FLoor Hoist 500 User Manual
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1. 2 8 Hanger bar sometimes called spreader bar or cradle The OpeMax is provided with a hanger bar The hanger bar is a construction to which the sling in which the caretaker will take place can be attached The e hanger bar is attached to the lifting arm with a universal joint This universal a joint enables the hanger bar to turn and tilt freely to enable a stable transfer through balance Three types of hanger bars are available 2 point loop style pS hanger bar the the possibility of transporting the caretaker in a sitting or a lying l J position The way this is done is described below x Point Loop hanger bar A A standard width 2 point spreader bar that can be used with OpeMed loop slings or standard loop slings from approved competitors Eas Balanced hanger bar A balanced hanger bar is influenced by the caretaker The caretaker can bring P himself herself by simple movements into a sitting or a lying position The a balanced hanger is most efficient when applied with caretakers who have 3 sufficient stability in the hip joint and sufficient body balance To lift caretakers 2 Qe who make a lot of sudden or uncontrolled movements the balanced hanger bar a is also the best option u 3 J Powered hanger bar The powered hanger bar is moved from a sitting to a lying position by means of an electric engine on the hanger bar This enables automatic positioning of the caretaker into the desired position which has high ben2. inspection reports e Quick Reference The Quick Reference guide handles with the main safety and operating aspects relating to the OpeMax 1 2 Symbols Attention Read the manual before operating the hoist Attention High Voltage The producer of the product With this the OpeMax meets the European Standard ISO 10535 and the GQ quality mark T 02 cluster UTT Se 1 3 Contents of the package The delivered package must contain e OpeMax e User manual e Battery e Technical manual e Battery charger with clip and power lead Quick reference e Sling optional Remove the packaging from the OpeMax Check the contents of the package using the packing list 1 4 The OpeMax hoist The OpeMax is a sling hoist for passive transfers of caretakers The OpeMax is a compact highly manoeuvrable hoist with a high range and a maximum lifting height of about 2 meters The caretaker can be positioned either lying or sitting The OpeMax can be delivered with a mechanical hanger bar balanced or with a powered hanger bar To enable easy positioning the OpeMax is equipped with a powered spreading under frame The OpeMax can be used for the following transfers e From a wheel chair to a bed and vice versa e From a wheel chair to a toilet and vice versa e From a wheel chair to a shower bath toilet chair and vice versa e From the floor to a wheel chair or bed se rrrS The OpeMax canno
3. possible e Approach the bed chair or toilet and then determine the required height for bringing the caretaker to the final position e While moving the hoist the legs can be in any position It is preferred however to use the closed position while moving Step 3 Turning the hoist e Avoid using your back when turning the hoist e Hold the hanger bar or lifting arm with one hand and the mast with the other e Start turning the hoist by pushing with on leg against the under frame e Continue the turn by slowly pushing the hoist with the hand that is on the mast 25 0200 080808 080808008 Use 3 3 5 Taking the caretaker out of the OpeMax Step la Lifting towards a bed e Bring the caretaker into a lying position e Position the caretaker as good as possible above the bed e Open or close the legs to be able to put the hoist in the correct position e Lower the caretaker onto the bed until he or she completely lies flat on the bed e Undo the clips of the sling from the hanger bar and remove the hoist e Remove the sling the same way as it has been placed unless a person specific sling was used Step 1b Lifting to a wheel chair e Put the caretaker in a lying position e Open or close the legs to properly position the hoist e Make sure the brake of the wheelchair is applied e When the chair can be tilted make sure the chair is tilted backwards This way it is easier to pos
4. the sling for about half the total width of the sling e Roll the caretaker over on one side facing the carer e Put the sling with the rolled up side against the back of the caretaker e Make sure the sling is placed with the washing instructions facing to the outside currently the down side e Roll over the caretaker over the sling onto his her other side e The rolled up part of the sling will now be on the side of the carer e Unroll the rolled up part of the sling and pull this to the correct position e Roll the caretaker back on his or her back making sure he or she is now lying on the sling 2N o o o Ileor Man ial raofn2ANAR e Lift one of the caretaker s legs and bring one leg slip of the sling to the inside of the leg e Do the same with the other leg slip e If necessary straighten the sling in order to make sure the caretaker will lie stable during lifting Step 3c Lifting to a toilet place the sling Place the toilet sling in the same way as the standard Sling but pay attention to the following points e Make sure the circular belt on the leg side of the sling marked in illustration is attached around the waist of the caretaker e Put the arms of the caretaker through the loops on the head side of the sling marked in illustration Toilet slings can only be used safely for caretakers with sufficient shoulder functioning and body stability 21 Step 4 Put the hanger bar in the corre
5. When the battery indicator shows less than 25 it is not allowed anymore to use the battery the hoist before the battery is charged or a charged battery is placed Use the following procedure to charge the battery Connect the battery charger to the power grid The indicator on will light up Take the battery from the hoist and place it on the charger The charging process will start automatically During the charging process the indicator charge will be lit When the battery is fully charged the indicator charge will not be lit anymore Take into account that the average charging time is 8 hours 2 5 2 Life span of the batteries Capacity The number of lifting cycles that can be done with a fully charged battery depends on the time the lifting cycle takes the lifted weight and the age and condition of the battery Discharging A battery which is not used for a longer time will discharge automatically This is the case with spare batteries and a battery that is placed on the hoist Too much discharging of the batteries reduces the batteries capacity which will result in the fact that less lifting cycles can be done with a battery It is also advised to charge spare batteries even when not in use at least once a week 2 6 Control box 1 Emergency stop 2 Emergency control 3 Battery indicator The control box is fixed on the mast of the OpeMax The separate parts figure 8 are described in t
6. arting check the following points e Is the emergency button de activated e Is the battery fully charged See also paragraph 2 5 page 9 e Is the caretaker allowed to be and does he she want to be lifted with the OpeMax Always make clear to the caretaker what is happening with every step of the process Step 2 Take the correct type and size sling e See paragraph 2 9 2 page 16 for help with choosing the correct sling e Make sure the plastic whalebones are placed on the head side of the sling Step 3a Lifting from a chair place the sling e Place the sling behind the back of the caretaker up to the seat Let the caretaker sit a bit forward during this handling e Make sure the sling is placed with the washing instructions facing to the outside 1 eee lear Man ial rafNONR 02020808080808 0808000 Use 3 e Guide the leg slips along the buttocks of the caretaker toward the front e After this pull the leg slips slightly forward this way the caretaker already sits inside the sling e Lift one of the caretaker s legs and bring one leg slip of the sling to the inside of the leg e Do the same with the other leg slip e If necessary pull the head side of the sling up to the correct height The sling will now fit around the caretaker like a tank chair ref NIN lIcar Manual eeo 19 0200 080808 08080800 Use 3 Step 3b Lifting from a bed place the sling e Roll up one slide of
7. ct starting position Lifting from a chair e The attachment points on the head side of the hanger bar need to be higher than the attachment points on the leg side e This way the hanger bar is in the sitting position f Lifting from a bed e The attachment points on the head side of the hanger bar 4 need to equally high as the attachment points on the leg side e This way the hanger bar is in the lying position Step 5 Carefully approach the caretaker with the hoist e Make sure enough space is available for free movement of i the hoist A e If necessary open the under frame using the under frame positioning system for example to sufficiently approach a bed Step 6 Attach the sling to the hanger bar e Make sure the caretaker is facing the hanger bar e Attach the two clips on the head side of the sling to the attachment points on the head side of the hanger bar ei D Make sure the belts on the clips are not turned or twisted when these belts are turned twisted the clips can undo themselves e Attach the two clips to the attachment points on the leg side of the hanger bar Crossing the sling is not necessary attach the left clip to the left attachment point and the right clip to the right attachment point Make sure the belts on the clips are straight when the leg slips are turned the clips can undo themselves Step 7 Check the position of the caretaker s arms With standard sling
8. d to be connected according to the installation demands Battery chargers need periodical inspection at least once a year Make sure the lifting arm is positioned as low as possible during a transfer When deformations occur to the hoist due to incorrect usage or transport the hoist should not be used anymore and will have to be sent back to the supplier 2 1 Overview OpeMax The parts from figure 1 will be described further on in this manual 1 Under frame 2 Mast 3 Lifting arm 4 Hanger bar page 13 paragraph 2 8 5 Lifting engine page 6 paragraph 2 3 6 Battery page 7 paragraph 2 4 7 Control box page 9 paragraph 2 6 8 Hand held control page 12 paragraph 2 7 9 Leg 11 Wheels page 6 paragraph 2 2 12 Push handle 2x 2 2 Wheels The OpeMax has four swivelling wheels two wheels without a brake on the end of the legs and two braked wheels on the side of the mast The easiest way to move the hoist is when the wheels are in line with the driving direction The make sure the OpeMax will stay in a certain position a brake can be applied on the two wheels on the side of the mast as shown in figure 4 Fig 4a Wheel free Fig 4b Apply brake Fig 4c Applied brake 2 3 Engine The OpeMax is fitted with an engine with a ball circuit spindle and safety nut The engine is connected to the control box paragraph 2 6 page 10 A hand held control is attached to the control box paragraph 2 7 page 13 eeoeoeoeveeeeeeee De
9. eMed Solutions for Transfer and Care OpeMax 500 Passive Hoist User Manual www opemed net Introduction 1 1 ADOUC THIS manual dsandan a a aa 2 1 2 SV IONS corar aaa a a E O cae A ees 2 1 3 Contents ofthe packades ogona eieae a a aaia 2 1 4 The OpeMI X NOS eia 3 1 5 POMS OP aten Ossa a a 4 Description 2 1 OVEIVIEW ODEMa X ip sate Maceo od a te a eee ean de 5 2 2 WANCOS cienia A A E telananentneenaaaabeatett 6 2 3 ENING sei a E a ore a A T 6 2 4 Battr eect a ec ese ease uae a 7 2 5 Battery Charge ae aonn E T O ateetsomaaee 8 2 5 1 Charging the batteries sesione e naaa EA eaa la POEA oai 8 2 5 2 Life span of the batterieS ssonsnnsnsnernrnrrnnnrrrnrnernrnrnnrernrnnenrnrnnrnnnrnne 9 2 6 CONU OL DON aaeain a E E T OEO 9 20l EMEEN DURON ieee aa EEA 10 20 2 EmMerdenc y CONTO ian E aseena 11 263 Baten INGICALOR reisien a E a a 11 2 7 Hand held CONTO sea a a N A N 12 2 8 Hanger Darreres A T A wentenauene 13 2 9 Sae E A EE A A E O VA E E EAN eae AEE EE A T 14 291 SSG AUACMINGNL erana a aO eee eae 14 2 9 1 General information about SINGS ccccecceceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeaeseeeeaneenes 15 2 9 2 Types and SIZES OF SUNOS cjacasscibeccsiveeuhie inini 16 29 3 Washing instructions Singsaas naea a a a 18 Use 3 BOPORS USO tirao as drones maceare N A A 17 3 2 POSSIDIG transfe Sena eraicuvatansunensl a N A 18 3 3 Placing the caretaker into the OPEMAX cccecsceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaes 24 3 4 Mo
10. efits for caretakers with E amp a low hip stability The powered hanger bar is controlled by two buttons on the gA hand held control AIN EJ E 2 9 Slings 2 9 1 Sling attachment Read these guidelines carefully before using the sling It is ESSENTIAL that you fully A N understand how to attach the sling in the correct way Always check the sling for signs of wear or damaging before use 1 Hold on to the strip on the clip with one hand and pull the big hole in the clip over the attachment point check whether the belt on which the sling is hanging is not turned or twisted 2 Take the belt under the clip and pull this down until the clip falls into the secure position 3 The attachment point is now locked into the hole in the top side of the clip Attachment point E Clip Attachments The OpeMed E Clip sling can also be used on the OpeMax 500 To attach the e clip squeeze the two grey sides of the clip to open the levers Attach the clip over the attachment and release the grey levers Check that the clip has attached correctly and the levers have closed The E Clips should be routinely checked that all screws and mechanisms are in working order particularly after washing Please refer to separate sling guide that is packaged with each sling 2 9 2 General information about slings Check whether there is tension on all the belts on the clips before lifting the care taker During transfers the caretaker takes place int
11. he following paragraphs Emergency button Paragraph 2 6 1 page 11 Emergency control Paragraph 2 6 2 page 12 Battery indicator Paragraph 2 6 3 page 12 1N 2 6 1 Emergency button When the emergency button is activated the hoist will stop lifting immediately The emergency button is controlled as follows Activate emergency button figure 9a Press the red emergency button De activate emergency button figure 9a c Turn the emergency button clock wise in order to de active it Figure 9a Activated Figuur 9b Turn clockwise Figure 9c De activated 1 Emergency button activated 2 Emergency button de activated Activate the emergency button when the OpeMax is not in use This will prevent the batteries from discharging and prolong the life span of the batteries 11 2 6 2 Emergency control The emergency control can be used when the hand held control is broken or when the battery is out of power The emergency control switches the brake from the engine and will use spare power in the battery and will therefore only work when the battery is placed The emergency control can be used as follows Emergency control up figure 10 number 1 Press with the point of a pencil in the gap EMERGENCY 7 Only the standard OpeMax 130kg has this function Emergency control down figure 10 number 2 Press with the point of a pencil in the gap EMERGENCY 1 Emergency control up Only OpeMax 130kg 2 Emergency control do
12. ition the caretaker in the back of the chair e Approach the hoist in such a way that the caretaker can de properly positioned in the back of the wheel chair e Lower the caretaker into the chair at low speed e Make sure the caretaker is properly positioned into the back of the chair e Do not apply the brake of the hoist The caretaker will be pushed a little bit forward by the back of the chair this will slightly move the hoist away from the caretaker If the brake would be applied the caretaker s face will come to close to the hanger bar e Undo the clips on the head side of the sling e Undo the clips on the leg side of the sling e Remove the hoist e Remove the sling unless this is a person specific sling DA Step ic Lifting to a toilet e Follow the same instructions as when lifting to a chair e Only us a toilet sling when lifting to a toilet e Lower the caretaker s pants until the knees before placing the caretaker on the toilet Further lower the pants after placing the caretaker on the toilet e While using the toilet undo the toilet sling from the attachment points of the hanger bar e Raise the caretakers pants after the toilet use again until the knees lift the caretaker and fully raise the pants Step 1d Lifting to a bath e For lifting to a bath use the instructions for lifting to a bed e Use the special bath sling for lifting to a bath 4 1 Cleaning instructions OpeMax hoist The best wa
13. lings can be used up to a maximum of 160kg unless otherwise stated 1A 3 1 Before use Check the OpeMax on the following points before use e Place the battery on the OpeMax e Turn on the OpeMax by turning the emergency button clock wise e Check the capacity of the battery with the battery indicator on the control box e Check whether the used sling fits the purpose and the transfer e Check the condition of the sling and the clips e Carefully place the sling The OpeMax can only be used as described in this user manual Always make sure the working environment is nice and clean 3 2 Possible transfers The OpeMax can be used for the following transfers e From a wheel chair to a bed and vice versa e From a wheel chair to a toilet and vice versa e From a wheel chair to a shower bath trolley and vice versa e From the floor to a wheel chair or a bed Several operations are similar for all transfers These operations are divided into the following steps e Placing the caretaker into the OpeMax paragraph 3 3 page 20 e Moving the caretaker with the OpeMax _ paragraph 3 4 page 27 e Taking the caretaker out of the OpeMax paragraph 3 5 page 29 Sometimes an operation is only applicable in a specific situation like lifting a caretaker from a bed instead of a chair This will be marked clearly in the lifting instructions 0200 080808 08080800 Use 3 3 3 Placing the caretaker into the OpeMax Step 1 Before st
14. o a hammock shaped sling which is attached to the hanger bar with clips Several sizes and types of Slings are available each for its own purpose paragraph 2 9 2 page 17 Some caretakers are only allowed to be lifted with a specific type of sling Follow the directions about which type of sling to use for a specific caretaker Regularly check slings for signs of wear or damage Only use the OpeMax in combination with a sling that is delivered by OpeMed Always contact OpeMed before using alternativ slings FI SARETA The sling needs to fully support the caretaker in the sitting position as well as in the lying position For extra support of head and shoulders two plastic whalebones need to be put into the special pockets on the head side of the sling as shown in figure 16 2 9 3 Types and sizes of slings Specific transfers require specific slings When transferring to a chair a different type of Sling is required compared to when transferring to a toilet or a bath An overview of available types of slings and the way they are applied is given in table 1 Each type of sling can be delivered in different sizes The next characteristics are important for determining the required size weight size and shape of the caretaker available hip stability pain amputations etc A general guideline to determine the required size is given in table 2 Standard OpeMed slings can be used up to a maximum weight of 200 kg AN person specific s
15. ransferring and lifting caretakers in the health care sector asks a lot of energy and high professionalism from several parties and especially from carers OpeMed delivers services and products for people who are involved daily with these transfers The mobility of the caretaker is our starting point together with the caretakers and carers we develop solutions to improve or maintain the caretakers mobility By taking into account and using the moving possibilities of the caretaker we aim at delivering an optimal quality of care and an improvement of labour conditions for the carer OpeMed can deliver the following products services e Hoists e High low baths e Standing aids e Toilet and shower chairs e Bed hoists e Shower trolleys e Ceiling hoists e Other transfer aids e Accessories for transfer aids e Training and advise The vision services and product of OpeMed make OpeMed the perfect partner for carers and caretakers 5 3 Contact details OpeMed Europe Ltd 19 Riverside Park Farnham Surrey GU9 7UG United Kingdom T 44 0 1252 758858 F 44 0 870 8310099 E info opemed net
16. s e Place the arms of the caretaker inside the sling on the lap of the caretaker This is especially required to prevent the caretaker s fingers from getting between the hinging parts of the hanger bar With the toilet sling e Place the arms of the caretaker outside the sling make sure the upper belts with the clips are below the arms Pay attention to the danger of getting stuck with all movements of the hoist especially between the following parts between lifting arm and spindle between spindle and engine shaft between the hinging parts of the hanger bar Step 8 Take the hand held control and stand as close to the caretaker as possible Step 9 Move the lifting arm a little bit upward turtle speed in order to put tension on all the clips Step 10 Check all the attachment points again If a clip is not properly attached lower the caretaker and attach the clip properly Then lift the caretaker a little bit upwards again Step 11 Tell the caretaker the lifting process will begin 3 4 Moving the caretaker with the OpeMax Step 1 Lift the caretaker using the hand held control e Adapt the lifting speed to the situation Do not lift the caretaker higher than necessary for moving the hoist Step 2 Move the hoist e Moving the hoist is the easiest when the swivelling wheels are in the correct position in line with the driving direction e While moving walk with the lift as close to the caretaker as
17. s not function e Check whether the emergency button is de activated red button on control box turn clock wise e For de activation of the emergency button see also paragraph 2 6 1 page 10 e Check whether the battery is fully charged e For checking the battery capacity see paragraph 2 6 3 page 11 e When the hoist is still not working alarm the check technical service department Complete user manuals and maintenance instructions of the OpeMax are available at the technical service department and the ergo therapeutic department If this is not the case both the carers and the technical service department should be aware of this 4 5 Disposal For disposal the OpeMax can be returned to OpeMed This is also possible with batteries chargers slings etc If you chose to dispose the batteries yourself be aware of the fact that these batteries are chemical waste 5 1 Warranty statements OpeMed gives a 1 year warranty on the OpeMax OpeMed does not give warranty on any parts that are exposed to wear like wheels slings or batteries This warranty does not apply to damage or failure of the OpeMax which is caused by improper or un professional use or repairs done by others than OpeMed The judgement on this part lies with OpeMed or an by OpeMed appointed representative OpeMed is free to change the product in any way also not according to this manual OpeMed does not need to inform the client of this in any way 5 2 About OpeMed T
18. scription 2 2 4 Battery Fig 1 Handle 2 Fixing stop 2 x Figure 6 Fixing mechanism on the backside of the battery Always make sure the battery is sufficiently charged before using the OpeMax The battery has an easy to use fixing mechanism to attach it to the control box or the battery charger Figure 5 shows how the battery is placed on the control box Figure 6 shows in more detail how the handle of the battery has to be attached around the two fixing stops The easiest way to do this is by pushing the handle on the top side of the battery while placing it R e o o Iileor Man ial rafNONR 2 5 Battery Charger Figure 7 Placing the battery onto the battery charger Batteries for the OpeMax are charged with a battery charger This battery charger is delivered separately with the hoist Batteries are placed on the charger in the same way as on the control box see figure7 It is advisable to have two batteries available at all time one in the hoist and one in the charger in order to always have access to a charged battery 2 5 1 Charging the batteries In order to get the longest life span from the batteries it is necessary to charge them on a regular basis It is advised to charge the batteries at least once a week A battery indicator on the control box shows whether it is necessary to charge a battery Charge the battery instantly when the battery indicator on the control box shows the capacity is less than 50
19. t be used to help caretakers with standing up or walking usually an active hoist like the James will be used for these purposes The OpeMax meets the following demands by KBOH e The user can be lifted from a sitting or lying position and will hang in a semi sitting position After transportation of hoist the user can be placed back on the supporting element in a sitting or lying position e The hoist can be used in combination with wheelchairs without having to remove foot leg or arm supports The hoist can be placed around the wheelchair from the front or sideways with one of the legs of the under frame between the wheels of the wheelchair e The hoist can be used in combination with an accessible bed shower window or dressing table at working height Next to this the hoist can be used for transfers to and from the floor With this the OpeMax also complies to the demands set by the European Standards ISO 10535 and the GQ quality mark T 02 cluster UTT Under normal conditions and with the exception of slings and batteries the expected life span of the hoist is 10 years 100 000 transfers provided the hoist is maintained as instructed 1 5 Points of attention The OpeMax is designed to lift and transfer caretakers in combination with an appropriate sling the OpeMax can only be used for this purpose Any other form of use is not allowed It is not allowed to lift more than 227kg 500lbs with the OpeMax unless otherwise sta
20. ted on the lift It is not allowed to use the hoist on surfaces with a slope of more than 5 decimal degrees It is not allowed to lift any object e g a chair or wheelchair together with the caretaker Special caution needs to be taken when the clips of a sling are attached to the hanger bar incorrectly attaching these clips can cause a fall of the caretaker and lead to severe injuries The lifting engine of the hoist only serves to raise the lifting arm and should never be used as a handle or support Pushing or pulling the hoist on this engine also with feet can lead to dangerous situations Always check whether sufficient space is available above the hoist before lifting the hoist should never get stuck When passing a door casing always check whether there is sufficient space above the lifting arm Only use the OpeMax in combination with a sling that is delivered by OpeMed Always contact OpeMed before using alternative slings Treat the lift with care and always make sure the working environment is neat and clean Working with the hoist is only allowed to authorized personnel The OpeMax needs at least once a year a periodical inspection Service and maintenance of the hoist is only allowed to be carried out by authorized personnel Replacing hanger bars or other constructive parts of the hoist is only allowed to authorized personnel Charging the battery always needs to be done in well ventilated dry rooms Battery chargers nee
21. ving the caretaker with the OPEMAaX ccccececssceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeans 25 35 Taking the caretaker out of the OpeMaX cccceecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 26 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning INST GUIONS asnar a nee a 27 4 2 Daily Weekly Maintenance ccscscsecscsesecscntcecuececeeanseeeeanseeeeanseeasanseeens 28 4 3 Annual inspection and maintenance cscececeecececeeneeeanceenenesearenensnenes 28 4 4 If the OpeMax does not function s ssssesssssssnnrnnnnnnrnrnrnnrnrnrnrnnrnrnrnnnnnnne 29 4 5 IS OSA tate secededdaanenaumeeieasateauatsra sene aetna anesolsntnenent seveaeaseataa qari neeziaea 30 Appendix 5 1 Warranty Statements cerna a tena lueut TEA 31 5 2 ADOUT ODEMEO ici catenins valent terest nae eteenaanaeee ert aaa 31 5 3 Contact detalls asmora ene en Oe ee ee 31 1 1 About this manual The aim of this user manual is to enable carers to operate the OpeMax and to let them carry out small preventive maintenance jobs This manual deals with the following aspects related to operating the OpeMax e Parts description e Working principle description e Step by step lifting instructions e Maintenance of the OpeMax to be carried out by the carer Next to this manual the following documentation on the OpeMax is available e Technical manual The technical manual is developed for the technical service department and contains maintenance procedures repair procedures parts lists with order numbers
22. wn 4 Figure 10 Emergency control 1 Battery empty 2 Battery fully charged 0 25 50 75 100 CAPACITY CAPACITY Figure 11 Battery indicator The battery indicator shows the capacity of the placed battery as shown in figure 11 The values on the battery indicator should be read as follows e 50 100 up to two empty rectangles The battery has sufficient capacity and the hoist can be used e 25 50 rectangle with plug is shown The battery has to be charged but the hoist can still be used e 0 25 rectangle with STOP is shown The battery has to be charged and the hoist should not be used When the emergency button is activated the battery indicator will show the battery is empty fig 11 nr 1 even when this is not necessarily the case Therefore only check the capacity when the emergency button is de activated 12 2 7 Hand held control Hoist up Hoist down Under frame open Under frame close Hanger bar to sitting position Hanger bar to lying position oO Ul BR WN The OpeMax is operated with the hand held control The hand held control is used to e move the lifting arm up or down e open or close the legs of the under frame e bring the hanger bar from a lying position into a sitting position only with powered hanger bar The hand held control is provided with e a curling wire with which it is attached to the control box e a brace to attach it to the hoist e the control buttons as shown in figure 12
23. y to clean the OpeMax is with a moist cloth Use normal house cleaning detergents Slings Slings can be machine washed at 60 degrees Celsius When disinfecting always use the concentration as directed on the package of the disinfectant For more information about washing the slings see paragraph 2 9 4 page 17 Do not use aggressive solvents when cleaning the hoist or the slings 4 2 Daily Weekly maintenance For normal use the OpeMax hardly requires maintenance We do however advice to pay attention to the following points daily in order to prevent or recognize problems in time Act Remark Clean the hoist See paragraph 4 1 page 32 for cleaning instructions Wash the slings See paragraph 2 9 4 page 18 for washing instructions Charge the batteries regularly It is advised to charge all batteries also spare batteries at least once a week Check whether the hoist operates smooth Alarm the technical service department in order to let them grease or change parts that hinder smooth operation Check for irregular sounds Alarm the technical service department in order to let them grease or change parts that make irregular sounds If any doubt occurs about the condition or functioning of the OpeMax always alarm the technical service department 4 3 Annual inspection and maintenance The hoist needs to be checked once a year according to the NTA guidelines This needs to be done by an authorized institution 4 4 If the OpeMax doe
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