Oxford Voyager Portable User Manual
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1. e Dusty or dirty e Very humid e Moving or vibrating Do not attempt to put a damaged battery into a charger Inspect the battery first for dents or damage Portable VOYAGER rev 6 Eject the battery from the lift unit by using the Battery Eject Button 1 Keep your hand near the opening to catch the battery 2 Keep one hand near the opening for the battery 2 before pushing eject button Do not allow the battery to eject and fall Insert the battery into the charger 3 with the silver contact points of the battery going into the charger The charging indicator light will illuminate red to white to green depending on the battery drain If the light does not go on check the Troubleshooting section in this manual for assistance If the battery is low the light will show red or orange when you place the battery in the charger The light will gradually turn to a white or yellow color then to green when fully charged Whenever possible leave the battery in the charger when the lift is not in use At minimum charge the battery until the light is green before using again This will extend the life of the battery When the lift is needed again pull the battery out of the charger and gently slide it back into the Voyager Portable lift The silver contacts should be inside the lift The power cord can remain plugged into the wall indefinitely convenient for overnight recharging2. 11 e lf the battery has been in the charger for an Insert the battery into the charger with the silver contact points of the battery going into the charger e The charging indicator light will flash yellow while the battery is charging If the battery is approximately within 85 of being fully charged the charging indicator light will illuminate solid yellow e If the battery is low it will take approximately 2 hours for a full charge Whenever possible leave the battery in the charger when the lift is not in use At minimum charge the battery until the light is solid yellow not flashing before using again This will extend the life of the battery e When the lift is needed again pull the battery out of the charger and gently slide it back into the Voyager portable lift The silver contacts should be inside the lift e The power cord can remain plugged into the wall indefinitely convenient for overnight recharging e The battery can be left in the charger for an extended period of time without damaging either the charger or battery e If the green light does not go on when the charger is plugged into an electrical outlet see Troubleshooting extended period of time or if the battery has not been drained it is possible that the light on the charger will turn off or will not go on This is only the case when the battery is 99 9 charged e To test the charger use the battery in the lift a few times the
3. y BHM MEDICAL BHM batteries are specially designed for BHM charging systems Aftempting to use an unauthorized battery may seriously damage the lift and or the charger 6 6 Charger Fuse Replacement Charger A8200 only lf the charger light does not illuminate when there is a battery in it do the following steps 1 Make sure the battery is properly placed in the charger The silver contact points should be inside the charger 2 Check to make sure the power cord is correctly plugged in to the charger and the wall 3 If the light still doesn t work plug the charger into a different outlet in a different area to ensure that the outlet is working properly 4 Pull the power cord out of the charger Under the socket on the charger there is a drawer or magazine where there is a fuse Using a pen or screwdriver pull the drawer out gently Pull the burnt fuse out of the drawer that is next to the charger see diagram below and discard Take the replacement fuse and place it in the same slot where the burnt fuse was Slide the drawer back into the charger Plug the power cord into the charger Place the battery into the charger and check for the light 5 If the light does not illuminate contact your local dealer or representative for assistance 14 MAINTENANCE Replacement fuse Replace the fuse with the following Fuse GMC 0 5 A 250 V North America When input is 120 Vac Product C8FG
4. Periodic inspection Condition report Action taken Inspected by Printed Signature Service Type Pre delivery Periodic inspection Condition report Action taken Inspected by Printed Signature Portable VOYAGER rev 6 20 Service Type Condition report Action taken Service Type Condition report Action taken Service Type Condition report Action taken Service Type Condition report Action taken Pre delivery Pre delivery Pre delivery Pre delivery Portable VOYAGER rev 6 Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed LOG BOOK Signature Signature Signature Signature 21 Service Type Condition report Action taken Service Type Condition report Action taken Service Type Condition report Action taken Service Type Condition report Action taken Pre delivery Pre delivery Pre delivery Pre delivery Portable VOYAGER rev
5. please contact BHM Medical see contact information in Table of Contents Do not return products to our factory without prior authorization BHM Medical will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Number C O D shipments will be refused all shipments to BHM Medical must be prepaid For this warranty to be valid the purchaser must present its original proof of purchase at the moment of the claim The defective unit assembly or part must be returned to BHM Medical for inspection The part or components repaired or replaced are guaranteed for the remaining period of the initial warranty Limitations and Exclusions The warranty above does not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced No warranty claim shall apply where the product or any other part thereof has been altered varied modified or damaged either accidentally or through improper or negligent use and storage Warranty does not apply to products modified without BHM Medical s express written consent including but not limited to products modified with unauthorized parts or attachments to products damaged by reason of repairs made to any component without the specific consent of BHM Medical or to products damaged by circumstances beyond BHM Medical s control BHM Medical will solely determine evaluation of warranty claim The warranty does not apply to problems arising from normal wear or failure to adhere to the instructions in t
6. rev 6 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT 3 3 Parts Description ook Strap E 4 mm Allen key mr Carry handle l o TJ A Battery eject Y T j NG Control CA buttons Carry Bar Optional Battery handset on ae Batte ry ee is Charge indicator Fuse magazine K TP new amp ia NOS old ig y Power cord 3 4 Dimension I 3 140mm 5 5 j i nA o o AN NN LIA a J IN pe Z OR E N HA 10 a E M N Nm E 00 mM al 00 N y o gt d Pd m po MEE 404mm 15 9 132mm 5 2 44mm 17 5 _ OPERATION 3 Attach the round hook to the trolley in the 4 OPERATION track 4 1 How to use the Voyager Portable READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE VOYAGER SIEL To help you reach the trolley use Always carry out the daily checklist before the arm extension as follows each lift use Insert the round hook into the loop of the arm extension A8300 1 then hook it to the Damage to the lift may occur if trolley in the track 2 AN not properly handled Carry the VOYAGER PORTABLE by its handle only Do not carry the lift with the reacher accessory or 1 e 2 other accessory not intended to Q Noy be used to carry the lift U Install the patient sling se
7. the left locked position If not the lift will not operate Tighten the tension on the strap to help move the Quick Release Knob Is there tension on the strap The Anti Crush feature will prevent the lift from working if there is no tension If all of the previous points have been checked without success you probably have a motor or electric problem you then need to call your BHM Medical representative If the load is more than safe working load the unit will not work due to an overload protection on the motor Has the lift been making a beeping sound The battery is low and needs to be charged Batteries are low recharge them Check the orientation of the battery The silver contact points should be inside the charger ls the charger plugged into a standard outlet Check the condition of the fuse If needed change it with a spare one see Maintenance section of this manual Has the battery been in the charger for many hours See Battery Information and Charging the Battery in Maintenance section Battery is damaged have it replaced Try a different battery in the charger if available Take the battery and charger to a certified technician 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Battery is always dead after a few e Replace battery with a new one the life of the current one transfers 3 to 5 is probably nearly over See the Battery Information section on page 20 The light on the cha
8. 6 Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed Periodic inspection Inspected by Printed LOG BOOK Signature Signature Signature Signature 22 WARRANTY 10 WARRANTY This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of BHM products BHM Medical Inc warrants its products to be free from defects in material under normal use and service within the periods stated below from the date of purchase If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at BHM Medical s option This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product BHM Medical s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement Patient Lifter including Hydraulics 1 year Weighing Devices 1 year Accessories on Lifter 1 year Slings 1 year Batteries Voyager Portable 3 months Batteries All other lifts 1 year Easytrack System 1 year For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the BHM Medical product In the event that you do not receive satisfactory warranty service
9. 6 EQUIPMENT WARNING LABELS gt INSPECT all precautionary labels on the equipment Order and replace all labels that cannot be easily read Portable VOYAGER rev 6 6 3 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT 3 1 Lift Unit The lift unit is an aluminium frame based system driven by a gear reduced high torque motor OPERATING FEATURES e Ultra light 5 45 kg 12 pounds battery included e Electronic soft start and soft stop motor control e Easily accessible controls on both sides of the unit e Manual emergency lowering device in case of electrical failure e Emergency brake in case of mechanical failure Operates on the same principle as a car safety belt mechanism Quick Release feature allows very fast winding and unwinding of the strap before and after transfer operation e Anti crush feature stops the lift when there is no tension on the strap avoiding any injury to the patient This feature also prevents the strap from getting twisted inside the machine e Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload e Low battery disconnect system to protect batteries from been drained e Lifting speed 4 cm sec 1 6 in sec e Strap length up to 2 2 m 88 inches Tested for 1363 6 kg 3000 Ibs e CSA No 601 1 UL No 2601 1 and CE certifications e Respects EMI standards 3 2 What s included Voyager lift Battery Charger Power cord 4 mm Allen key Instruction manual Portable VOYAGER
10. EE DA dad gale ia Done oe 7 3 2 WA SING EED ED EE EEEE ei E E N 7 3 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION ei EE ee oe ee cda lo a ED 7 3 4 TDIR E i E E E E E EAE E DATA E AN E EE EERE EE E T 7 A OPERATION cera a e es eo A aO a ee ee DE DE EG SE Se ii 8 4 1 HOW TO USE THE VOYAGER POR FABLE ie EG ond eo lao deals de 8 4 2 EMERGENCY LOWERING FEA TU Riis oot dict SG a AG who ated GE De ee 9 4 3 SUSI Ge SAG SEE dao les tol doo rra cas Lo el 10 5 BATTERY INFORMATION cds 10 5 1 CHARGER SPECIFICATIONSZAS200 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 11 5 2 CHARGING THE BATTERY WITH CHARGER A 8200 ccccccccccssccccccsssccececsscccecesseceececssssesecssseceeessacs 11 5 3 CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS 700 13500 oc cccccccccccccccssscccecseccecsscceessceesessscecstecesesssesessueeecsseeeetseeeeens 12 5 4 CHARGING THE BATTERY WITH CHARGER 700 13500 ccc ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 6 MAINTENANCE iii ee oe Ge de ee Ge Ge EG ee Ge E Ge ia 13 6 1 DAY CHE CK ISTE DE et a e o nd es o de o e 13 6 2 INSPECTION ANIC CE AINING soe o A e e EG ie les 13 6 3 STRAPINSPEETION SES e od e N GE EE 13 6 4 FLAN DEING AND STORAGE e a edo din 14 6 5 BATIRE REPACEMENT st De dados ie ee dol de ed dea le decada 14 6 6 CHARGER FUSE REPLACEMENT CHARGER A8200 ONLY ees ees ee ee see ee see se se ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee see ee ee ee ee 14 6 7 AAC O A A A EE 15 6 8 ANNAN SPECTIO oa a odo art ide osea 15 6 9 EE REGUEA DONE SS e teo cis d
11. HE BATTERY IS REMOVED DISCARD BATTERY AND REPLACE lf you cannot remove the battery after trying the above contact your local dealer or representative for assistance Portable VOYAGER rev 6 18 ACCESSORIES 8 ACCESSORIES BATTERY zz x HOOK Product No A8500 gt BOM Product No Q8000 CHARGERS STANDARD TROLLEY WE Product No A5900 0 Product No A8200 SWIVEL TROLLEY Product No A5910 Product No 700 13500 A ES FUSE Product No C8FGMCO 5 120 24 volt North America C8FGMCO 25 240 24 volt European ARM EXTENSION Product No A8300 HANDSET Product No 700 13600 J ADJUSTABLE STRAP EXTENSION Product No A3710 Portable VOYAGER rev 6 19 LOG BOOK 9 LOG BOOK Product Name VOYAGER PORTABLE Product Serial Number Date of purchase Warranty Period Distributed By Owner Checklist Ensure the lift is serviced regularly as the Maintenance Inspection Checklist on page 27 Contact an authorized BHM Medical Distributor Service Agent immediately if there are any problems with the operation of the device Ensure the log book is completed and signed Record any repairs required Withdraw the patient lifter from service if inspection reveals that user safety is jeopardized in any way from use of the patient lifter TO BE COMPLETED AFTER EACH SERVICE OR INSPECTION Service Type Pre delivery
12. ILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MORE INFORMATION Portable VOYAGER rev 6 15 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 6 10 Maintenance Inspection Checklist TO BE INSPECTED BY USER TOBEINSPECTEDBYUSER SSI ITEM INITIALLY BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY 2 6 YEAR 2 YEARS USE MONTHS MONTHS LIFT DEVICE Inspect round hook on the strap of the lift for X damage or cracks Inspect trolley in rail for damage rust or cracks X Replace if damaged overt inspecion gese SLING AND HARDWARE EET FT x d inspecting wese vereer RE Inspect sling straps for wear Inspect for any defect or loose threads in the stitched areas Cleaning sling as indicated on the tag When Necessary ACCESSORIES Verify strap extension for wear Replace strap Inspect the welding aspect on the frame to detect cracks Inspect connecting joints for proper attachment Verify that the emergency brake on the drum is turning freely Verify emergency devices for good functioning Maintenance inspection points are suggested by the manufacturer however in certain cases some inspections should be done on a more frequent basis By continuing to use the lift without replacing the listed parts in this maintenance inspection checklist caregiver and patient safety is greatly compromised Portable VOYAGER rev 6 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 TROUBLESHOOTING DO NOT attempt to open the VOYAGER PORTABLE Only a certified technician is authorized to op
13. Ltd BHM Medical Inc High St Wollaston 2001 Tanguay Street Stourbridge Magog Quebec W Midlands Canada J1X 5Y5 DY8 4ZH Phone 1 819 868 044 Tel 44 1384 446688 Fax 1 819 868 2249 Fax 44 1384 446699 www bhm medical com www sunrisemedical co uk email bhm bhm medical com VOYAGER 420 550 800 rev 3 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TN PRODUC TION pronacar dd Ge 2 SUITABILITY os ee DE DE GE o Di o a ED AG EA De 2 GPR AS ae EE AE ie oc SEE EE AE AS N RE RE EE IAN E Ge GE AS Sacer ne cee oat Ee Aas 2 E INTRODUCTION RS Do oasis Se Ee dase ee DE Ge dots Ge EO EE DE GE 4 1 1 HOWTO SE THIS IMAN DAD di carts Sa Niet OD ES De dS ce thane tad Nal ee ad ase sea onan 4 1 2 E OOIPMENTIDENTIEIGSTION N tad bed 4 1 3 RECEIPT Or EOUIPMENT sies ee Ge ee ia ee ed GE GE 4 1 4 E EY TO SYMBOLS SE seems serra ae we de e td Wen o dl E ED ed a en i 4 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccsccccccccccccccccs 5 2 1 Gell Ul eed Ale si n Ge rR A SNORE ET OTE ONT 5 2 2 ESTE EIN Gre WITH THE VOYAGER es OG DS eta e ids o a o a ut te boe De oe es 5 2 3 SING USAGE ii EER EE e RE ase deh 6 2 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION es a a e ee ee ee es ee ee Ud ad 6 2 5 PARTS AND AGGESSORIE Si Va Ee SE GE casa EG GE OG Ge EE EO ii 6 2 6 EQUIPMENT WARNING LABE CS sesde eens ie esse ed ve see E ed ed ed ee 6 3 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT SG id esse ees Ge ii ese ee eie 7 3 1 ia St Ee ee ek at O GE Go Net ED EE Ee ONE
14. MCO 5 GMC 0 25 A 250 V European When input is 240 Vac Product C8FGMCO 250 The fuse may also be ordered through your local dealer or representative 6 7 Sling Inspection e Confirm the sling is a Sunrise Medical sling e Check the load bearing straps for wear or fraying e Check the sling straps are securely stitched e Check the body of the sling for wear cuts in the fabric e Check any sling accessories ie additional spreader bars side suspenders for wear on the hooks or central Suspension point 6 8 Annual Inspection The Voyager Portable and its accessories must be inspected annually by a certified technician VOYAGER PORTABLE AND ACCESSORIES MUST BE SERVICED EVERY 12 MONTHS AS A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IN THE UK THE VOYAGER PORTABLE MUST BE INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLAINCE WITH 1998 No 2307 HEALTH amp SAFETY LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1998 Do not attempt to do the inspection unless you are certified to do so As part of the annual inspection an annual load test with the safe working load must be performed on the VOYAGER PORTABLE as required for CE MARK MAINTENANCE After annual inspection have the log book signed by the certified technician 6 9 UK Regulations IN THE UK THE VOYAGER PORTABLE MUST BE INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLAINCE WITH 1998 NO 2307 HEALTH amp SAFETY LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1998 YOUR DEALER W
15. TERY MAY HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE THAT IS NOT VISIBLE IT MAY LOSE ITS ABILITY TO RECHARGE Due to internal damage caused when the battery is dropped the battery may indicate that it is fully charged when in fact the battery cannot hold a full charge A green light indicated on the charger may not accurately reflect a full charge on a damaged battery NEVER attempt to use a battery that appears to be damaged or dented DO NOT store battery near a heat source Heat will damage the battery Always keep metal battery contacts clean e 24 Vdc 2 0 Ah interchangeable and rechargeable battery e Provides 10 to 30 transfers per battery charge may vary depending on patient weight and battery condition See graph below Life cycle number of charging cycles of the battery is largely dependent on the depth of discharge in each cycle The more the battery is drained the shorter its life span The life of the Portable VOYAGER rev 6 OPERATION battery is also related to such factors as varying temperatures and rest periods between charge and discharge Graph 1 Number of recharge vs Depth of discharge oS gt O Q o O Charge discharge cycles GRAPH 1 illustrates the relationship between discharging depth and expected battery life If you use only 30 of the battery power between each charge you can expect the battery to fully charge 1050 times If you drain the battery until it beeps every ti
16. USER MANUAL Revision 4 Jan 2002 IMPORTANT Read these instructions before installing operating or servicing this system VOYAGER PORTABLE 1 1 1 DO NOT DESTROY KEEP KEY ENCLOSED AND MANUAL WITH THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES IMPORTANT Read these instructions before installing operating or servicing this system VOYAGER 420 550 800 rev 3 INTRODUCTION This lift has been distributed by Sunrise Medical Ltd lt is manufactured by BHM Medical Inc Quebec Canada Please take the time to read the entire manual including the section on Safety Instructions and Warnings It contains important information that will allow you to take advantage of all the characteristics of your Voyager patient lift Suitability The Voyager range of lifts are suitable for the following categories of lift within the working parameters of the lifts specified in the technical specifications Category A Wheelchair Category B Bed Category C Bath Category D Toilet shower chair Category E Floor Category F 90 degree rotation The Voyager series are suitable for patients in the sitting sitting recumbent and recumbent positions Approvals CSA 601 1 UL 2601 1 EN 60601 1 EN ISO 10535 Lifting device SGS UK Test Report DUR22107 AC OO Note BHM Medical is constantly improving its products For this reason it may be possible to encounter a modification of product without revision of this guide Sunrise Medical
17. damage or possible personal injury NOTE this symbol offers helpful IN information concerning certain operating procedures Additional copies of this manual can be purchased by contacting your supplier Include the User Manual product number and equipment identification numbers Portable VOYAGER rev 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 Equipment Identification The unit s identification number specification model serial number appears on a silver nameplate attached to the back of base 1 3 Receipt of Equipment Upon receipt of the equipment verify it against the packing list to ensure it is complete and inspect the equipment for possible damage due to shipping If there is any damage DO NOT USE the equipment and notify the carrier immediately to file a claim Provide complete information concerning damage claims or shipping errors to your supplier Include all equipment identification numbers and group part numbers if any as described above along with a full description of damaged parts 1 4 Key to Symbols THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED ON LIFTER S ATTACHMENT LABELS CE This symbol is required to be displayed on regulated products for sale in the European Market lt indicates that the product complies with applicable European Directives related to health safety environment and consumer protection SWL Safe Working Load represents the maximum load the lifter is rated for safe operation The follo
18. e sling installation 2 Take the battery out of the charger and insert it into the lift Make sure the silver contact points go inside the lift Once the patient sling is installed unwind the strap There are two ways to unwind the strap Hold the lift with one hand at all times when near a patient First you can press the button while 5 holding tension on the strap with the other hand there must be tension on the strap for the lift to function The other way to do this is to use the QUICK RELEASE Push the knob 1 and pull the strap out of the lift 2 Lower the lift below the chin before beginning to attach the sling straps this is to avoid the risk of facial contact caused by movement of the lift For a patient in a lying position lower the lift near the thorax and then install the straps 6 Attach the straps of the sling as described in the sling attachment instructions for the sling to be used See sling installation 7 Lift the patient slightly by pressing the control button BEFORE LIFTING THE PATIENT 1 Make sure that all straps are Push knob completely over to AN ensure the QUICK RELEASE will attached to the carry bar work properly Make sure the patient s arms are safely out of the way Make sure the sling is not caught on an obstruction wheelchair brake or arm of chair QUICK RELEASE will not work if AN there is tension on the strap A Make sure the strap ha
19. ease the knob 1 only when the strap is not going in motion This will prevent wear of the internal components 15 Sling may be removed from around the patient Portable VOYAGER rev 6 OPERATION 4 2 Emergency Lowering Feature The Voyager Portable has an emergency manual lowering feature in the event of an electrical or functional failure If the lift malfunctions when a patient is being transferred the emergency manual lowering device provides a safe way of lowering the patient onto a chair or bed To operate the emergency lowering feature 1 Find the rubber stopper and label on the side of the lift 2 Pull the rubber stopper out of the Voyager Portable casing DO NOT DISCARD 3 Move the patient over a bed or chair Using the Allen key provided with this manual turn the key clockwise to lower the patient into the chair As the key turns the motor directly each key turn will move the patient slightly To lower the patient more quickly use a power drill with a 4 mm Allen key bit 5 Once the patient is lowered safely into a chair or bed take the lift to a certified technician to be serviced 4 3 Sling Usage e See separate Sling Manual for sling usage e Only use Sunrise Oxford in UK slings e Only use slings as per the manufacturer s guidelines e Inspect and maintain slings as per manufacturer s guidelines 5 Battery Information DO NOT DROP BATTERY A AN DROPPED BAT
20. efects strap should be changed immediately By continuing to use the lift without changing the strap caregiver and patient safety is greatly compromised In any case manufacturer recommends to change strap at least every two years By continuing to use the lift without changing the strap caregiver and patient safety is greatly compromised Take note of results of inspection in the log book at the end of this manual 6 4 Handling and Storage Avoid violent shock during transportation The lift should not remain stored for long periods of time without recharging the batteries Medical BHM recommends A charging of batteries at least every two weeks even if the lift is This will prevent not used premature aging of batteries 6 5 Battery Replacement BHM uses sealed lead acid batteries Contrary to nickel cadmium BHM batteries do not have Portable VOYAGER rev 6 MAINTENANCE any memory effect Therefore batteries should not be completely drained before recharge Replace the battery when it has been dropped or if there is a noticeable reduction in the number of transfers that can be performed between charges If you notice the Voyager Portable beeping see the instructions in Troubleshooting section to ensure it is a problem with the battery To replace a battery contact your local dealer or representative and order product A8500 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE A BATTERY NOT AUTHORIZED BY
21. en the VOYAGER PORTABLE N Alterations made to the VOYAGER PORTABLE by someone other than a certified technician may cause serious injury PROBLEMS TO CHECK The unit does not work when you press e Make sure the handset is plugged correctly into the unit the Jor buttons on the handset The unit does not work when you press the or buttons on both sides of the lift The unit starts and stops repetitively The lift emits a beep during utilization The unit may stop lifting but you can still lower it Charge indicator on the charger A8200 green red does not light up when the battery is in the charger The light on the charger A8200 shows green when the battery is inserted yet the lift will only work when there is no one in the lift When you attempt to transfer someone the lift stops The light on the charger A8200 always lights up red does not turn to green after an overnight charge Portable VOYAGER rev 6 Use the control switches directly on the unit If they are working it indicates a problem with the handset you would then need to change the handset Is the battery charged and correctly installed Ensure the battery is inserted into the lift with the silver contact points inside the lift Place the battery into the charger and check the light on the charger If the light remains red leave the battery in the charger for approximately 2 hours Is the QUICK RELEASE knob completely to
22. his manual BHM Medical Inc slings are void of warranty if not laundered as per instructions on the Sling Label BHM Medical Inc shall not be liable for damages losses or inconveniences caused by a carrier This warranty replaces any other warranty expressed or implicit and constitutes BHM Medical Inc only obligation towards the purchaser BHM Medical shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever Portable VOYAGER rev 6 23
23. me you can expect the battery to fully charge only 300 times To prolong battery life Put the battery into the charger WHENEVER THE LIFT IS NOT IN USE The battery will not overcharge BHM uses sealed lead acid batteries Contrary to nickel cadmium BHM batteries do not have any memory effect Therefore batteries should not be completely drained before recharge 10 OPERATION The recharging steps should be as follows Graph 2 Number of lifts vs Lift load See step by step instructions 200 300 weight Ibs The graph above GRAPH 2 illustrates the relationship between the load lifted and the number of lifts that can be done with one recharged battery Do not drain the battery excessively This will y dramatically reduce the battery life span If the low battery buzzer sounds be sure to recharge the battery as soon as possible 5 1 Charger Specifications A8200 e Hospital grade charger cord and plug e Charger input 120 Vac 60 Hz 0 5 A North America 240 Vac 50 Hz 0 25 A European 5 2 Charging the Battery with Charger A8200 DO NOT OPERATE THE CHARGER UNIT WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR IF THE UNIT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED DO NOT forcibly bend the power cord or place a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock DO NOT pour liquid on or near the charger DO NOT place the unit in AN locations that are Extremely hot
24. n put the battery in the charger If the light sill does not go on see the Troubleshooting section Portable VOYAGER rev 6 OPERATION 5 3 Charger Specifications 700 13500 new version A ae e Class 2 power cord rated at 2 5 A 100 240 Vac 50 60 Hz e Charger input 100 240 Vac 50 60 Hz 50VA e Charger output 27 Vdc 1A e Input fuse 1A 250 V located inside the charger Solid yellow light showing battery 85 charge Yellow light blinking showing battery under charge Green light showing power to the charger CHARGING uae lt j gt UL MARGE INPUT 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 50VA OUTPUT 27 V 10A LR 101445 GR Cc US C ol JN sm ITEM 700 13500 we 200 MANUFACTURED BY BHM MEDICAL INC MADE IN CANADA 5 4 Charging the Battery with Charger 700 13500 Available Oct 2001 Check to make sure the green light on the charger is illuminated This indicates that the charger is on 12 6 MAINTENANCE ALWAYS CARRY OUT THE DAILY CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH LIFT USE DO NOT attempt to open the VOYAGER PORTABLE Only a certified technician is authorized to open the VOYAGER PORTABLE Alterations made to the VOYAGER PORTABLE by someone other than a certified technician may cause serious injury VOYAGER PORTABLE and accessories must be inspected ANNUALLY by a certified technician in addition to the daily and other periodic visual checks done by the user specified in this secti
25. o e e aves o ep do e GE EE ED od 15 6 10 MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST cccsccsccsccsccscecceccsccecscscsscsccsccecescsecsceeceecescssescescescsscnsescescesceseess 16 7 TROUBLESHOOTING soriana E cia 17 Ss AGEEESSORIE SG ee E evans cia oda ee RE GE De EE GE e 19 9 TOG BOOK es ee Ge ee Ge a 20 10 WARRAN TE Vs ee ee Ge GE eb ss 23 Portable VOYAGER rev 6 3 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 How to use this Manual DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT UNDER STANDING THIS MANUAL To ensure safe operation read the entire manual carefully especially the section on Safety Instructions and Warnings before installing operating or servicing this equipment If anything is not completely understood please contact your supplier for more details Failure to comply with warnings in this manual may result in injury Keep this manual with the lift and refer to it as required Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice to users Throughout this manual the following symbols may appear Pay particular attention to the information provided under these headings These special annotations are easily recognized as follows WARNING this symbol is intended to alert the user to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in serious bodily harm CAUTION this symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions which could prevent product
26. on Preventive maintenance specified in this manual can prevent accidents and reduce repair costs Note all service or repairs to the VOYAGER or its accessories in the log book at the end of this manual Have the document signed by a certified technician 6 1 Daily Check List THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE EACH USE e Has the battery been charged Charge the battery whenever the lift is not in use e Inspect the battery before placing it in the Voyager portable If the battery appears to have any damage DO NOT USE IT Replace the battery immediately Product A8500 e Inspect the lift for any damage If the lift casing does not look properly aligned or there are any cracks or other damage on the lift or any parts are missing DO NOT USE IT Contact your local representative to have the lift serviced e Attach the lift to the trolley in the rail Inspect the visible strap for any signs of wear frays loose threads or other damage If there is any evidence of damage DO NOT USE IT Contact your local representative to have the lift serviced e Inspect the sling for tears frayed straps or loose stitching If the sling has any of the Portable VOYAGER rev 6 MAINTENANCE above damage DO NOT USE IT Contact your local representative to have the sling replaced or repaired e Inspect the reacher and adjustable extension strap if you have these options for wear Check the adjustable exten
27. r Sunrise Voyager ceiling rail systems slings and accessories Slings and accessories designed by any other manufacturer are prohibited and will void the Voyager warranty Use only Sunrise Medical slings and accessories to maintain patient safety and product utility DO NOT use other manufacturer s slings DO NOT use Sunrise slings on other manufacturer s hoists 2 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION gt Batteries may explode leak and cause personal injury if not disposed of properly e Do not place or store the battery under direct sunlight or near a heat source e Do not dispose of in fire e Do not short the battery terminals e Do not incinerate e Flush with water if electrolyte Acid comes in contact with skin or eyes Batteries must be recycled disposed of according to local law regulations When returning batteries insulate their terminals with adhesive tape etc Otherwise the residual electricity in used batteries may cause fire or explosion wed 2 5 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES gt Always use VOYAGER replacement parts and accessories Using other parts and accessories other than recommended by BHM SUNRISE could affect security and efficiency of the entire system SUNRISE VOYAGER slings and patient lift accessories are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with BHM patient transfer aids Sling and accessories designed by other manufactures are not to be used as a component of VOYAGER patient transfer systems 2
28. rger shows green e Battery has either been dropped or damaged in some other yellow for charger 00 13500 when way Replace the battery the battery is inserted yet the lift will only do one or two transfers Charger 700 13500 Green light is not Is the charger plugged into a standard outlet illuminated Try plugging the charger into another outlet to see if it will work Contact your local dealer or representative Charger 700 13500 When battery is Check the orientation of the battery The silver contact inserted into the charger the yellow points should be inside the charger light does not flash or illuminate solid Contact your local dealer or representative The battery does not slide into the lift Check if there is any damage to the battery that would interfere in the lift battery s slot IF THERE IS DAMAGE DO NOT USE THE BATTERY Try to slide in another battery to see if there is any damage in the lift battery s slot If so call your BHM Medical representative if not discard the damaged battery Cannot remove battery from the lift See Operation instructions Charging the Battery on how to remove the battery If the battery will not come out of the lift tilt the lift to the side so that the battery opening is under the lift With your hand guarding the opening for the battery press the eject button on the front of the Voyager Portable while gently tapping the lift to help jolt the battery out of the lift ONCE T
29. s instructed in the Maintenance section of this manual Replace any precautionary or instruction labels that cannot be easily read Avoid violent shock during transportation 2 2 LIFTING WITH THE VOYAGER YOUR LIFT is for transferring patients only Do not use the lift for any other purpose ALWAYS carry out the daily checklist before using the lift Voyager ceiling lifts are intended to be used for patients within the specified weight limit indicated for the lift Do not attempt to lift more than the weight limit indicated Before attempting to transfer the patient must be assessed by a qualified professional Voyager ceiling lifts must be used by a caregiver with proper training to work with the patient to be transferred ONLY trained and qualified caregivers should transfer a patient DO NOT attempt to use the lift if you have not been properly trained to do so ALWAYS be prepared before attempting to transfer a patient FOLLOW lifting procedures outlined in this manual Portable VOYAGER rev 6 5 2 3 SLING USAGE V V V V Y Y gt gt ONLY use Sunrise slings that are designed to fit with the Voyager ALWAYS refer to the Sling User Manual for instruction on fitting care and maintenance DO NOT use a sling that is not recommended for the lift NEVER use a damaged torn or frayed sling ALWAYS place the sling around the patient according to the instructions enclosed Voyager ceiling lifts are specifically designed fo
30. s some slack in it before attempting to slide the knob over DO NOT force the knob It should slide easily If any of the above occur lower the patient immediately and correct the problem Portable VOYAGER rev 6 8 8 Lift until the patients buttock clears the arm supports or the top of the bath or bed before moving the patient Guide the legs past any obstacle 9 When the patient is located above the desired point of transfer and ready to be lowered press the button 10 Use the handles on the back of the sling to position the patient when transferring into a chair Hold the handles firmly as the sling lowers and the sling will tilt back to position the patient 11 Once the patient is properly seated and the straps are loose remove the sling from the lift Hold the lift with one hand at all times when near a patient 12 Slide the lift away from the patient 13 Unhook the lift from the A trolley in the rail and use the QUICK RELEASE to shorten the strap To do so push the knob 1 and hold the strap while it winds itself into the lift Push knob completely over to ensure the QUICK RELEASE will work properly QUICK RELEASE will not work AN if there is tension on the strap Make sure the strap has some slack in it before attempting to slide the knob over DO NOT force the knob It should slide easily When using the QUICK RELEASE hold the strap in your hand and rel
31. sion strap for frays or loose stitching Check the reacher for damage in the metal hook or handle DO NOT USE if there is any damage e Inspect the hook at the top of the strap to ensure it is properly attached and there is no damage to the hook 6 2 Inspection and Cleaning Clean the voyager body with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent that may damage the finish DO NOT immerse lift in water To ensure a better rolling surface for the trolley wheels clean the inside of the track every 4 months To do so insert a damp cloth in the opening and slide it from one end of the track to the other Always replace rail end stopper if they have been removed after servicing 6 3 Strap Inspection This equipment is built with a strap that can withstand a load of 1364 kg 3000 Ibs Nonetheless if this strap is damaged or shows signs of wear the acceptable load on the strap before rupture can drop rapidly and present a danger for the patient or caregiver BHM Medical recommends thoroughly inspecting the strap every 2 months as follows 1 Completely unwind the strap 2 Look for any signs of wear 13 Loose threads in stitched area Noticeable discoloration by having a lighter color strap than the double thickness stitched area p wear iddle wear If there are any signs of wear as indicated here or other visual d
32. wing symbols are used on sling labels and related to washing instructions 71 C Maximum washing temperature 71 C 140 F permanent cycle pa Do not use bleach E Do not dry clean Tumble dry low temperature a Do not iron Please refer to individual sling labels for complete instructions regarding washing and drying 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT LOSE THEM ALSO READ OPERATING INSTRUCTION CHAPTER OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT 2 1 GENERAL IMPORTANT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE KEY PROVIDED WITH THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES READ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT An authorized contractor or installer must install Voyager ceiling lifts USE all controls and safety features only according to the rules specified in this manual Never attempt to force a control or button on the lift DO NOT store the charger in a shower bath or other areas with high humidity DO NOT drop the patient lift or battery Dropping the battery or lift may cause internal damage that is not easily seen If lift is suspected to be damaged take to an authorized technician for servicing IMPORTANT Keep all components of the lift clean and dry and have electrical and mechanical safety checkpoints done a
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