery/charger terminals.
Removable
Battery Pack
Control Box
Emergency Stop Button
Boom Raise/
Lower Buttons
Hand Control
Boom Raise
Lower Buttons
Battery Charge
Level Indicator

Oxford®
Journey
20
English
294000.10050 Rev. B
CAUTION
KEEP the batteries fully charged. Place the battery on charge whenever it is not in use. If it
is more convenient to do so, place on charge every night. The charger will not allow the
batteries to overcharge.
CAUTION
NEVER run the batteries completely flat. As soon as the audible warning sounds, complete
the lifting operation in hand and place on charge.
CAUTION
NEVER store the power pack for long periods without regular charging throughout the
storage period.
CAUTION
ALWAYS make sure the mains power to the charger is switched off before connecting or
disconnecting the power pack. (UK EU Requirement).
CAUTION
NEVER leave the power pack plugged in to the charger with the mains power off. (UK EU
Requirement).
WARNING
Do not charge an electric lift in a bathroom or shower room.
WARNING
Do NOT leave charger switched on with battery disconnected (UK EU Requirement).