Scaleo medical Poweo 300 User manual

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Poweo® 300
Patient lifters
USER MANUAL

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Content
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
SYMBOLS & PICTOGRAMS 5
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POWEO® 300 6
ASSEMBLY & COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS 8
Installation of the suspension 10
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 14
Maintenance of the battery 17
Choosing the sling 19
Secure Safe Locking System (SLS) 21
Lifting and transferring with the Poweo® 300 21
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING 29
General guidelines 29
Recommended procedures for cleaning and disinfecting 29
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 31
Periodic control/ Preventive maintenance checklist 31
Poweo® Service tool 33
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 35
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) 40
COMPLEMENTARY SAFETY WARNINGS 43
WARRANTY 44
LIABILITY 45
END OF LIFE AND RECYCLE 45
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 46
CONTACT INFORMATION 48

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Warning and safety instructions
This User manual contains important safety instructions and information concerning the use of
the Poweo® 300 patient lifter. Carefully read the manual before using the lifters.
The Poweo® 300 references S16050 or S16051 , depending on the type of suspension : 4-points
SLS or electric tilting suspension.
For the installation and use of certain accessories such as the tilting suspension, , please refer to
the section of this manual devoted to it.
The Poweo® 300 is designed and manufactured in order to safely transfer patients up to
300 kg. Beyond this weight, do not use this lifter. Contact SCALEO Medical, for advise on
the best lifter that satisfy your transfer needs.
When using a Poweo® with a stretcher, a caregiver should be dedicated to control the
position of the stretcher, in order to avoid any undesired movements of the patient during
the transfer. The best solution is to use a tilting suspension that allows to finely adjusting
the tilting angle.
In order to use the Poweo® accessories: Scalis® weighing system, transfer slings,
stretchers, please refer to their specific User manuals.
The slings recommended for the Poweo® patient lifters are the SCALEO Medical slings.
They have been specifically developed for the suspensions of the Poweo® patient lifters. It
is your responsibility to ensure that the slings used are compatible with the lifter: the
manufacturer of the sling must have carried out tests according to standard EN 10535
(weight resistance, resistance of fasteners, and length of loops) ensuring the safety of the
assembly and clearly indicate the compatibility of its sling with the lifter in its
documentation. If this is not the case, do not use the sling in combination with the lifter:
the patient could fall and be seriously injured. SCALEO Medical refuses any liability in the
case of an incident while using slings other than those specifically made for their lifters.
Torn, cut, frayed or broken slings can fail, resulting in serious injury to the patient and/or
to the user. Only use slings in good condition.

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The slings and the lifter have to be used to lift and transfer people. Never use the patient
lifters to lift or to carry objects.
Avoid transferring patients on thick carpeted floors. Ragged surfaces and any obstacles
may block the wheels. If the force is too important, the lifter could be destabilized and
can tip over, especially if the lifter is being used at its maximum weight capacity. In these
cases, we recommend to open the legs of the lifter before performing the transfer.
The Poweo® must NEVER be used to transfer, lift or transport people over slopes.
Like all patient lifters, the Poweo® is not a transport device. It must be used only for short
distance transfers and is not intended to replace wheelchairs or other types of transport
devices.
The maximum load can be lifted for about 1 minute. The delay between two lifts of the
maximum load shall be of approximately 10 minutes to let the actuator cool down.
This manual is protected by copyright. It should not be handed over or made available to any
unauthorized third party without a prior written consent from SCALEO Medical.
The first Poweo® 300 was commercialized on July 2019.

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Symbols & Pictograms
Symbols used in this manual:
This symbol is used to point out information related to safety in the working
environment, where injury may occur if the information is disregarded or ignored. Careful
follow these instructions.
This symbol indicates important information regarding the use of the equipment. If not
taken into consideration, it may lead to damage or functional defects to the equipment.
This symbol indicates important and useful information. If taken into consideration, it will
help the operator of the lifter to work efficiently. It may help simplify routines and to explain
complicated facts.
Symbols used in labels :
Symbol
Meaning
Manufacturer
Date of manufacturing
Device reference
Device serial number
Temperature range
Do not burn
Security pin: do not remove this pin.
Periodically inspect this pin.
Warning : read user manual for
instruction
Indoor use only
Do not open or un mount
Symbol
Meaning
Read user manual for instruction
Direct current power source
Class II electrical protection type
B type applied parts
Danger : the hand may be pinched
Maximum load (excluding accessories)
In accordance with European
Directives
Contains potential wastes of electrical
or electronic equipment
40°
C
10°
C

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General information about the Poweo®300
You have recently purchased a Poweo® 300 patient lifter.
We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in our company.
The Poweo® lifter is delivered in a carton box, including
the following:
1. A base with electrical opening of the legs
2. An equipped column
3. An arm
4. A « SLS » 4-point suspension or a tilting suspension
depending on your order
5. An electrical lifting actuator with manual
emergency down function
6. A removable battery with an emergency shutdown
button
7. A remote control (not pictured))
8. This User manual (not pictured)
9. A battery charger (not pictured)
10. Special wrenches, screws and bolts for the
assemblage (not pictured)
Accessories
The Poweo® 300 can be used with the following accessories (not included) :
• Scalis® scale
• Transparent stretcher in 2 parts SCALEO
• Stainless steel resuscitation stretcher
• Poweo-PC connection cable for Service Tool
The Poweo® 300 equipped with the 4-point SLS suspension can be used with the following slings :
5
1
4
3
6
2

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• Comfort polyester slings
• Soft polyester slings, breathable fabric
• Vinyl slings with head support
• Net bath slings in polyester
• Post-operative slings for amputee patients
• Hammock slings
• Walking slings with security belt
• Toilet slings and slings for spinal plaster
The Poweo® 300 equipped with the electric tilting suspension can be used with the following slings :
• All day slings
• Toilet slings without head support
• Comfort slings with head support
• Net bath slings, in polyester
Intended use
The Poweo® 300 is a mobile passive patient lifter. It is intended to be used on horizontal floors to
transfer patients. The Poweo® 300 enables a safe working load of up to 300 kg.
The Poweo® 300 safely and comfortably transfer a dependent person, without effort and reducing
the risks of work related injuries to the caregiver.
The Poweo® 300 is suitable for hospital use, and particularly suitable for bariatric care. Being a
multipurpose patient lifter, It can be used from daily transfers to the most specialized transfer.
Contraindications
The Poweo® 300 is NOT intended to be used :
• On patients with curvature of the spine,
• On patients with muscle spasm,
• To transfer patients for long distance,
• To transfer patients over slopes,
• To replace wheelchairs or other types of transport.

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Assembly & commissioning instructions
Instructions for assembly
Before unpacking the patient lifter, please make sure the package is not damaged. If that is the
case, immediately notify in written to the freight forwarder and contact SCALEO Medical.
These instructions for assembly concern the standard version of the Poweo® 300. For the
instructions of special models, please contact SCALEO Medical.
Please follow the instructions of this manual to properly assemble the patient lifter. If
you note any missing or defective piece, do not use the lifter; contact your distributor or
SCALEO Medical.
Using the Poweo® patient lifters requires a good understanding of transfer systems,
assemblage and disassemble procedures. Contact SCALEO Medical if you require further
information.
Unpacking and assembling the Poweo® lifters require two people.
SCALEO Medical tests and charges all batteries before packing, however, the batteries
must be completely recharged before the first use.
Our lifters and batteries are always delivered with the emergency stop button on the “ON”
position. Always remember to release the emergency stop button on “OFF” position before
operating or charging the unit.
To start: Unpack the lifter by removing all protection devices and taking the lifter out of its carton
box.
Step 1: Install the actuator
Install the actuator placing one end on the arm and one end
on the mast of the lifter, thanks to a hinge. Secure the
installation by introducing one spacer and fixing it with two

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bolts, one at each side. Follow the same procedure for the other end.
The bolts are coated by the “LOCTITE 243” to avoid the lost of screws during the lifting operating
mode.
The “LOCTITE 243” is a medium thread lock coated on the screws during the manufacture
for the future installation at the customers facilities.
Tighten with a hexagonal wrench or the provided special wrench, without using too much force: the
screw head would be deteriorated and it would be impossible to dismount it later.
These operations are very important for the security of the patient and caregivers.
Without the security pins, the column or the arm may fall and provoke serious injuries.
You must ensure that these pins are properly secured and perform regular
inspections: screws must ALWAYS be present and in good condition. A label near the
pins allows a quick identification for inspection.
Step 2: Install the mast on the base
Step 3: Secure the installation with the provided screw and turn it inside
the column, without tightening it.
It is VERY important to properly secure the assemblage: the
stability of the hoist highly depends on a strong link between
the base and the mast.
The screw is equipped with a thread lock to prevent the screw
from loosening. Install the screw on two or three tread
without completely tightening.

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Step 4:
a) Install the clearance removal wedge and tighten the screw so that the column comes to press
on the front part of the base.
b) Then tighten the main screw to secure the assembly.
Installation of the suspension
Step 5: For the Poweo® 300 equipped with a tilting
suspension:
Prepare the installation:
• Check the female jack plug found in the arm (1)
• Remove the fixing axis (2)
Step 6: Connect the jack plug to the female connector.
The female jack plug is inside the arm.
The arm end is recessed to lead the cable and protect it.
Final result:
1
2

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Step 7: Attach the suspension with the axis and the bolts.
The screw is equipped with thread lock to prevent the screw from loosening.
Tighten the screws firmly. Install the protection.
Do some rotational tests before using with a patient.
Step 5 (bis): for the Poweo® 300 equipped with a 4-point
suspension (SLS or ICU):
Install the suspension with the safety pins or with the quick
locks (available in option). The installation with the quick locks
does not require the use of tools. By pressing the red button
the fixing is done quickly. The red button should return to its
initial position: fixation assured.
Step 8: Slide the battery into its compartment.
Before using the Poweo® make sure the emergency button is on the “OFF” position. To do this, turn
the button clockwise.
ON position of the
emergency button:
the lifter is not
powered.
OFF position of the
emergency button:
the lifter is powered.

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Position the battery into its compartment, and guide it for the best electrical contact
between the battery and battery support contacts.
Step 9: Connect the remote control.
Connect the remote control with the plug and make sure that the wire
connection is aligned with the mast remote control port. Once aligned, press
on the wire to insert the plug.
Step 10: Test the lifter.
Try lifting and lowering, opening and closing the legs to make sure that everything is in order.
Step 11: Remove the battery and recharge it.
Before first use, the battery must imperatively be 100% charged. Please refer to the “Battery
management” section for this operation. Your lifter will be ready for use as soon as the battery is
charged.
Whenever possible, keep the carton box and packing accessories for later transportations.
Commissioning the Poweo®300
SCALEO Medical provides a universal power supply adapted to any voltage/frequency
value. Before charging the battery you will need to check that the plug provided fits to
your local AC outlet.
If the place of use was informed before ordering, SCALEO Medical will provide the right type
of AC cord.
Before first use, the battery must imperatively be 100% charged.
Before each use check for correct installation of the lifter and of its accessories, verify proper
operation before use with a patient.

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The control points presented below only take a few minutes and allow you to ensure a safe use of
your Poweo® patient lifter:
- Make sure no parts are damaged or show signs of wear.
- Check the tightness of all the safety screws securing the column and the actuator.
- Inspect accessible screws and make sure none are loose.
- Check the lights on the remote control: battery indicator should be solid green,
maintenance indicator should be off.
- Check the features: raise and down the arm, leg opening, and emergency stop.
In case of malfunction, or doubt about the proper operation, do not use the Poweo®
patient lifter. Inform your technical service, your distributor, or contact us at the
address on the back of this manual.
The Poweo® patient lifters are designed to be used in room temperature, +10 to +40°C.
This should be taken into consideration when transporting the lifter; and therefore
keeping it in a temperate part of the vehicle. Alternatively, the lifter must rest in a
temperate room until the equipment has achieved proper working temperature.

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Instructions for use
Security devices
Emergency stop:
The Poweo® patient lifters are equipped with an emergency stop button that will
turn off the lifter when pressed. The emergency stop button is located on the
top of the battery. Once pressed It must be turned clockwise to release it
Emergency lowering devices:
If the battery is discharged during a lift, there is at least enough power to lower
the patient down again.
In case the remote control does not operates correctly, an emergency electric
lowering is still possible by activating the hidden button located behind the yellow
label of the base.
Perforate the center of the yellow sticker and press the hidden button with a small screwdriver and
the patient lifter will perform an emergency lowering. Maintain the pressure on the button to
obtain the desired height.
In case of a complete failure of the electronics, a manual emergency lowering is
available.Activate the RED lever/trigger on the actuator, by pulling it upward, and
maintain the position until the actuator reaches the desired height.
Lowering speed will depend on the charge and the pressure on the trigger.
According to the ISO EN 10535 standard, the Poweo® will NOT operate
with a patient weighing more than its maximum safety load capacity. For the Scalis®
equipped version, the scale will display a “> MAX!” message to indicate that the patient
lifter is overloaded.
The opening of the legs is also secured: in the case of a contact between a leg and an
obstacle, the legs will automatically stop moving. The leg opening movement stop is

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therefore a warning for the user: it means that the security device is operating, so the
transfer of the patient is not secured.
Battery management
The Poweo® 300 are equipped with a NiMh battery + Poweo® Power Pack charger, which contains
advanced safety features, including electronic protections against short circuits, over voltages and
over temperature. If one of these parameters exceeds the specified value, the battery will stop
working, preventing the user from overheating and the risk of fire.
When the LED indicator of the remote control turns red, it means that the battery needs to be
recharged. There is still enough power to perform at least one patient lowering.
When the battery discharge threshold is reached, the user is alerted by a beep. If the battery does
not recharge quickly, the display on the control box turns off and the up / down function will not
work.
The remote control have a three states battery LED: green, red, flashing red. Red LED means that
the battery needs to be recharged
Charging the battery
If the emergency stop button is pressed, the battery will not charge.
To charge the SCALEO® battery:
1. Connect the charger to the AC outlet,
2. Place the battery in the battery charger,
3. Once the battery is detected in the charger, the LED indicator lights up.
It will take 2h30 to 5 hours to recharge 100% empty batteries.
For intensive daily use a daily recharge will be necessary.
The batteries cannot be overcharged. However, to ensure better performance and longevity, it is
recommended to let them rest for a few minutes after charging and before use. It is also important
to fully charge the battery.

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Upon request, the charger's power connector can be delivered protected by a plug that
ensures additional protection of the charger against splashing water. Remove this plug for
charging, and be sure to replace it after recharging.
To charge the patient lifter, use only the supplied cable: charging a battery with an
unsuitable cable can cause the cable and/or battery to overheat and damage all
components, or cause a fire.
After each charge, be careful to unplug the power cord without pulling it to avoid
damaging the cord.
It is recommended to have 2 batteries to replace the discharged battery with the charged
one. Therefore, Poweo® will remain functional at all times.
Using the external charger
The external charger allows you to charge one battery while a second battery in being used.
The removal of the SCALEO® battery from the external charger does not require any manipulation.
It simply needs to be removed by pulling it towards you. Its shape prevents it from being
accidentally connected backwards or improperly, either in the patient lifter or in the external
charger.
The LED indicator of the charger displays the status of the recharge. Depending on the color of the
LED the user can monitor the different status:
CHARGER LED COLOR
MODE
Yellow - ●
The battery is not connected to the charger
Yellow- ●
Reset and battery analysis
Orange - ●
Fast recharge
Alternately green and yellow - ● / ●
Compensation charge
Green - ●
Slow charge/end of recharge
Alternately green and orange - ● / ●
Error or battery overheat

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Maintenance of the battery
Never recharge batteries in extreme temperatures. If the temperature is too high, the
battery charger may stop functioning for security reasons. If this occurs, place the battery
and the charger in a cool place, wait a few minutes so the security device let the charge
begin, and try again to recharge the battery.
If you plan to not use your lifter for a long time (≥ 1 month), proceed as follows to keep
your batteries in good conditions:
• Fully recharge your battery,
• Push the emergency button to OFF position,
• Remove the battery from its compartment,
• Store your battery charged in a cool, dry, well ventilated area,
• Check periodically (every month) the status of charge of the batteries: even if they are
disconnected batteries tend to discharge.
Compliance with these precautions will help you keep your batteries longer and use your
equipment in the best conditions. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty
of batteries that would come to fail due to lack of maintenance.
In case of an intensive use failing to meet the service factor of the lifter (2/10), a "battery
empty" false alarm may appear on the remote control. In this case do the following:
• Remove the battery from its compartment,
• Wait 10 seconds,
• Put the battery back on its compartment.
This operation allows the electronics to reset and cancels the “false” alarm.
The remote controls
The remote controls for Poweo® 300
The Poweo® 300 patient lifter have two controls: one remote control and one fixed control panel
installed on the column of the patient lifter. The user can activate the functions of the lifter (up,
down, opening of the legs, closing of the legs...) from both controls indistinctly.

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The Poweo® 300 with the standard 4-point SLS suspension is equipped with "4 buttons" controls :
lifting, lowering, opening of the legs, closing of the legs.
The Poweo® 300 with the electric tilting suspension is equipped with "6 buttons" controls : lifting,
lowering, opening of the legs, closing of the legs, sitting position and lying position.
The 4 buttons controls for Poweo® 300 with the standard SLS suspension
Hand control Control panel
The 6 buttons controls for the Poweo® 300 with electric tilting suspension
Hand control Control panel
Maintenance LED
Battery status LED
Lifting
Opening the legs
Lowering
Closing
the legs
Lifting
Closing
the legs
Mobile suspension :
sitting position
Maintenance LED
Battery status LED
Opening the legs
Lowering
Mobile suspension : lying position
Maintenance LED
Lowering
Opening the legs
Mobile suspension:
sitting position
Mobile suspension:
lying position
Battery status LED
Closing the
legs
Lifting
Maintenance LED
Lowering
Opening the legs
Lifting
Battery status LED
Closing the legs

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Understanding the information of the remote
The maintenance LED indicator is used to indicate a possible malfunction AND the periodic
inspection status. Therefore, it can display multiple consecutive status.
Example: in case of default AND periodical inspection date exceeded, the
LED displays alternately flashing RED and solid ORANGE.
Managing the maintenance LED status is easy:
• Continuous solid light = default.
• The light is continuous and the lifter is not operating = main fuse replacement is
necessary.
• Flashing light = periodical inspection management.
According to the EN 10535 standards the time period between periodical inspection default values
is 12 months. The periodical inspection time setting can be changed using the Poweo® service tool
software.
BATTERY LED
MAINTENANCE LED
● – Solid green = more than 10 cycles are still
possible.
● – Solid orange: default. Use the Poweo®
service tool software or call us for maintenance.
● – Solid red: = less than 10 cycles left before
battery empty status.
● – Flashing orange: periodic inspection must be
performed within 2 months.
● – Flashing red: battery alarm (only one
cycle left before the battery is completely
empty).
● – Flashing red: periodic inspection has not
been performed in time.
Choosing the sling
The recommended slings for the Poweo® 300 are the slings listed in the “Accessories” section of
this manual, which are manufactured by SCALEO Medical. SCALEO Medical slings are Class I
medical devices (European Regulation 2017/745) and are compliant to the ISO EN 10535 European
standard.

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It is strongly recommended to use appropriate slings and accessories depending on patient’s
pathology, height and weight. It is also important to choose the appropriate slings considering the
type of transfer and the environment of the room.
Reminder: When using a tilting suspension, specific slings are to be used: never use a
"standard" sling with a tilting suspension, and never use a sling for tilting suspension
with a standard suspension. Standard slings and specific slings for the electric tilting
suspension have a different shape and different attachment process: they are not always
compatible depending of the use.
Slings should never be bleached. The washing conditions and temperatures are showed
on the label.
Always report to the user manual of the slings for their use, their cleaning and
disinfection, and periodical inspection.
Slings dimensions (in cm)
Without head support
With head support
Color
code
Patient weight
(kg)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(C)
XXS
Pink
12-17
38
51
34
60
XS
Light blue
17-25
38
54
34
60
S
Red
25-50
46
64
38
70
M
Yellow
45-85
59
83
47
80
L
Green
80-130
69
96
49
83
XL
Dark blue
125-210
86
110
49
85
XXL
White
200-300
101
125
49
90
The dimensions provided are approximate, as they may vary depending on the
materials of each sling. In the case of a sling with "Comfort" head support, 10 cm should
be added to the height "C".