Savaria PL User manual

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Part No. 00152-EN    Rev. 00-m-201
Savaria
Portable Ceiling Lift PL
OWNER’S
MANUAL

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IMPORTANT
Be sure to read this entire manual before using the Savaria PL Portable Ceiling
Lift. 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 lift. Transfer always presents a potential risk and this manual provides
important safety information that must be read and understood to help
prevent injuries.
Unauthorized modifications to this lift may affect its safety. Savaria Concord
Lifts, Inc. will NOT be held responsible for any accidents, incidents or
performance deficiencies that occur due to any unauthorized modification to
this lift. To avoid potential injury due to the use of inadequate parts, always use
only Savaria replacement parts.
Regularly scheduled maintenance must be performed on your Monarch
Portable Lift by an Authorized Savaria 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
European Representative:
Silvalea Ltd
Units 1-4, 7 & 12 Silverhills Building,
Silverhills Road,
Decoy Industrial Estate,
Devon, TQ12 5LZ, UK
Copyright 2019
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
All rights reserved.

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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
Battery and Charger Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Fire and Explosion Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Shock Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exterior Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Lift Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hand Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5. USING THE LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Before Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Transferring the Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Emergency Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operator Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Dealer Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Cleaning the Sling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
7. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Electromagnetic Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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1. OVERVIEW
Intended Use
The Monarch Portable Ceiling Lift 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 lift for any other purpose.
Product Life
The lift is designed for a useful life of 10 years after which time it must be
replaced. To ensure this life span, you must perform the preventive
maintenance as specified in the Maintenance section in this manual.
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc. cannot ensure complete safety
for a portable ceiling lift that has exceeded its useful life.
Wear may cause failure of a part and lead to a patient 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
To ensure safe operation of the lift, read this entire manual carefully, especially
the Safety Instructions, before installing, using or maintaining the lift. Failure to
comply with all WARNINGS in this manual may result in injury. If there is
anything you don’t understand, contact your Authorized Savaria Dealer for
further details.
Keep this manual with the lift and ensure all operators are fully trained in the
use of the lift as described in this manual.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep these Safety Instructions with the lift at all times. Read this entire manual
before installing, using or maintaining the lift.
Do NOT use the lift for any purpose other than to transfer
a person.To ensure safety of the person 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 lift has a safe working load of 200 kg (440 lb) or 130 kg (286 lb).
Do NOT exceed this load. Refer to the nameplate tag for the Maximum
Load allowed.
• The lift shall be installed in a track system with equal or greater
capacity. Never install a lift into a track not having sufficient loading
capacity.
• The lift must be installed by an Authorized Savaria Dealer.
• Ensure the lift is used only with a Savaria ceiling track system. If the
track system is not from Savaria, 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 Authorized Savaria
Dealer.
• Operators must be fully trained before using the lift.
• Ensure the sling is intended for use with this lift and can handle the
weight of the person. 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 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 ensure safe transfer.
• Take care to avoid impact during transfer.
• Keep all components of the lift clean and dry.
• Follow the lifting procedures provided in this manual.
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• Perform the “Before each use”checks and actions specified in the
Operator Maintenance Schedule before using the lift.
• Ensure all checks and actions are performed at the frequency indicated
in the Maintenance section in this manual.
Battery and Charger Safety
Contact your Authorized Savaria 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.
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Fire and Explosion Prevention
• Use only lithium ion batteries that are designed for use with the lift.
• Use only the charger that is supplied with the lift.
• 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 or try to open/dismantle the battery
pack
Shock Prevention
• Do NOT touch or use the lift if you notice any exposed or damaged
wires.
• Do NOT expose electrical parts of the lift 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 lift, battery or charger. Always
contact your Authorized Savaria Dealer for service.

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3. DESCRIPTION
Exterior Views
Figure 1
Front View
Side View
Rear View

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Lift Controls and Connectors
Figure 2
Hand Control
The hand control unit can be used to operate the portable ceiling lift. Use the
UP and DOWN buttons to raise and lower the lift.
Figure 3
Charger
The portable ceiling lift is equipped with a battery charger as shown below.
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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Slings
The following chart illustrates some of the different types of slings. Note that
each model is offered in various sizes, and comes in mesh or solid material.
Universal without head support Universal with adjustable head support
Hygienic Walking
Disposable Repositioning

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We recommend that you replace the sling 5 years after the
manufacturing date specified on the sling label.
Guidelines to Select Proper Sling Size
Some slings may incorporate a colored liner in addition to the size label. The
color code is as follows:
•XS:White
•S:Red
•M:Yellow
•L:Green
•XL:Blue
•XXL:Orange
•BARI:Darkgrey
Size Weight
Extra Small (XS) < 75 lb
Small (S) 75 to 125 lb
Medium (M) 125 to 250 lb
Large (L) 250 to 350 lb
Extra Large (XL) 350 to 450 lb
Extra Extra Large (XXL) 450 to 600 lb
Bariatric (BARI) 1200 lb
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Symbols
The following chart illustrates the symbols that may be used on the nameplate,
the packaging and the lift.
Symbols on nameplate
Indicates the medical device manufacturer. This
symbol is accompanied by the address of the
manufacturer and the date of manufacture.
YYYY: Represents the year
MM: Represents the month
DD: Represents the day
Indicates the authorized representative in the
European Community.
This symbol is accompanied by the address of the
authorized representative.
Indicates the manufacturer's catalogue number
Indicates the manufacturer's serial number
Keep dry
Indicates the product complies with the medical
device directive 93/42/EEC
Indicates the product was certified by third-party
"QPS"
Indicates the product complies with the directive
2011/65/EC (RoHS)
Indicates "separate collection" for all batteries and
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Direct current
Caution
Refer to instruction manual/booklet
Consult instructions for use
Type BF protection against electrical shocks
MAX.LOAD: Refers to the greatest permissible load that can be
applied to the product
IPX1X2Ingress Protection:
X1: Protection level against ingress of solid particles
X2: Protection level against ingress of liquids
Unique Device Identification (UDI) symbol required
by the FDA
Symbols on box label
Indicates the temperature limits to which the
medical device can be safely exposed
Indicates the range of humidity to which the
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Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure to
which the medical device can be safely exposed
Symbols on lift
Indicates the "Stop" button on the product
Indicates low battery level when the green light
flashes
Indicates heat warning when the yellow light turns
on solid
Indicates the location of the emergency lowering
system on the product
Indicates the location of the battery charger
connection on the product

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4. SPECIFICATIONS
Product
Product Weight 5 kg (11 lb)
Product Life 10 years
Safe Working Load (SWL) 200 kg (440 lb) or 130 kg (286 lb)
Lifting Speed 5.5 cm/sec (2.2 in/sec) at 0 kg
5 cm/sec (2 in/sec) at 130 kg (286 lb)
4.5 cm/sec (1.8 in/sec) at 200 kg (440 lb)
Water Ingress Protection
Rating of Lift
IP21
Noise Level Maximum 54 dBA
Medical Electrical Equipment
Class
Class 1
Protection Class Type BF
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion, 25.2V 2500 mAh
Battery Capacity Approximately 30 cycles of 61 cm (24 in) at 200 kg
(440 lb)
Approximately 70 cycles of 61 cm (24 in) at 130 kg
(286 lb)
Battery Charging Full capacity in approximately 2 hours
Charger
Charger Input 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
Charger Output 29.4 VDC, max 1A
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Battery Charging
Temperature
10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity 15 to 93%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature -25 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F)
Storage Humidity 0 to 93%, non-condensing
Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPA
WARNING: This equipment is not suitable in the presence of flammable
anesthetic mixtures with air or oxygen, or with nitrous oxide.
Controls
Lift Controls UP and DOWN buttons to raise and lower the lift

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Dimensions
Hand Control UP and DOWN buttons to raise and lower the lift
Hand Control Operating
Force
4 - 4.5N
Water Ingress Protection
Rating of Hand Control
IP67
On/Off Power Switch Used to shut off power to the lift and as an
emergency stop feature
Certification
IEC 60601-1:2005 A1:2012 (Medical Electrical Equipment)
IEC 60601-1-11:2015 (Homecare)
ISO 10535:2006 (Patient Lift)
CAN/CSA Z10535.1:15 (Patient Lift)
Compliance
CE Marking per 93/42/EEC (Medical Device)
2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
2011/65/EU (ROHS - 100% of components)
2002/96/EC (WEEE)
34cm
13 1/2"
230cm
90 1/2"
27cm
10 5/8"
49cm
19 1/4"
55cm
21 3/4"
14cm
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5. USING THE LIFT
Read the Safety Instructions in this manual BEFORE using
the lift.
The lift must NEVER be operated by the person being
transferred. In the unlikely case of failure, the patient
could get stuck in the unit.
Before Transfer
• Ensure the lift battery is charged.
• Ensure the track end stops are securely in place as shown below.
Figure 5
• Plug the hand control cable into the lift.
This step is optional as there are touchpad membranes near both
hooks.
• Inform the person to be transferred what you are about to do.
• Always evaluate the person‘s general condition before transfer.
• Ensure you have a sling that is the correct size for the person. Use only
slings that are designed for use with the lift.
Transferring the Person
1Place the person to be transferred into the sling as described on the
following pages or per the documentation provided with the sling.
2Turn on the power switch on the lift.
Note that the On/Off power switch can also be used as an
Emergency Stop by turning the switch to the Off position.
WARNING
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Do NOT move the lift by pulling the hand control. The
handset may spring return and cause injuries.
3Unwind the lift strap by pressing the DOWN button on the hand control
while maintaining tension on the strap with your other hand. Note that
there must be tension on the lift strap for the lift to function.
4Slide the carabiner hook into the loop of the lift strap and then attach the
carabiner hook to the trolley in the track.
Figure 6
CAUTION
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5Move the lift over the person to be transferred.
6Press the DOWN button on the hand control to lower the lift below the chin.
You need to unfold the sling straps before attaching them to the support
hooks. Note that there are different loops on the sling straps (as shown
below) to allow transfer from the sitting or reclined position.
NOTE: Different types of slings are available. Your sling may differ from the
one shown below, but the following basic concepts still apply.
• To transfer to/from the fully seated position (shown below), use the
short loops at the back and the long loops at the front.
• To transfer to/from the fully reclined position (shown below), use the
long loops at the back and the short loops at the front.
• Note that the middle loops are used for intermediate positions.
Figure 7
Fully seated position Fully reclined position
Long loop
Middle loop
Short loop