Unicare Health ALTO LIFT 200 Instruction Manual

ALTO LIFT 200
Mobile Patient Lifting Hoist
Instruction & Safety Manual
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ALTO LIFT 200, Instruction & Safety Manual
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Contents
Alto Lift 200 Overview .............................................................................................................................1
Important Safety Considerations ............................................................................................................2
Alto Lift 200 Assembly Instructions .........................................................................................................4
Hoist Operation And Charging ................................................................................................................5
Lifting Procedures ...................................................................................................................................9
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................................................................12
Specifi cations .......................................................................................................................................13
Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................14
Slings ....................................................................................................................................................15
Key To Symbols ....................................................................................................................................16
Parts List And Description .............................................................................................................17 - 18
Log Book .............................................................................................................................................. 19

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Overview
The ALTO LIFT 200 is a medium sized heavy duty mobile patient lifting hoist with a safe working load of
200 kg and a compact ergonomic design.
This lifter is ideally suited for institutional use or as a compact heavy duty home care hoist for the bariatric
patient.
The ALTO LIFT 200 whilst being compact, provides superior patient space through the use of SPACE
LINK™ technology. The ALTO LIFT 200 IN FACT OFFERS MORE PATIENT SPACE THAN MOST
OTHER LARGER SIZE LIFTERS. The unique feature of SPACE LINK™ allows a patient to be rotated
through 360° at full lift height and makes the carers job easier and safer.
The ALTO LIFT 200 lifting range, allowing patients to be lifted from fl oor, bed or chair with ease and
safety.
The ALTO LIFT 200 is a powered unit incorporating trusted industry leading LINAK components, giving
a safe working load (SWL) of 200kg.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH THE ALTO LIFT 200
• Standard padded spreader bar.
• Unicare Health Pivot Frame.
• Tri Hook yoke.
• Four point yoke.
• Weighing device.
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The Unicare Health Concepts range of patient lifting equipment including lifters, slings and accessories
has been designed and tested in house to comply with:
AS ISO 10535 – 2002
Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons – Requirements and test methods.

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Important Safety Considerations
Intended use of the Product
The ALTO LIFT 200 compact mobile patient lifting hoist has been designed to lift and transfer a less able
person with the assistance of a carer.
The ALTO LIFT 200 should be used with one of the Unicare Health range of patient slings, as assessed
by a competent trained person.
N.B. Not all slings and accessories are compatible with this hoist.
If you are unsure please contact Unicare Health CONCEPTS.
The correct and appropriate use of the ALTO LIFT 200 hoist will reduce the risks associated with manual
patient handling. The lifting / transferring task should be assessed & planned by a trained user.
Safety Considerations
• Ensure that all users read this guide before operating the hoist.
• Do not operate the hoist without training in the safe operation of hoists & slings.
IF IN DOUBT DO NOT USE.
• Only use slings which have been assessed as suitable by a competent trained professional.
• Read the relevant sling users guide which is provided with each sling, before use.
• Do not use the hoist if there is any doubt about wear or damage to the unit. In particular the
spreader bar or the Unicare Health Pivot Frame.
• Do not use the hoist if there is any fraying or stitch damage to the sling or if the sling is damaged
in any other way.
• DO NOT EXCEED THE SAFE WORKING LOAD OF THE HOIST. SONATA 150KG. ALTOLIFT
200KG. SALSA 200KG.
• Ensure when the hoist is in use that the surrounding area is clear and the person being lifted is clear
of all obstructing objects.
Push
Handle

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Jib
Padded
Spreader
Bar
Base Chassis
Leg
Battery &
Control Box
Push
Handle
Mast
Actuator

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Assembly Instructions
Sonata 1500 & Alto Lift 200
All the Unicare Health range of patient lifting and transfer hoists are fully assembled, load tested and
certifi ed at the factory before being partially dismantled for packing and shipping.
Use the instructions below as a guide to assemble your SONATA or ALTO hoist.
1. Remove lifter components from protective packing and lay out on a smooth surface to prevent
damage to powder coating on lifter sub assemblies.
2. Lift the mast assembly and slide into mast holder receiving socket on base chassis. Ensure the
mast assembly is completetly engaged in the mast socket. Tighten the locking clamp hex bolt to
prevent movement between mast and base chassis .
3. Attach lift actuator to jib ,by aligning actuator clevis with actuator mount bracket. Insert bolt and
tighten nylock nut.
4. Attach push handle assembly with hex bolts and washers supplied with handle assembly.
5. Insert the leg adjusting handle into the socket of leg adj. pivot mounted on base chassis. Ensure
handle key is aligned with cut outs on pivot.
6. Check the operation of the leg adjustment mechanism to ensure the adjuster handle engages the
three detent positions with ease of movement.
7. Attach control box to mount plate with M5 hex bolt. Then attach clip on battery pack.
8. Plug the lift actuator cable into port 1 positioned on the underside of the control box, ensuring it is
driven fi rmly home in the socket.
9. If your Unicare Health hoist uses an electric leg adjustment, plug the leg actuator lead into port 2 n
the underside of the control box.
10. Plug the handset lead into the large socket on underside of control box.(diagram 2) ensure
alignment of tongue on handset plug with groove in control box handset connection port. when
aligned press home fi rmly. A smear of Vaseline on the o ring may assist if plug is tight.
11. Check operation of lifter via handset , ensuring that the RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON ON
THE CONTROL BOX IS RELEASED. Turn the knob quarter turn clockwise to release.

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Hoist Operation and Charging
Handset
• The handset activates the lift actuator by the use of two low pressure buttons, protected by a strong
plastic cover. These are symbolised by arrows (diagram). The arrows indicate the direction of travel
to raise or lower the hoist jib. When either button is released the jib will remain in position.
• Some versions of Unicare Health hoists incorporate an actuator driven leg opening adjustment.
On these hoists two extra buttons will be seen on the handset with arrows and symbolised legs
indicating the direction of travel. This function allows an unrestricted range of leg adjustment.
• The handset is also fi tted with a battery indicator light. This will fl ash when the batteries reach a
maximum discharge of 18 volts. NB the light will only fl ash when the hoist is under load.
• The connection for the handset is located on the underside of the control box (diagram).

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Actuator
The ALTO LIFT 200 mobile patient lifting hoist uses a LINAK single speed actuator with an emergency
controlled lowering release handle.( red lift up tab located at base of actuator shaft). This allows the
patient to be lowered in the event of a fault in the hoist or deep discharged batteries.
Charging
The ALTO 200 is fi tted with an integrated battery charger, which is activated by plugging the 3 pin plug
into a standard 240 volt ac outlet when the lifter is not in use. The charger may be plugged in at any time
whilst not in use for top up charging. CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHTS.
• GREEN mains power on light will be illuminated when connected to 240 v power supply.
• ORANGE LIGHT illuminated indicates battery currently charging.
• ORANGE LIGHT will extinguish when battery pack is fully charged.

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Alto Lift 200
Integral Charging Unit

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Charging Do’s and Don’ts
DO
Do charge the battery whenever possible. This will extend the battery life. A large number of cycles can
be obtained from operating on the batteries, but battery lifetime is reduced with frequent discharging.
• Do inspect all cables particularly the mains power cable on the charger for any damage; replace
where necessary.
• Do stow the handset and if fi tted with charger, the mains power cable when transporting the hoist.
• Do clean the actuators, control box, charger, battery and handset at regular intervals to remove
dust and dirt.
DON’T
• Don’t allow the batteries to fully discharge before connecting to charger. The batteries are a lead
acid gel type that can be trickle charged continuously and have a high current discharge capacity.
The batteries are not the nickel cadmium type and must not be periodically fully discharged. Battery
life is greatly reduced by deep or complete discharging of the batteries. Longer lifetime is obtained
by maintaining fully charged batteries.