Vancare GoLift Owner's manual

Installation and Operation Instructions
GoLift Service and Repair Manual

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Contents
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Introduction
Getting Access To The GoLift
Engaging The Trolley Micro-switch
Replacing The GoLift Strap
Replacing The GoLift Battery
PCB Connections
Replacing the PCB
Replacing the GoLift Hand Control
Replacing The Emergency Switch
Replacing the GoLift Motor(s)
Checking The Overspeed Cam
Replacing the Limit Switch
Spare Parts
Warranty 19

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Introduction
This manual provides detailed instruction on the installation of Vancare GoLifts. Since the introduction of ceiling
mounted patient lifts, the frequency of installations has rapidly increased. This is due to greater awareness of the risks
associated with manual patient transfer and repositioning, which has led to the enforcement of more strict lifting
regulations.
Vancare strives to consistently provide exemplary service, design, and installation to all of its customers. In an ever
more competitive market, it is important to standardize installation techniques, thus ensuring that the highest
standards of quality and safety are met.
The methods described in this manual are intended for use by employees of Vancare or its authorized agents.

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1. Use a stand to support the lift while it is being serviced.
2. Turn the lift upside down to the side showing the battery compartment lids.
3. Twist the knobs to unlocked position and remove the battery lids.
4. Use a 5/32 T-Handle to remove the two screws fastening the cover.
5. Position the battery lids.
6. Turn the knobs to “locked” position.
Getting Access to the GoLift

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1. Insert the trolley to activate the trolley micro-switches to allow for correct operation of the GoLift.
Engaging The Trolley Microswitch
Getting Access to the GoLift
7. Turn the lift upside down and gently grasp the bottom cover and pull upwards.
8. Set the bottom cover aside.
In order to operate the lift with the hand control, the trolley needs to be inserted into the lift. Another method to allow
the lift to operate is plugging in a jumper connector in the limit switch port in the circuit board.

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1. Press the down button on the hand control.
2. Pull on the strap to release the complete length of strap.
Replacing The GoLift Strap
Engaging The Trolley Microswitch
Alternatively, a jumper can be used to activate the trolley micro-switches in the GoLift.
2. Disconnect the trolley micro-switch harness and plug in the jumper in the proper circuit board port.

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3. Use a 5/32” T-Handle and position through the round opening in the emergency stop sleeve.
4. Loosen the 5/32” shoulder bolt and pull out from the gear hub assembly.
5. Pull the strap out of the gearbox assembly.
6. Insert the new strap, with the correct orientation as shown through the opening in the bottom cover of the GoLift.
7. Position the strap through the limit switch rollers.
8. Place the strap in the opening of the strap hub.
9. Insert the shoulder bolt and tighten using the 5/32” T-Handle.
Replacing The GoLift Strap

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Replacing The GoLift Battery
1. Remove the trolley from the lift
2. Pull the emergency red power cord to ensure all power is cut o from the battery.
3. Open the battery lids to expose the batteries.
4. Grasp the connector and pull outwards to disconnect the batteries.
5. Install new batteries in the compartments and plug in to the respective PCB ports.

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PCB Connections
Battery Connectors
Charger
Emergency
Switch Hand
ControlMotors Latches
Motor
Brake
Limit
Switch

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Replacing the PCB
1. Make sure to use proper ESD equipment (wrist strap) prior to handling the PCB.
2. Open up the GoLift by following the steps in the section “Getting access to the GoLift”.
3. Unplug all the harnesses from the PCB.
4. Use a 3mm T-Handle to remove the two (2) screws fastening the PCB to the gearbox.

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Replacing the PCB
5. Position the new PCB on to the top cover of the GoLift. Make sure to line up the connector with the opening in the
cover.
6. Plug in all the harnesses.
7. Fasten the PCB to the top cover using a 3mm T-handle.

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Replacing the GoLift Hand Control
1. Open up the GoLift by following the steps in the section “Getting access to the GoLift”.
2. Disconnect the hand control harness.
3. Twist the hand control grommet until it is able to pass through the opening in the cover.
4. Fish the remaining cord and connector through the opening in the cover.
5. Install the new hand control by following these steps in reverse.

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Replacing the Emergency Switch
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two (2) screws securing the emergency stop switch bracket.
2. Once the bracket is removed, the emergency stop sleeve can be removed.

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Replacing the Emergency Switch
3. Use an 8mm socket wrench to remove the emergency switch from the bracket.
4. Disconnect the emergency switch.
5. Use cable tie cutters to remove the cable ties.

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Replacing the GoLift Motor(s)
1. Use a 3mm T-Handle to remove the three (3) screws securing he motor brake.
2. Disconnect the motor harness from the motor.
3. Use a 3mm T-Handle to remove the three (3) screws securing the motor to the motor mounting plate.

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Replacing the GoLift Motor(s)
4. Slide the motor out of the motor mounting plate.
5. Install new motor and motor brake following the previous steps in reverse.

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Checking the Overspeed Cam
1. Remove the retaining ring using a retaining ring removal tool.
2. Use a plastic mallet and a bar to push the gear hub and gear out.
3. Use a T-handle or a small screw driver to conrm that the overspeed cam is operating correctly and not getting
stuck.
4. Reassemble the gear hub and gear by pushing the gear back into place towards the plate and reinserting the
retaining ring.

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Replacing the Limit Switch
1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the limit switch harness in case of limit switch failure.
2. Install a new limit switch harness and test it to conrm that these are operating correctly.
LIFT‐QR‐TRLY‐ASSY
EL‐BAT‐PACK‐AA‐2AH
LIFT‐MTR‐ZN1203
EL‐CRC‐BRD‐MMB‐GL
LIFT STRAP
GO‐LIFT‐HND‐CTRL‐2
Spare Parts

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Warranty Policy - Mobility Solutions
The primary purpose of our ceiling lift system is to safely lift, transfer and reposition a patient with a little effort as
possible for the caregiver, regardless of the room type. Vancare's GoLift is easy and safe to use for caregivers as well
as patients. The lift systems fit into all environments and fulfills the highest requirements of function, safety and
reliability.
Vancare warrants its lifting equipment and workmanship to be free from defects for a period of two (2) years from the
date of installation. This includes tracks, lift motor, and carry bar.
Within this period, Vancare will replace any part (at no additional charge), which is deemed defective. Shipping and
installation costs after the first twelve (12) months will be borne by the customer. The following exclusions apply:
the warranty for batteries is for a period of three (3) months from the time of installation; the warranty for power
supply is one (1) year from the time of installation.
This warranty is valid only when the product has been properly installed as outlined in the Vancare specifications;
including but not limited to proper usage and servicing of systems according to factory recommendations. It does not
cover damages as a result of shipment failures, accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, alternation,
misapplication or damages which may be attributed to acts of God.
Vancare shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the equipment.
All claims for warranty must first be approved by Vancare's Service Department. A valid Return Goods Authorization
(RGA) number must be obtained from your authorized Vancare Distributor prior to commencement of any service
work. Warranty work which has not been per-authorized by Vancare will not be reimbursed.

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