Vermeiren Albatros II User manual

VERMEIREN
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
Albatros II

Instructions to the specialist dealer
This instruction manual is part and parcel of the product and must accompany every product sold.
Version: A, September 2012
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© N.V. Vermeiren N.V. 2012

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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................2
1 Product description .................................................................3
1.1 Intended Use................................................................................................................3
1.2 Technical specifications ..............................................................................................4
1.3 Drawing.......................................................................................................................6
1.4 Explanation of the symbols.........................................................................................7
1.5 Delivery.......................................................................................................................7
2 Use............................................................................................. 7
2.1 General notes...............................................................................................................7
2.2 Use of the JUMBO system (battery, control box + included battery charger).........10
2.3 Operating the lift .......................................................................................................11
2.4 Slings.........................................................................................................................14
2.5 Safety rules................................................................................................................14
2.6 Emergency.................................................................................................................15
3 Installation and adjustment.................................................. 16
3.1 Swapping the battery.................................................................................................16
3.2 Assembly or dismantling...........................................................................................16
4 Maintenance........................................................................... 23
5 Ordernumbers ....................................................................... 23

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Preface
First of all we want to thank you for putting your trust in us by selecting one of our products.
The Vermeiren patient hoists are the result of many years of research and experience.
During the development, special attention was given to the ease of use and the serviceability
of the patient hoist.
The expected lifetime of your patient hoist is strongly influenced by the care and
maintenance of the patient hoist.
This manual will help you get acquainted with the operation of your product.
Following the user instructions and the maintenance instructions are an essential part of the
guarantee.
This manual reflects the latest product developments. Vermeiren has the right to introduce
changes without the obligation to adapt or replace previously delivered models.
For any further questions, please consult your specialist dealer.

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1 Product description
1.1 Intended Use
The patient hoist is intended for people with walking difficulties or no walking abilities.
The patient hoist is designed to transport 1 person.
The patient hoist is suited for indoor use.
The user must lifted in the patient hoist by an attendant.
The different possibilities/positions allow the application of the patient lift in case of unability
or impossibility to walk based on:
•paresis
•limb deformations
•cachexia
•atrophy
•and also for aged persons.
When providing for individual requirements:
•body size and weight (max. 150 kg)
•physical and psychological condition
•residential circumstances
•environment
should be taken into consideration.
Your patient hoist should only be used on flat surfaces and with all four casters in contact
with the ground.
The patient hoist can be used for transferring in and out of the shower or the bath, but not
during showering or bathing.
Riding over obstacles while transferring the patient is completely forbidden.
The patient hoist should not be used as a ladder, nor is it a transport for heavy or hot
objects.
When used on mats, carpeted floors or loose floor coverings, the floor covering can get
damaged.
Use only Vermeiren approved accessories.
Make sure that the end of the adjustment motor has a safety measurement. Therefore, use
the patient hoist only in the middle of the adjustment range and not at the end of the hoist
motor.
Compliance with the user and maintenance instructions are an essential part of the
guarantee conditions.
Visually impaired people can contact the dealer for the instructions for use.
The patient hoist is suitable for re-use.

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1.2 Technical specifications
Forward
direction

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Brand Vermeiren
Address Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout
Type Patient hoist
Model Albatros II
Measurement in
drawing Dimensions
Lowest CAP position* l1060 mm
Highest CAP position* k 1687 mm
Lifting range (range of heights) m 637 mm
Leg length 1000 mm
Total length 1115 mm
Total width 685 mm
Total height 1380 mm (actuator lowest position)
1687 mm (actuator highest position)
Folded / Dismantled length 1115 mm (not foldable)
Folded / Dismantled width 685 mm (not foldable)
Folded / Dismantled height 500 mm
Minimum leg separation r467 mm
Maximum leg separation q769 mm
Leg height / Frame height n 117 mm
Overall width (closed), external dimension 584 mm
Overall width (opened), castors forwards P 945 mm
Min. distance between wall / CSP*
(minimum height) w3 (=w2) 285 mm
Min. distance between wall / CSP*
(maximum reach) w2 (=w3) 285 mm
Min. distance between wall / CSP*
(maximum height) w1 870 mm
Turning circle 1160 mm
Total weight 50,60 kg
Weight of chassis + motor + control box 34,50 kg
Weight of battery 2,90 kg
Weight of footplate 5,10 kg
Weight of thorax support 1,40 kg
Weight of legsupport 3,00 kg
Weight attachment of legsupport and lifting
column 3,60 kg
Maximum load 150 kg
Free height, minimum 57 mm
Maximum reach at 600 mm with legsupport a1 300 mm
Maximum reach at 600 mm without
legsupport a2 360 mm
Maximum reach from support b 495 mm
Reach from support at separation 700 mm c 375 mm
Power outlet 24V
max. 250 VA
Supply voltage 100-240V ~ max. 37-53 VA
Maximum current drawn max. 400 mA
Operating temperature +5 to +40°C
Relative humidity 20% to 90% at 30°C, non-condensing
Noise level < 50 dB(A)
Air pressure 700 to 1060 hPa
Control box Linak CBJ2
Battery Linak BAJ1
Manual control Linak HB5X (< 5N force required to operate)
Motor Linak LA34 (7500N)
Control box protection class IPX4

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Brand Vermeiren
Address Vermeirenplein 1/15, B-2920 Kalmthout
Type Patient hoist
Model Albatros II
Measurement in
drawing Dimensions
Battery protection class IPX5
Manual control protection class IPX5
Motor protection class IP54
Insulation class II - Type B
Operational performance approx. 40 lifts per charge
Periodic operation max. 10%, or 2 min. continuous
operation/18 min. pauses
Battery capacity 2.9 Ah
Emergency stop Yes
Manual lowering in emergency Yes
Electrical lowering in emergency No
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance ± 15 mm / 1,5 kg
1 = Highest position, 2 = Maximum reach, 3 = Lowest position
* CSP = Central suspension point
Table 1: Technical specifications
The patient hoist complies to the requirements set up in:
ISO 7176-8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths.
ISO 7176-16: Resistance to ignition of upholstered parts.
1.3 Drawing
1 = Buttons for mounting
straps
2 = Cantilever arm
3 = Thorax cushion
4 = Slide holder
5 = Slide column
6 = Transport holder for motor
7 = Motor
8 = Leg belt
9 = Leg support
10 = Chassis
11 = Footplate
12 = Caster
13 = Caster with brake
14 = Chassis expansion pedal
15 = Footrests with velcro
fastening
16 = Safety spindle
17 = Foldaway lock
18 = Power cable
19 = Handle for pushing
20 = Manual control
21 = Pole
22 = Control box
23 = Emergency stop
24 = Battery
25 = Table

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1.4 Explanation of the symbols
Observe the safety instructions!
Read the instruction manual before use!
Separate recovery and recycling of electric and electronic devices.
CE declaration of conformity
1.5 Delivery
The Vermeiren Albatros II patient hoist shall be delivered with:
•chassis including 4 casters (2 with brakes)
•pole, including handles for pushing
•cantilever arm with attachment for sling
•control box (+ included battery charger)
•battery
•manual control
•motor
•instruction manual
•foot plate + footrests with velcro fastening
•leg support
•thorax support
Before use check if everything is included and that no products are damaged (example by
transport, ...).
Please note that the basic configuration may vary from one European country to another.
Please contact the specialist dealer in your country for more information.
2 Use
This chapter describes the everyday use. These instructions are for the user and the
specialist dealer.
The patient hoist is delivered fully assembled by your specialist dealer. The instructions
intended for the specialist dealer on how to set up the patient hoist are given in § 3.
2.1 General notes
The patient hoist must only be operated by qualified staff who have been instructed or
trained in its specific application.
The use of the patient hoist is restricted to indoors only. Please ensure that it is only used on
flat surfaces. It must be used strictly indoors only.
We would like to point out that sources of electromagnetic radiation (e.g. mobile phones,
etc.) can cause interference and that the lift's electronics can also affect other electrical
appliances.
Even if you have been instructed by your dealer about the operational elements of your lift
and their use, we recommend that you read the following pages carefully.

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2.1.1 Instructions for lifting patient
Phase I – Preparation. In this phase, the patient should stay on the footplate and put his feet
in the special footrests with the velcro fastening. Then stabilize your feet and legs under your
knees by using the velcro belt on the foot- and leg support. Make sure that the feet and legs
are firmly touching the pillow from the foot- and leg support. Fasten the thorax belt with the
four straps to the patient hoist.
Phase II- Lifting. Use the manual control slowly to lift the patient up. The patient must hold
the handgrips during lifting.
Phase III – Stabilization. In the last step after lifting to the vertical position, the patient is
stabilized by thorax belts. Thorax belts are mounted on both sides of the thorax support.
Afterwards you can remove the vest. To complete stabilization you should use the waist belt
which stabilizes the hip and trunk of the cross section. In this way, the patient is fully
protected in four support points: feet, knees, hips and thorax.
Buttons for attachment
of the thorax belt.