Scaleo medical POWEO 150 User manual

POWEO® 150
PATIENT LIFTER
MAXIMUM LOAD : 150 KG
User Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS
This user manual contains important safety instructions and information
concerning the use of the lifter.
Carefully read the manual before using the lifter in order to be familiar
with its use and operating functions.
This user manual is relating to the following devices:
- Standard POWEO ® 150 without SCALIS® weighing system ref: S17 001
- Low base POWEO ® 150 without SCALIS® weighing system ref: S17 002
- Standard POWEO ® 150 with SCALIS® weighing system ref: S17 003
- Low base POWEO ® 150 with SCALIS® weighing system ref: S17 004
The POWEO® 150 should be installed, used and serviced by trained personnel only
The POWEO® 150 must be maintained only by qualified personnel and maintained only with original
spare parts.
The POWEO® 150 is designed and manufactured in order to safely transfer patients up to 150kg.
Beyond this weight, do not use the POWEO® 150: call SCALEO Medical, which will offer you the hoist
that best suits your needs
The POWEO® 150 is not intended to be equipped with a rigid stretcher: the installation of such a device
instead of a flexible strap would adversely affect the stability of the lift and may cause the patient to fall
In order to use the POWEO® 150 accessories: SCALIS weighing system, transfer slings.. please refer to
their user manuals.
Explanation of symbols used in this manual:
This symbol is used to point out instructions and information related to work place safety where injury may
occur if the information is disregarded or ignored. Follow these instructions and be careful and attentive
at all times.
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 lifter or other 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.

ABOUT THE POWEO® 150
You have recently purchased a POWEO® 150 patient lifter. We would like to thank you for the trust
you have placed in our company.
The patient lifter is delivered in a carton box containing:
1. a chassis with electrical leg opening
2. a column
3. the arm
4. a rotating suspension and its protection
5. the electrical lifting actuator with manual emergency down function
6. removable battery with emergency stop button
7. remote control (4 or 6 buttons depending on the equipment)
8. User manual (not present in the picture below).
9. One or more slings, depending on your order (not present in the picture below).
10. One battery charger (not present in the picture below).
11. Special tools (not present in the picture below).
12. SCALIS(r) Scale (optional)
13. Service tool software and cable (optional)
The POWEO® 150 hoist is the perfect patient lifter for home care or hospital use.

ASSEMBLY
Before assembling the patient lifter, please ensure no damage to the packaging can be observed before
unpacking. If that is the case, remember to immediately provide written reserves to the forwarder and
contact SCALEO Medical
Packaging elements (plastic, polystyrene wrappings etc.) must not be left within reach of children as
they can be potentially harmful.
In order to assemble properly the patient lifter, follow these instructions.
You can also contact SCALEO Medical for further information
Using the POWEO® 150 patient lifter require a good understanding of transfer systems, assembly and
disassembly procedures.
SCALEO Medical tests and charges all batteries before packing, however, the batteries must be
recharged completely before first use.
Our lifters and batteries are delivered with the emergency stop button in ON position, so think about
putting the emergency stop button OFF before operating or charging the unit.
1. Instructions for assembly
Unpack the lifter by removing all links and protections
Unpacking and installing the POWEO® lifter requires two people
1.1 Insure yourself that all the required parts are present

1.2 Pull off the column fixing pin found pre positioned on the column :version without a SCALIS scale.
For the version WITH the SCALIS(r) scale, the security pin is provided in a separate plastic bag.
1.3 Raise the column, and then insert the axis to fix the column and secure it by blocking the screw tightly using
the special wrenches. If needed, ask the second operator to help you by moving slightly the column so you can
introduce the pin more easily.
Depending on the version, the pin is secured by a special screw (the special wrench is provided) or a hexagonal
allen screw (hexagonal wrench is not provided).

1.4 The column is then secured by inserting and tightening the second screw: The blue material found on the
provided screw is dry Loctite, intended to secure the mounting and protecting the fixing against vibrations.
Tighten the screws with two identical wrenches (see picture above). It is useless to tighten with excessive force,
the screws are used only to secure the pin. A excessive force could damage the screw.
In the case of a POWEO® delivered with special wrenches, keep them for the future: they may be useful for later
servicing of the POWEO® .
This operation is very important for the security of the patient and caregivers.
Without the security pin, the column may fall and provoke serious injuries.
Insure that this pin is properly secured, and perform regular inspection of it: screws must ALWAYS be
present and in good condition.
A label near the pin allows a quick identification:
or
1.5 Free the suspension from the rubber band, connect the remote controller: visual and mechanical references
help to insert the connector properly. The connector must be inserted properly to insure the sealing: water will
not be able to go to the electronics.

1.6 . Put the battery in its compartment and insure before using the POWEO® that the emergency button is on
“OFF” position. Turn the button clockwise to release it.
Position the battery on the support, and guide it for the best electrical contact between the battery and
battery support contacts.
On position of the emergency button : the lifter is not
powered
OFF position of the emergency button : the lifter is
powered
1.7 With the remote, try a few operations: lift up and down the arm, open and close the legs.
1.8 Put out the battery and recharge it (see “battery charge” section)
Your lifter will be usable as soon as the battery is charged
Whenever possible, keep the carton bow and packing accessories for later transportations.
2. Instructions for storing and transportation
For foldable version follow the assembly instructions in the opposite way:
1. Move the arm completely down
2. Take off the battery from the support, and press the emergency button
3. Block the suspension to the arm using the elastic belt
4. Remove the axis in order to free the column.
The Loctite should prevent an easy removing of the axis: the screw must then be heated before unscrewed.
When mounting the securities pins again later, adding Loctite is mandatory to insure protection
against vibration
5. Move the column down and insert back the axis.
6. In the case of a POWEO® with a SCALIS® scale, the security pin must be packed separately.

3. Start up
SCALEO Medical provides universal power supply adapted to any voltage/frequency value.
Before charging the battery you will just have to check that the plug provided fits to your local AC outlet.
3.1 For the first use, the battery must imperatively be 100% charged.
3.2 Before each use check for correct installation of the lift and its accessories, and verify proper operation
before use with a patient.
The few controls below only take a few minutes and allow you to ensure safe use of your POWEO ®
- Make sure no parts are damaged or shows signs of wear.
- Check the tightness of the security screws securing the column, which must be made when installing the
hoist with the hardware and the supplied thread lock.
- 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, emergency stop.
In case of malfunction, or doubt about the proper operation, do not use the POWEO: inform your
technical service, your distributor, or contact us at the address on the back of this manual.
3.3. Practise by lifting a colleague, and by being lifted by others. It is important to experience how the patient
will feel while being lifted by putting yourself in his position. Try out and practise using all the relevant slings for
the different types of lifts and movements you may encounter. It is also a good idea to inform the patient of the
procedure he(she) is about to go through to comfort him.
It is very important to use accessories and slings adapted to:
• user ability
• body shape of user
• weight of user
• specific type of transfer
The POWEO® 150 lifter is designed for use 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.

USING THE POWEO® 150
Security devices
Emergency stop :
The POWEO® 150 is equipped with an
emergency stop button that will power off the lifter
when pressed.
The emergency stop button is located on the
battery top.
Once pressed It must be turned clockwise or
counter clockwise in order to reset it
Emergency lowering devices :
If the battery goes flat during a lift, there is at least
enough power to lower the patient down again.
In case of non-operation of the remote control,
an emergency electric lowering is still possible
by operating the hidden button located behind
the yellow label of the base.
Perforate the centre of the yellow sticker and
press the hidden button with a small
screwdriver: the lifter will perform a emergency
lowering. Maintain the pressure on the button
to obtain the wanted height.
In case of a complete failure of 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 EN 10535 standard, the POWEO® 150 will not function with a patient
weighing more than the maximum load of the lifter.
The value is set to 160kg +/- 10kg.
For the SCALIS equipped version, and because the Max of the scale is set also to 150kg
the scale will display a “> MAX !” message to indicate that the 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 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 remote control has a three states battery LED : green, red, flashing red.
Red LED means that the battery needs to be recharged.
When the LED goes RED, there is still enough energy to perform at least a patient lowering.
The charger used for the POWEO® 150 includes advancedsecurity functions: during the charge
overvoltage, over current, over temperature are monitored and the charge is stopped if some value goes
out of programmed security values. The NiMh battery also contains electronic protections against short
circuits, over voltages and over temperature. If one of this parameters goes beyond specified value, the
battery will stop functioning, preventing the user from overheat and fire hazards. Therefore the use of
SCALEO Medical batteries and chargers is perfectly secure.
In order to recharge the batteries: connect the charger to the AC outlet, and then just put the battery on the battery
charger. A 4 hours recharge will recharge 100% empty batteries. For intensive daily use a daily recharge will be
necessary.
The charger LED lights up and displays the state of the recharge. Depending on the colour of the LED the user
can monitor the different states.
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

BATTERY CAPACITYAND MAINTENANCE
Use only the charger provided to recharge the batteries of POWEO® 150, to the exclusion of any other
battery charger
Using an unsuitable battery charger may cause damage to the batteries or
overheating with a risk of fires starting.
Do not recharge your batteries in a place of extreme temperature or high humidity. In the case of high
temperatures, the charger may go to an “error” state. In this case, stop charging the battery, and allow
the battery to cool down before attempting a recharge again.
If you do not use your POWEO® for a long period of time, proceed as follows to keep your batteries in
perfect shape:
- Fully charge your battery
- Depress the emergency stop button
- Keep your battery charged in cool, dry, well ventilated.
- Check periodically (every three months) the state of charge of the
batteries: even disconnected batteries may self-discharge.
Compliance with these few precautions will help you to keep your batteries longer and use your
equipment in better conditions.
Non compliance to these precautions may lead to dead batteries, and will void the warranty.
The overcharging is impossible. However to ensure optimum performance, and better battery life, we
recommend waiting a few minutes before using the lift after a battery charge.
In case of intensive use fail to meet the duty cycle of the lifter (2/10), the "battery empty" alarm may
appear on your remote.
In this case:
- Remove the battery from its socket
- Wait # 10 seconds
- Replace the battery in the socket
This operation will allow the electronic main board to perform a “reset”.

Battery LED Maintenance LED
–Solid green = more than 10 cycles are still
possible –Solid orange : default Use the service tool software or call us for maintenance.
–Solid red : = less than 10 cycles left before battery
empty state –Flashing orange: periodic inspection must be performed within 2 months.
–Flashing red : battery alarm (only one cycle left
before battery empty) –Flashing red: periodic inspection has not been performed in time.
Note on the maintenance LED: this indicator is used to indicate a possible malfunction AND the
periodic inspection state. Therefore it can display multiple consecutive states.
Example: in case of default AND periodical inspection date exceeded, the LED display alternately
flashing RED and solid ORANGE.
Managing the maintenance LED states is easy:
Continuous solid light = default.
The light is continuous and the hoist is not operating = main fuse replacement is necessary
Flashing light = periodical inspection management
According to the EN 10535 standard the time period between periodical inspection default value is 12
months.
The periodical inspection time value can be changed using the POWEO® service tool software.
HAND CONTROL

LIFTING AND TRANSFER
The maximum lifting capacity for the POWEO® 150 is 150kg.
The maximum load can be lifted while using the engine non-stop for roughly one minute. The delay
between 2 lifts of maximum capacity should be roughly 10 minutes in order to allow the engine to cool
down.
The suspension should be positioned across the patient as below.
Position the patient as low as possible (if possible while
putting the foot on the chassis) during the transfer, so as to
lower the centre of gravity and ensure maximum stability.
Use the lifter carefully so as to minimise swinging,
especially if the lifter and patient are close to furniture.
Use slings developed especially for the 4 points suspension of SCALEO Medical patient lifters.
It is NOT recommended to use others slings from others manufacturers than the ones recommended for
SCALEO Medical patient lifters.
SCALEO Medical refuses any liability in the case of an incident while using slings other than those
made especially for their lifters.
Rigid stretchers and weighing systems are not compatible with the Poweo ® 150
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 destabilised and can tip over, especially if the lifter is being used
with maximum weight capacity.
In these cases, we recommend that you open the legs (if needed) before the transfer.
The Poweo ® 150 must NEVER be used to transfer, lift or transport people over slopes.
Just like all patient lifters, the Poweo ® 150 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.

USING LIFTING SLINGS
SCALEO Medical patient lifters use the PRAXIS Healthcare slings which are perfectly adapted for the 4 points
suspension and very easy to use.
It is strongly recommended to use appropriate type of sling 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.
With or without head support, the PRAXIS Healthcare slings are in a U shape.
Slings should never be bleached.
The washing conditions and temperatures are showed on the label.
Fold the sling as indicated above before use.
The grey side should be facing away from the user when putting the
sling in place. The sling should be held with one hand, leaving the
other free to move and support the user.
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.
Sling without head support Sling with head support

TRANSFER FROM THE BED
Lifting from bed
Roll the patient onto his side. Put the folded
sling behind his back. The centre of the sling
should be parallel with the user’s spine, and then
roll him then onto his back.
Cross the loops one through the other.
NB : If the patient’s bed can be lowered, it should be lowered
as much as possible before the lifting starts
Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs as
shown.
Position the legs under the bed with the suspension over the
user. Be careful not to lower the suspension onto the patient.
Centre the suspension over the patient before you start
lifting. Remember that the wheels should not be locked.

When all four loops are hooked onto the suspension,
raise the patient carefully. If the user is in a hospital
bed, raising the head will help, so will lowering the
bed before actually lifting the patient.
Repositioning the patient may be needed to ensure
that a safe and comfortable sitting position is attained
as the user is raised, for this, you can use the handle
on the back of the sling.
Raise the patient until his buttocks are just above the
mattress. Lift the user’s legs and turn him so he faces the
lifting column. Once away from the bed, and if possible,
lower the patient so that his feet rest on the chassis.
Setting the patient down onto the bed Lift the patient until his sacrum is just above the bed.
Approach with the lifter while being careful of the
patient’s feet.
Centre the patient over the bed and turn him so that his
feet point to the foot end of the bed. Lower the patient
carefully, it may be necessary to hold his head.

TRANSFER FROM AND TO A (WHEEL) CHAIR
Fold the sling as described before.
NB : If the patient’s physique and ability allows,
he should be encouraged to take an active part in
placing the sling. He can lean forward, lift his
thighs and help place the leg section.
Lean the patient forward ensuring that you support
him with an arm round his shoulders. Place the
folded sling behind his back and push it down until
it touches the seat of the chair.
The leg sections of the sling are pulled forward and
beneath the user’s thighs by the loops. The loops
are then crossed, one through the other as shown.
Position the lifter close to the chair while setting the
patient’s feet onto the chassis. If it is a wheel chair, lock
the wheels of the chair. Raise the patient gently just
above the chair’s level and proceed to do the transfer. It
is not necessary that the patient be raised too high.

LOWERING THE PATIENT ONTO THE CHAIR
Be sure that the brakes (if the patient is sit in a wheel chair) are on.
Set the lifter in such a way that the patient’s back is in contact with the
back of the chair.
In order to correctly position the patient into
the chair, use the following method :
•gently push on the knees,
•pull the handle at the back of the sling,
•Slightly tilt the chair backwards.
Lower the patient into the chair, unhook the sling and remove the lifter..
Removing the sling :
Gently pull the leg section to the side, out from the
patient’s thighs. Standing by his side, lean him forward
(while supporting him with one hand) and pull the sling
up from behind his back.
NB: Pulling sharply on the sling may cause the patient to
fall forward which is also why the patient must be
supported by one arm as shown below.

BATHING
The procedure for lifting to and from the bath is in principle the same as for the bed. A special bathing sling is
used for this purpose. It is a net made of polyester and dries quickly.
The Poweo ® 150 hoist is not a water proof device: avoid exposure to water as the internal electronic
boards may be deteriorated by water or moisture.
Toileting
Toilet slings
It is positioned in the following way :
1. Insert the sling behind the patient’s back with the
grey side away from him.
2. Fasten the belt firmly around the patient’s waist.
3. Place the leg section over and down between the
thighs. Pull outwards from the inner part of the thighs.
Attach the 4
loops to the 4 points on the suspension, in the same
way as with the other slings.
Set the lifter close to the toilet and lower the patient
gently. The sling may be used during the entire
operation.
The inside leg section of the toilet slings are made so that the legs of the patient may be spread, they
thus must not be crossed in the same way as other slings.
The leg sections of the toilet sling are fitted to separate the legs

SLINGS RANGE
SCALEO Medical uses only slings designed and manufactured by SCALEO Medical / PRAXIS Healthcare
Group.
SCALEO Medical slings are easy to use It is strongly recommended to use appropriate slings and accessories
depending on patient’s pathology, height and weight
It is also important to chose the appropriate slings considering the type of transfer and the environment of the
room.
The SCALEO Medical slings are specially adapted for the 4 points suspension.
It is strongly advised NOT to use straps from other manufacturers. If that were the case, SCALEO
Medical disclaims any responsibility for any incident or accident..
Slings dimensions
The dimensions given are approximate as they relate to materials specific to each strap.
In the case of a sling with "comfort" head support, add 10 cm to the height "C"
The slings and the hoist have to be used to lift and transfer people.
Never use the patient lifters to lift or to carry objects.
Maximum loads of SCALEO Medical slings are:
200kg for XXS to L sizes,
300 kg for XL and XXL sizes.
SCALEO Medical slings are Class I medical devices (93/42/CEE Directive) and compliant to the ISO EN
10535 European standard.