Oxford Elevate User manual

Redefining patient handling
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Manufacturer’s Contact Details
Contents
1. Oxford Elevate Patient Lift................................................................................................ 3
2. Introduction: About Your Lift............................................................................................. 4
3. Assembly and Commissioning Instructions...................................................................... 5
4. Sling Guide....................................................................................................................... 9
5. Lifting with the Oxford Elevate.......................................................................................... 11
6. Safety Precautions............................................................................................................ 12
7. Operating Instructions....................................................................................................... 13
8. Charging Instructions........................................................................................................ 16
9. Digital Weigh Scale .......................................................................................................... 18
10. Maintenance schedule & Daily Check List....................................................................... 22
11. Technical Specifications................................................................................................... 23
12. Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 26
Oxford®
EUROPE
Joerns Healthcare Ltd
High Street, Wollaston
Stourbridge, West Midlands
DY8 4PS, UK
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.joerns.co.uk

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1. The Oxford Elevate Patient Lift
Removable
Foot Plate
Electric Actuator
Adjustable Knee Pad
Sling Attachment
Points
Spreader Bar
(Cow-horns)
Mast Extrusion
Rear Castor
(braked)
Push Handle
Battery/
Control Pack
Front Castor
(non-braked)
Digital Weigh
Scale (optional)
Handgrips
(US only)
Note: For lifts sold outside of the US, dedicated hand grips are not incorporated. Patients are
therefore encouraged to use the cow-horns if additional support is required.

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2. Introduction: About Your Lift
The Oxford Elevate is an electrically operated patient lift. Each Elevate lift is fully assembled, load
tested and certified before being packed/shipped.
The packing consists of a strong, purpose built carton that is used for both export and domestic
markets 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.
• 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 and after it has expired the lift should be inspected and serviced
per the maintenance schedule.
Servicing and periodic testing can be carried out by your authorised supplier. 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, Joerns Healthcare and/or a local
government agency (Europe only).
The Oxford Elevate is suitable for the following CATEGORIES of lift within the working parameters
of the lifts specified in the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
• Category A - Wheelchair
• Category D - Toilet/Shower Chair
The CE mark: The Oxford Elevate 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)

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3. Assembly and Commissioning Instructions
CARTON CONTENTS
Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully. The carton contains:
•OXFORD ELEVATE LIFT
•WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS
•HAND CONTROL
•BATTERY PACK
•CHARGING LEAD
•DESK TOP CHARGER/STAND
•SPIRIT LEVELLING DEVICE
WARNING
The Oxford Elevate is heavy and will need to be lifted with care. You may need assistance
to lift the Oxford Elevate from the carton.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the Elevate from the carton and place on the floor.

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1. Tighten the mast assembly with the mast-locking device, which is located at the front of the chassis.
2. Turn the locking knob until hand tight.
3. Line the handle assembly up to the mast, and attach using the fasteners provided (these can be
found in the mast). The wrench needed to attach the handle is kept in the user instruction
wallet for safe keeping.
CAUTION: Ensure that the handle is secure and in place prior to using lift.
4. Fit power pack to the lift and make sure the latch holding the pack in place is fully engaged.
“Click” in place.

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5. Fit the hand control to the lift as shown. Once complete, check the hand control is functioning
correctly by referring to page 8.
6. A self adhesive spirit levelling device is supplied as a reference tool for use when maximum
weighing accuracy is required. For maximum accuracy when weighing, centre the spirit level
prior to weighing the patient.
DISASSEMBLY:
The lift should not be disassembled unless for service, repair or transport if necessary. Therefore
follow the assembly instructions in reverse sequence.
Spirit levelling device

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ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATION
• The mast is fully locked into position.
• The red emergency stop button, located on the rear of the control box, is in the OFF (out) position.
• The legs of the lift open and close satisfactorily (This is done via the hand control).
• Push the up and down buttons on the hand control and confirm the boom rises and lowers.

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4. Sling Guide
The Oxford Elevate is suitable for patients in the SITTING position. The slings suitable for this
device are listed as follows:
* Oxford Transport sling
* Oxford Standing sling
USER GUIDE FOR STANDAID SLINGS
The Transport and Standing sling is an easy fit sling, suitable for standing and supporting. It is not
a general purpose sling and patients must be assessed for suitability by a qualified person.
Transport Sling
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 whilst 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.
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 hand grips.
Without crossing the loops on the leg straps, attach to left and right black knobs 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 sit-
ting position.
Attachment Loop Straps:
Shoulder
Attachment Loop Straps: Legs
Chest Supports and Buckle
Leg Supports

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Standing Sling
Place the sling down behind patient’s 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.
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 sling and lift
products are designed to be compatible with one another. For country specic guidance on
sling use and compatibility, please refer to the sling label or contact your local market
distributor or Joerns Healthcare.
WARNING
Refer to maximum weight capacity of lift. Sling capacity is limited by the maximum
capacity of the lift.
Attachment Loop Straps
Chest Support

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5. Lifting with the Oxford Elevate
Position the Elevate so that the patient’s feet fit in the foot tray and knees rest against the knee
pad. Attach the loops of the sling to the hooks at the end of the Elevate hand grips. The patient’s
hands should be placed on the handgrips (see Fig. A or C). Then push the UP button on the
hand control to raise the patient to the standing position (see Fig. B or D).
Note: For lifts sold outside of the US, dedicated hand grips are not incorporated. Patients are
therefore encouraged to use the cow-horn if additional support is required.
STANDING SLING:
TRANSPORT SLING:
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

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6. 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 “ELEVATE”
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 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.
• ALWAYS utilise the foot tray when standing or sitting a patient.
• 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 manoeuvre the lift by pushing on the mast, boom or patient.
• ALWAYS manoeuvre 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 speeds which exceed a slow walking pace
(3 Km/hour 0.8 metres/second).
• DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded.

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• DO NOT attempt to push/pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction.
• 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.
• YOUR lift is for patient lifting. DO NOT use it, or allow it 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.
7. Operating Instructions
OPERATING CONTROLS
Emergency Stop Button
Hand Control
Battery Indicator
Actuator Motor
Emergency
Lower/Raise
Detachable
Battery Pack

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1. Leg adjustment
The legs on the Oxford Elevate are electrically adjustable for width. The legs can be opened to
enable access around armchairs or wheelchairs. For transferring and negotiating narrow doorways
and passages the lift legs should be in the closed position.
Electric leg adjustment - is achieved by pressing the appropriate buttons on the handcontrol. The
legs will be locked whenever the handcontrol switch is released.
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 the centre of gravity of the lift. 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 and lowering the boom
The movement of the boom is achieved by a powerful electric actuator, which is controlled by a
simple handcontrol unit. The handcontrol has two buttons with directional arrows UP and DOWN
áâ. The actuator stops automatically at the limit of travel in both directions. The handcontrol
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 in. This will cut all power to the lift and only be reset by twisting the button anti-clockwise
and releasing.
5. Electrical Emergency Down/Up
Emergency lower (down) and raise (up) buttons are provided at the front of the control box. This
is operated by inserting a ballpoint pen into the button highlighted áâ. This will bring the boom
up or down should the handcontrol fail at any time.
NOTE: This is an emergency device and not intended for repetitive use.
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 decent will commence.
NOTE: This is an emergency device and not intended for repetitive use.
7. Batteries
The batteries are protected from deep discharge by a LOW VOLTAGE ALARM. This will sound
when the batteries need recharging and the handcontrol is being operated. It will not sound
independently of the handcontrol being operated. DO NOT IGNORE THIS WARNING ALARM.
Complete the lifting operation and place the battery on charge (see charging instructions).
WARNING!
Battery or charger is not to be opened by unauthorized personnel. (Contact your distributor or
Joerns Healthcare for warranty and repairs).

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8. Slings
The Oxford Elevate is suitable for patients in the SITTING position. The slings suitable for this
device are the Oxford Standing sling and Transport sling as detailed in section 4 (Sling Guide).
9. Knee pad adjustment
The Elevate has an adjustable kneepad. It is recommended for safety reasons that adjustment is
carried out by holding the top of the adjustment handle. The range of travel is approx 7 inches.
Adjustment is achieved by following two easy steps. STEP 1 pull handle towards you, STEP 2
either push handle downwards or pull handle upwards to select the kneepad position. Once the
ideal position is found release handle and the kneepad will automatically lock into position.
10. Removable footplate
The Elevate has a removable footplate. To remove the footplate, move to the front of the product,
and lift the footplate upwards from the middle of the assembly (see Fig. E). Additionally you can also
remove the footplate cover to aid in cleaning and disinfecting of the footplate area. This is achieved
by removing the footplate and unclipping the cover from the back of the footplate (see Fig. F).
NOTE: Be careful when lifting the footplate from its low-seated position.
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.
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8. Charging Instructions
The batteries are located in the battery pack and are charged via an off board desktop charger unit.
When the battery pack needs charging it is removed from the lift and fitted to an off board
charging unit.
1. Remove the power pack from the lift. The pack is retained by a simple latch at the top of the
power 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.
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, disconnect power supply 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 straightfor
ward, but it is important to follow the charging instructions closely. Please pay particular attention
to the following warnings, they will help you avoid problems with discharged batteries.
Removable Battery Pack
Control Box
Emergency Stop, Raise/Lower
Hand Control
Legs Open/Close,
Boom Raise/Lower

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WARNING
Battery or charger is not to be opened by unauthorized personnel. (Contact your distributor or
Joerns Healthcare for warranty and repairs).
WARNING
DO NOT touch battery/charger terminals.
WARNING
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: NEVER run the batteries completely flat. As soon as the audible warning sounds,
complete the lifting operation in hand and place on charge.
NOTE: NEVER store the power pack for long periods without regular charging throughout
the storage period.
WARNING
Do not charge an electric lift in a bathroom or shower room.
WARNING
DO NOT leave charger switched on with battery disconnected.

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9. Digital Weigh Scale (Optional)
The Oxford Elevate as the option of an integrated digital weigh scale.
ABOUT YOUR SCALE:
The Oxford Digital Scale is a technologically advanced, microprocessor controlled, digital weigh-
ing device. It features a large, easy to read, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that shows the patient’s
weight.
The controls are simple and straightforward to use. The Oxford Digital Scale is powered by a 9-volt
disposable battery, which will provide approx. 3000 weighing operations before replacement will be
necessary.
The Oxford Digital Scale is suitable for the following CATEGORIES of lift:
Category A - Wheelchair
Category D - Toilet/Shower Chair
The Oxford Digital Scale is suitable for patients in the SITTING position.
The CE mark (Europe Only):
The Oxford Digital Scale carries the CE mark and complies with the following EC Directives:
- Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC)
- EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
- Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
- NAWI Directive (90/384/EEC)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
The Oxford scale has been designed and certified to weigh up to 200kg or 440lbs in 0.2 incre-
ments.
NOTE: For customers or users in North America, your scale will measure in either Lbs or Kgs.
For all other countries outside NA, your scale will weigh in Kgs.

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To weigh a patient follow the instructions below:
1. Assemble the sling to the cow horn and press the ON/ZERO pad. The display will show 0.0
and the word HOLD will appear in the lower left hand corner. This step prepares the scale
for weighing. The sling can now be removed from the cow horn or cradle and placed around
the patient.
2. Place the sling around the patient ensuring the patient’s feet are in the foot tray. Attach the
sling to cow horns and raise the patient so that they are in the standing position. They must
not be touching anything such as a chair or bed since this will cause an error in weighing.
3. The scale has been designed to turn itself off after 60 seconds to conserve battery life. To
restart the scale, push the ON/ZERO pad (once only). The display will show the start up screen
and then show the patient’s weight. When the HOLD sign appears, the weight can be recorded.
NOTE: To restart the scale, be sure to push the ON/ZERO. If the scale starts and the pad is
pushed again, the scale may go to zero (0.0) and the patient’s weight may be lost. This may
require the reweighing of the patient.
4. The RECALL feature is designed to retain in the memory the last stable weight over
10 kg/22lbs. To access this weight, the scale must be on. Press the RECALL pad. The display
will flash between “RECL” and the retained weight.
MAINTENANCE:
It is recommended that twice yearly inspections of the connections on the scale be scheduled and
performed to assure trouble free operation. Look for wear or any irregularities that may contribute
to scale failure.
If any wear or irregularity is seen DO NOT USE THE LIFT and contact Joerns Healthcare to
access the assembly.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
• Electronics. Microprocessor controlled.
• Power. 9-volt alkaline battery PP3.
• Battery life. Exceeds 70 hours continuous operation.
• Display. LCD (liquid crystal display) 63 X 18 mm Characters 15 mm high.
• Weighing units. Kilograms (kgs) or (Lbs and kgs North America only)
• Load cell. Rated at 300 kgs/660 lbs.
WARNING
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A 9-volt battery powers the Oxford Electronic Digital Scale. A new battery should provide approximately 3000
readings before needing replacement. When it needs to be replaced, a “B” will appear on the display.
To Replace Battery:
1. Push black pad on bottom of unit to left.
2. Battery holder will slide out.
3. Remove old battery and replace with a new one.
4. Push holder back into scale.
OPERATION FEATURES:
• All functions are accessible to the user without opening the case.
• Starting or zeroing the scale is done through a single touchpad located on the front of the case.
• Stable readings are achieved through digital averaging. The HOLD message is activated when
weight fluctuations decrease to a predetermined range. The scale becomes active again when that
range is exceeded. The held weight is stored in a non-volatile memory for later recall if required.
• Display turns off after 60 seconds of inactivity to conserve battery life.
• Recall of the last held weight is available via a touchpad on the front of the case. This allows a
reading of the last patient’s weight, after the patient has been removed from the scale.
• Battery change is made easy with external access to the battery holder.
MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TEST:
Joerns Healthcare recommends that a thorough inspection and test of all Oxford lifts and lifting acces-
sories, slings etc. is carried out every six months. Joerns Healthcare recommends maintenance, inspec-
tion and certified testing, is only carried out by competent and authorized service dealers.
Note: These recommendations are in compliance with the requirements of 1998 No2307 Health and
Safety: The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. This is a UK regulation.
Outside the UK please check your local requirements.
Important Note (Europe Requirement Only)
The Oxford Weigh scale is a class 3 compliant weighing device and conforms to the NAWI Directive
90/384/EEC and has been certified by the National Weights and Measures Laboratory.
NOTE: Scale is calibrated prior to shipment.
This certifies the scale for twelve months. Joerns Healthcare’s advice is that you contact your local
trading standards / government authority or Joerns Healthcare for your nearest authorised body who
can advise upon recalibration.