Scaleo medical Poweo Urban User manual

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Poweo®Urban
Patient hoist
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS ...................................................................... 3
SYMBOLS AND PICTOGRAMS ....................................................................................................... 5
ABOUT THE POWEO® URBAN ....................................................................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 7
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ............................................................................................................. 12
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ................................................................................................... 24
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 28
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) ............................................................................... 33
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES ................................................................................................ 35
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ......................................................................................................... 37
LIFE/DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................ 37
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................................... 38
CONTACT US ............................................................................................................................... 40

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General Information and Safety Warnings
This user manual contains important safety instructions and information regarding the use of Poweo®
Urban patient hoists.
The Poweo® Urban should only be used by trained personnel. Please read this manual before
using the hoist for the first time.
The Poweo® Urban should only be maintained by qualified personnel and with original parts.
The Poweo® Urban is designed and engineered to safely transfer patients up to 150 kg.
Beyond this weight, do not use the Poweo® Urban: call SCALEO Medical or your distributor,
who will offer you a hoist that best suits your needs.
The Poweo® Urban is not intended to be fitted with a weighing instrument: the installation
of such an instrument between arm and suspension would adversely affect the stability of the
lift and may cause the patient to fall.
The Poweo® Urban is not intended to be fitted with a rigid stretcher: the installation of a
device instead of a flexible strap would adversely affect the stability of the lift and may cause
the patient to fall.
The Poweo® Urban is not intended for use in balneotherapy, as saline or chlorinated mists can
quickly degrade the device, rendering it unusable or hazardous.
Use straps developed especially for the 4-point suspension of SCALEO Medical Poweo® Urban
hoists. Using straps from other manufacturers is not recommended. If you wish to use straps
from other manufacturers under your own responsibility, you will need proof of compatibility
and to test them before using them with a patient. SCALEO Medical cannot be held
responsible for any incident arising from the use of non-recommended straps.
Straps should be used for lifting and transferring people. Never use the hoists to lift or carry
objects.

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Avoid transferring patients on thick carpeted floors. Ragged surfaces and any obstacles may
block the wheels. If the force is too great, the lift can become destabilised and tip over,
especially if it is used at its maximum weight capacity. If this situation cannot be avoided,
open the legs of the hoist before starting the transfer.
Poweo® Urban should NEVER be used to transfer, lift or transport people over slopes.
The use of a lift for persons with disabilities requires a good understanding of the transfer
systems and the assembly and disassembly procedures.
The maximum weight 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 Poweo® Urban is not a transport device. It should be used exclusively for short distance
transfers. It is not intended to replace wheelchairs or other types of transportation.
This user manual is intended for users of Poweo® Urban hoists and should not be communicated or made
available to any third party without the prior written permission of SCALEO Medical.
The first Poweo® Urban was launched in June 2021.

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Symbols and pictograms
Symbols used in this manual
This symbol indicates instructions and safety information when injuries may occur if warnings are ignored or only
partially followed. It is important to carefully follow the advice and warnings.
This symbol indicates important information regarding the use of the equipment. Failure to follow this information
may result in damage or malfunction of the hoist or other equipment.
This symbol indicates important and useful information that will help the user and optimise the use of the equipment.
This information will simplify routine operations and provide solutions to complex operations.
Symbols used on labels:
Symbol
Meaning
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Device reference
Serial number of the device
Temperature range
Safety pin: Do not remove this pin.
Regularly inspect this pin
Caution: Read the user manual for
instructions
For indoor use only
Medical device
Symbol
Meaning
Read the user manual for instructions
DC power source
Electrical protection class II
Type B applied parts
Do not open or disassemble
Maximum carrying capacity
In accordance with EU directives
Contains potential waste from electrical
or electronic equipment

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About the Poweo®Urban
You have recently purchased a Poweo® Urban patient hoist.
We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in our company.
The patient hoist is delivered in a cardboard box containing:
1. A chassis with pedals,
2. A column,
3. The arm,
4. A rotating suspension and its protection,
5. The Linak electrical lifting actuator,
6. An electronic box including a battery with
emergency stop and emergency lowering buttons,
7. The remote control (not shown),
8. Mechanical emergency lowering,
9. This User Manual,
Accessories
The Poweo® Urban can be used with straps adapted to the
morphology and pathology of the people being cared for.
Intended use
Poweo® Urban is a mobile floor hoist. It is intended to be
used on horizontal floors to transfer patients up to 150 kg.
It also ensures the comfort and safety of the patient and caregivers.
Foldable and light, the Poweo® Urban is the ideal hoist for home care and nursing homes.
It is intended in particular for:
• People with low muscle tone,
• Post-surgery (amputation),
• Tetra and paraplegia at all ages (child, adult, senior).
Contraindications
Users of the Poweo® Urban should check with their doctor or other medical specialist that there are no
contraindications to using the equipment.
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Assembly and Commissioning Instructions
Unpacking the Poweo®Urban
Before assembling the hoist, please ensure no damage to the packaging can be observed before
unpacking and that there are no missing parts. If that is the case, remember to immediately provide
written reserves to the carrier and contact SCALEO Medical.
Packaging elements (plastic, polystyrene wrappings etc.) must not be left within reach of
children as they can be potentially harmful.
Unpack the hoist by removing all ties and guards:
1. Remove the suspension fixed to the base for transportation.
2. Pull the safety pin that locks the column in the transport position.
Suspension
Safety pin
Unhookable elastic

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Assembly Instructions
If necessary, contact SCALEO Medical for more information on assembling your Poweo® hoist.
1. Raise the column,
2. Insert the column into the base and slide it using the guide pin,
3. Insert the safety pin into the pole to secure the assembly, turning the knob
a quarter turn
It is VERY important to secure the column to ensure the safety of the patient and caregivers
when using the Poweo® Urban. If a safety pin is missing or broken, the column may fall and
cause serious injury. Make sure the pin is well fixed and secure, check regularly.
To ensure these safety pins can easily be seen after installation and during
routine inspection, a special label is displayed nearby.
4. Release the suspension,
5. Check that the emergency button is in the 'OFF' position: the red button must be 'OUT' for hoist
operation. Refer to the 'Safety Features' section of this manual for instructions,
6. Connect the remote control and perform a few cycles up and down to check that the equipment is
working as intended,
7. Recharge the battery for at least 8 hours before first use.
8. Keep the Poweo battery charged after each use.
Safety pin position to
be checked

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SCALEO Medical tests and charges all batteries before the products are packaged, however the
batteries must be fully recharged before first use.
The Poweo® Urban is now ready to use.
Commissioning
The Poweo® Urban hoist is equipped with a charger capable of recharging the batteries for any AC
voltage value (100 to 240 V) and frequency (50 or 60 Hz).
SCALEO Medical supplies the charger with the appropriate mains plug for your country, provided
that the place of use is indicated on the order.
Before first use, it is crucial to charge the battery for about 8 hours. See the 'Battery
Management' section for more information.
Before each use, it is necessary to take a few minutes to check and ensure the safety of
patients and caregivers:
• Make sure that no part of the lift is damaged or worn,
• Make sure that all bolts and screws are present, in good condition and properly
tightened, especially those identified with a 'safety pin' label:
• Check the main functions: raising and lowering the arm, emergency switch,
opening and closing the legs.
If there is a malfunction or you are unsure of the safety, do not use the hoist. Contact your
service department, distributor or contact us directly using the contact details at the end of
this manual as soon as possible.
Practice by lifting a colleague and being lifted by others. It is important to experience how a
patient will feel when they are being lifted. Try to practice using all the appropriate straps for
the different types of lifting and movements you may encounter. It is also advisable to reassure
the patient by explaining the procedure before starting the transfer.

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It is very important to use accessories and straps adapted to:
• User ability
• Body shape of user
• Weight of user
• Type of transfer
The Poweo® Urban is designed to be used at room temperature from +10°C to +40°C. This should
be taken into account when transporting the hoist, and should therefore be kept in a temperate
part of the vehicle. Otherwise, the Poweo® Urban must be placed in a temperate room until the
equipment has reached the appropriate operating temperature.
SCALEO Medical provides user training during the commissioning of equipment for all hoists
provided directly to medical facilities. If the equipment is supplied by an agent or distributor, we
strongly recommend that you request training in the same way.

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Storage and Transport Instructions
To store and transport the Poweo® Urban, follow the installation instructions in reverse order:
1. Fold the arm and lock it on the column with the elastic.
2. Unlock the column fixing safety pin.
3. Lift the pole.
4. Fold down the column.
5. Place the pin on the centre hole to secure
the column in a position parallel to the
ground.
1. Fully retract the actuator
2. Pull the safety pin to bend the pole
3. Lift the pole and fold it to the transport position
4. Hook the elastic on the suspension to keep it in place
5. Secure the pole by positioning the safety pin in the pole base.
Unhookable elastic
Fixing pin

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Instructions for Use
Safety devices
Emergency stop
The Poweo® Urban is equipped with an emergency stop
button that stops the hoist when pressed. The emergency
stop button is located on the control box. Once pressed, it
must be turned clockwise to be released.
Emergency mechanical lowering
In the event of a malfunction, a mechanical emergency lowering is possible
by operating the red ring on top of the actuator.
Contact SCALEO Medical if the reasons for the malfunction are
unknown, or if any parts are damaged. Do NOT use the hoist until
the problem is resolved.
Control box
The Poweo® Urban control box is equipped with a lead battery that complies with European standards.
It is also equipped with buttons that allow the lift to be operated (up, down) without using the remote
control.

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Removable battery control box
The battery is easy to remove and change. With an optional external charger, the hoist can be used while
the second battery is being charged.
Instructions for removing or replacing the battery
Battery and external charger (optional)
Battery status
Emergency stop button
Removable battery
Up and down control buttons

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Battery management
The LED indications on the control box allow you to check the battery status, the charge status and the
system status:
Battery indication
Led 3
Statuses in
normal use
Led status
(not listed = off)
Ringer
status (not
listed
=off)
High
LED on solid
Low
(needs to be
charged)
LED flashing slowly
Single beep
at start of
key
activation
There are two
cycles left
Slow
flashing/synchrono
us/tilting led +
active ringer
Constant
Charging indication
Status of LEDs
Led 3 + 5
Charging with internal charger
Completely charged/ready to use
On mains without battery

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No power
For use with the external charger, please
refer to the external charger user manual
System Status
Priority
LED 3
+ LED 5
Led Status
(Not listed = out
of service)
Statuses in
normal use
Comments
Reset
Alarm
0
LEDs 4+5 on
solid
Emergency
stop activated
Ready to use
Release the
emergency
button
-
1
1 LED 3+5
flashing slowly
(asynchronous/til
ting)
SWL
confirmation
New stored
current limit.
Ready to use
Single beep
2
LED flashing
slowly
Overload
Momentarily
not ready to lift
Reduce the
load
Beep twice
3
LED on solid
Duty cycle
guard
Momentarily
not ready to lift
Waiting to be
ready
No sound
signal
A charge of about 8 hours makes it possible to fully recharge an empty battery. If the hoist is used
regularly, the battery must be recharged overnight.
To connect the charger, you will need to remove the plastic cap protecting the charger from splashing
water. A wall charger is also available as an option.
According to current standards, the hoist does not operate while the battery is being charged.

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Reminder: If the emergency stop button is pressed, the battery will not recharge.
Once the battery is fully charged, the hoist will be able to perform at least 50 transfers with an amplitude
of 50 cm for a load of 70 kg.
It is not possible to overcharge the batteries. To ensure optimal performance throughout the life
of the battery, we recommend allowing the battery to rest a few minutes after charging so that
it can cool down before use. It is also important to fully charge a battery that will not be used
for a long time.
Battery Maintenance
Never use a charger or cable other than the one supplied with the hoist. The use of electrical
equipment not suitable for the charger could lead to the explosion of the battery or the
emission of explosive gases.
Never recharge the battery in extreme temperature conditions or in a very humid
environment.
If you plan NOT to use your Poweo® for a long period of time (≥ 1 month), please follow the
instructions below in order to preserve the battery:
• Fully charge the battery,
• Press the emergency stop button (the battery will be electrically isolated),
• Store the hoist in a cool, dry place,
• Regularly check the battery charge (monthly) and fully charge it at least every 6 months.
Following these simple precautions will keep your batteries in good condition and help them last longer.

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Remote Controls
The remote control has two buttons: lift arm up/down.
Lift and transfer with the Poweo®Urban
For your safety, before lifting or transferring, carefully read the safety warnings in the first
part of this user manual.
Positioning of the suspension
The suspension should be placed across the patient as shown in the
image.
Position the patient as low as possible during the transfer, so as to
lower the patient's centre of gravity and ensure maximum stability.
If possible, during transfer, the patient's feet should be in
contact with the hoist chassis.
Use the hoist carefully to minimise swinging, especially if the hoist
and the patient are close to the furniture.
Lifting and lowering the lifting arm
Battery Status Indicator
OK

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Use of passive transfer straps
Fold the strap as shown in the following images before use.
The grey side should face away from the user when applying the
strap. The strap should be held in one hand, leaving the other free
to move and support the patient.
Torn, cut, worn or broken straps can break, resulting in
serious injury to the patient. Only use straps that are in
good condition.
Transferring from a bed using the Poweo® Urban
Transferring from a bed
1. Roll the patient onto their side. Put the folded strap behind their back.
The centre of the strap should be parallel to the user's spine. Then turn
the patient over on their back.
Strap without headrest
Strap with headrest

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2. Pull the leg straps forward and under the thighs.
3. Cross the loops into each other.
If the patient's bed can be lowered, it should be lowered as much as
possible before the start of the transfer. It may also be useful to lift the
head restraint.
4. Place the legs of the hoist under the bed with the suspension above the
user. Be careful not to lower the suspension on the patient.
5. Centre the suspension on the patient before starting to lift. Remember
that the wheels should not be locked.
6. When the four loops are hooked to the suspension, carefully lift the
patient using the remote control.
7. It may be necessary to reposition the patient while they are being
lifted to achieve a safe and comfortable sitting position. To do this,
use the handle on the back of the strap.
8. Raise the patient until the buttocks are just above the mattress. Lift
the user up and turn them by guiding them by the legs, until they are
facing the column of the hoist.
9. Once away from the bed, lower the patient so that their feet rest on the
chassis.

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Placing the patient on the bed
1. As described above, lift the patient until the buttocks are just above the bed. Approach with the
hoist paying attention to the patient's feet.
2. Centre the patient above the bed and rotate the patient so that the patient's feet are directed
towards the foot of the bed. Carefully lower the patient using the remote control. It may be
necessary to hold their head.
Transfer from (wheel) chair
1. Fold the strap as described above.
If the patient's physique and abilities permit, they should be encouraged to take an active part
in putting the strap in place. They can lean forward, raise their thighs and help place the leg part.
2. Lean the patient forward, making sure to support them by placing one
arm around their shoulders. Place the folded strap behind their back and
push it down until it touches the chair seat.
3. Pull the strap's leg loops forward and under the user's thighs. Then cross
the loops into each other.
4. Position the lift close to the chair with the patient's feet on the frame.
5. If the patient is sitting in a wheelchair, ensure that the brakes are applied.
6. Using the remote control, gently lift the patient just above the chair seat
and transfer. It is not necessary to raise the patient too high.