battery operated patient lift model ： mds400el
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1. unlocked during lifting ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE LIFT OPERATION The base legs are fully engaged from the stowed position The mastis fully locked and bolted securely into position The base legs open and close properly using foot pedals The red emergency stop reset button is in the up operating position The hand remote has been tested and the lift up down functions work smoothly The nuts bolts and fasteners are secure ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The lift is heavy Therefore avoid injury and DO NOT attempt to remove the lift from the box without any assistance Exercise care when unpacking and assembly to avoid injury and pinching fingers between components Read the owners manual carefully prior to unpacking and ask for assistance if you are unsure of proper procedures A set of special wrenchs is supplied with each lift for assembly or standard adjustable wrenchs or socket sets may be used Carefully remove all small boxes and parts containers from the shipping container and check to ensure all parts are present Remove the base set on the floor and engage the caster brakes Remove the bolts from the bottom of the mast and the base Pull the mast boom and spreader bar to an upright position Reinsert the bolts into the holes at the bottom of the mast and tighten the nuts Attach the control box hanging bracket to the mast and tighten the nuts Place the control box inside the bracket Attach the bottom of2. accessories with guality and or specifications not compatible with this product This warranty does not cover products that have been impaired by occurrences considered Acts of God over which Medline has no control This warranty shall also be voided if any reguired periodic maintenance if applicable has not been properly performed on this product This warranty and the aforementioned remedies presented are exclusive and in lieu of all other express orimplied warranties No other representatives or claims shall be binding or obligate Medline in any way Any warranty applicable to this product is limited to the aforementioned period indicated In no event shall Medline be liable for any special incidental or conseguential damages loss of revenue or cost of replacement goods resulting from the use or malfunction of this product to the associated eguipment on which and with which it is used This warranty gives specific legal rights and vou may be entitled to other rights that vary from state to state 12 MEDLINE PATIENT LIFT MAINTENANCE RECORD seranwo CC SERIAL NUMBER DATE SERVICE PERFORMED PARTS APPLIED REPLACED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY MEDLINE Medline Industries Inc One Medline Place Mundelein IL 60060 4486 Tel 1 800 MEDLINE Web www medline com Medline Industries Inc reserves the right to change the specifications without prior notice
3. battery levels and charge if required Attempt upward and downward lift to ensure actuator working properly Check the operation of the red reset emergency stop button eListen for any warning beeps during testing and perform troubleshooting as required Slings eCheck entire sling inventory for fraying tearing or excessive wear of any kind and replace any worn or damaged slings with new Medline slings DO NOT OPERATE LIFT UNLESS ALL MAINTENANCE POINTS PASS INSPECTION WARNING ALWAYS plan your lifting operations before commencing ALWAYS carry out the daily check list before using the lift ALWAYS familiarize yourself with the operating control and safety features ofa lift before lifting a patient DO NOT use a sling unless it is recommended for use with the lift ALWAYS check if the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the correct size and capacity NEVER use a sling which is frayed or damaged ALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift to be sure it is suitable for the weight of the patient ALWAYS carry out lifting operations according to the instructions in the user manual NEVER disconnect or bypass a control or safety feature because it seems easier to operate the lift DO NOT lift a patent with the caster brakes on Always let the lift find the correct center of gravity DO NOT attempt to maneuver the lift by pushing on the mast boo
4. the actuator to the bracket on the mast and insert the pin NOTE The actuator cable should be on the same side as the round openings of the control box Attach the top of the actuator to the bracket on the boom and insert the pin Attach the spreader bar to the boom and insert the pin Insert the actuator plug into the control box Insert the pendant plug into the control box NOTE Prior to using the Medline MDS400EL for the first time charge the batteries for 12 hours MAINTENANCE 8 INSPECTION CHECKING LIST The operator of the lift is to inspect the Medline MDS400EL before each use Check all bolts for tightness Make sure the base can be easily opened and that all lift parts are in place Make sure all casters turn freely and that the caster brakes can be engaged Make certain all necessary items i e slings wheel chairs etc are accessible and ready for use See the instructions below to check the battery capacity and appropriate re charge levels At least once a month the lift should be thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician to recognize any signs of wear and or looseness of bolts or parts Replace any worn parts immediately To lubricate place a drop of general purpose oil on the following points when the Medline MDS400EL is serviced and every month thereafter Top of mast bolt connection Spreader bar hinge Caster axles CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY Check batteries by pressing the Battery Indicator blue cir
5. MEDLINE 7 BATTERY OPERATED PATIENT LIFT MODEL MDS400EL OWNER S MANUAL Medline Industries Inc One Medline Place Mundelein IL 60060 4486 Tel 1 800 MEDLINE Web www medline com Thank you for choosing a Medline Lift To better serve you please record the following information Supplier Name Telephone Serial Date of Purchase INSPECT YOUR MERCHANDISE Upon receipt of your Medline Lift verify that all merchandise is complete and free from any shipping damage Refuse delivery if the package appears to be badly damaged If the merchandise is received damaged or is missing components contact the shipping company immediately and file a claim For further assistance contact your local dealer or Medline Medline Industries Inc One Medline Place Mundelein IL 60060 4486 1 800 MEDLINE EXPLOSION CHART OF MEDLINE MDS400EL A Spreader Bar B Boom C Mast D Base E Actuator F Control Box G Front Caster H Rear Caster with brake Each lift has warning labels applied Sr Ws DIAGRAM OF CONTROL BOX a Emergency Reset Stop Button b Battery Testing Button c Charger plug into top hole d Handset plug into second hole from top e Actuator plug into third hole from top SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Medline MDS400EL reflects innovative state of the art design to increase user mobility The MDS400EL will provide years of service if it is properly maintained as any piece of el
6. ance Do not attempt further lifts until the lift is working properly TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOMS COMPONENTS POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION SOLUTION CONCERNED The actuator is installed and a Actuator Actuator plug is not sealed prop Test control box Firmly plug the actuator plug into clicking sound is audible Actuator and PCB erly into control box on another control box Actuator is defective or Medline lift Replace actuator if control box is completed its life cycle good Control box is defective Replace PCB if control box is bad The actuator will either go up or Hand Control or Hand control or control box defec Test hand control Replace PCB if hand control is down but not both PCB tive on another good Medline lift Replace hand control ifit is bad The actuator makes a grinding Actuator The internal gear is stripped likely Stop using the lift Repair or replace the actuator sound while lifting but works due to overloading fine without a load The actuator stops and starts Batteries Bad batteries Check battery in Replace batteries during lifting or lowering dicator Confirm if lights drop guickly to red light The lift will not operate even Control Box Charger still plugged in Unplug charger though battery indicator shows Poor connection between control Plug hand control firmly into con charge box and hand control or defective trol box or replace hand control hand control Plug actuator cor
7. cle with battery sign on top of control box or by pressing up or down on the remote The status of the battery is indicated by colored LED lights and is listed in the following table FULLY CHARGED NEEDS CHARGE ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF CHARGE IMMEDIATELY DO NOT USE THE LIFT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF BAD BATTERIES OR BAD CONNECTION CHARGING THE BATTERIES Make sure the battery box red reset emergency stop button is ON i e the red button is up Insert the charger into the charging socket on the battery box the top slot Plug the charger to the power supply eAll LED indicator lights should be ON while charging When only one green LED indicator light is illuminated the batteries require approximately 7 9 hours to be fully charged A complete initial charge should take approximately 12 hours Subsequent recharges should take 4 hours or less Do not charge the batteries over 12 hours to avoid premature charger wear Charging longer than 12 hours will not affect battery life Unplug the charger FIRST before using the lift Replace the two internal batteries when frequent charging is required The Medline MDS400EL will not operate while the batteries are being charged IMPORTANT NOTES ON CHARGING Push lift to an appropriate location and charge the batteries with the charger provided Avoid unplugging the hand control and motor from the control box Frequent plugging and unplugging of the hand control and
8. d firmly into Poor connection between actuator control box and control box The lift will not operate and Control box and Control box may be in off posi Turn the red emergency stop battery indicator has no lights battery tion button until it pops up to the on illuminated Internal batteries may be loose position from their connections Check inside control box to ensure Batteries are in need of being batteries are connected charged Use the charger to charge the Batteries are dead and won t hold batteries making sure the red a new charge emergency stop is in on or up position Replace the two internal batteries During charging the battery Control Box The red emergency stop button is Turn the red emergency stop indicator is not illuminated and Charger in off or down position button until it pops up into the on won t charge The charger is defective or at end position of it s life cycle Inspect the charger for damage and replace if required The battery indicator indicates Batteries The internal batteries are at the need for freguent charging end of life cycle and or lift looses power The lift will not operate and Hand Control The hand control is loose defec Check battery Replace the hand control if battery there is no clicking sound or tive or at the end of life cycle indicator indicator shows full charge light when hand control was pressed Two beeps per second audible Bat
9. ectrical mechanical eguipment reguires Please pay careful attention to the following important information regarding the care maintenance and operation of the Medline MDS400EL Battery Operated Patient Lift Carefully read the instructions before assembling the lifter or attempting to lift any user with the device PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING Special care must be taken with residents who cannot provide assistance themselves while being lifted i e residents who are comatose spastic agitated or otherwise severely handicapped The Medline MDS400EL should be solely for transferring a resident to or from a wheelchair bed commode shower chair floor or 90 degree rotation The lift should not be used for patient transportations between rooms etc in lieu of a wheelchair or gurney During lifting or lowering whenever possible always keep the base of the lift in the widest position with the casters unlocked The base of the lift should be closed before moving the lift Do not roll casters over any object while the resident is in the sling While being lifted in a sling always keep the resident centered over the base and facing the Caregiver operating the lifter eMaximum weight that can be safely lifted is 400 pounds NEVER EXCEED SAFE WORKING LOAD CAPACITY The Medline MDS400EL allows a resident to be lifted and transferred safely with minimum physical effort required by the caregiver Before attempting to lift anyone plea
10. m or patient ALWAYS maneuver the lift with the handle provided ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers DO NOT push a loaded lift at speeds which exceed a slow walking pace 1 9 miles hour 2 6 foot second DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground Particularly if loaded DO NOT attempt to push pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction which the casters are unable to ride over NEVER force an operating safety control All controls are easy to use and do not require excessive force DO NOT park a loaded lift on ANY sloping surface DO NOT use electric lifts in a shower DO NOT charge an electric lift in a bathroom or shower room DO NOT lift a patient unless you are trained and competent to do so YOUR lift is for patient lifting DO NOT use it or allow it to be used for any other purpose DO NOT bump the lift down steps loaded or unloaded DO NOT attempt to negotiate a loaded lift on a slope ALWAYS check that the hoist is not charging before moving as the electrical connection may be damaged GAUTION Keep the batteries fully charged Place the lift on charge whenever it is not in use The charger will not allow the batteries to overcharge NEVER lift with the legs in the closed transport position The closed position is for storage and transport only CAUTION Never run the batteries completely flat If the audible warning sounds complete the lifting operati
11. motor to and from the control box may damage the control box 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Always follow the maintenance and cleaning schedule closely and fully while including any specific state regulations should they apply Keep a log book of maintenance times and work performed or parts replaced PERFORM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING IMMEDIATELY AFTER ASSEMBLY AND MONTHLY THEREAFTER Boom amp Spreader Bar eCheck that spreader bar is firmly attached to boom eCheck that boom is firmly attached to mast eCheck for wear on pin securing spreader bar Make sure spreader bar is free to rotate and swing Check sling hooks on spreader bar for excessive wear Make sure the boom is straight with no bends or deflections Mast eCheck mast is secured and bolted tight to the base Make sure mast is straight with no bends or deflections Base amp Foot Pedals Make sure the base legs open freely Make sure the lift rolls easily on its casters and the casters are firmly attached to base If lift won t roll freely check caster surface for wear and replace if required Lubricate caster axles at each maintenance session Electronic System Make sure control box is seated in metal holder on back of mast securely eCheck that actuator is firmly attached to boom and mast with holding pins eCheck that actuator cord is firmly inserted into the third hole from the top of the control box Operate hand control or push battery indicator to check
12. on in hand and place the lift on charge CAUTION Never store the lift for long periods without regular charging throughout the storage period CAUTION Always make sure the main power to the charger is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the charger to or from the lift CAUTION Never leave the charger plugged into the lift with the main power off CAUTION Never disconnect the charger plug by pulling on the cable The lift has two braked casters which can be applied for parking When lifting the casters should be left free and unlocked so that the lift will then be able to move to the center of gravity of the lift DO NOT apply the brakes because if the brakes are applied the patient might swing to the center of gravity and this may prove disconcerting and uncomfortable to the resident 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Turn the lift ON by turning the red RESET button clockwise until it pops up Turn the lift OFF by pressing down the RESET button Transfer From Bed Resident should be laying flat in the center of the bed Position the resident onto his her side by gently rolling them towards you with the assistance of another caregiver Roll the sling in half approximately The handle on the back section should face outward when the sling is fitted Position the sling under the resident so the commode aperture or U shaped cut out aligns with the base of the spine and top of the sling close to
13. rms legs or feet are clear of the lift mechanism while it is in operation WARNING Avoid personal injury and possible damage to the MDS400EL by making sure the maximum weight limit of 400 pounds is not exceeded WARNING Replace any worn parts only with genuine Medline Lift parts Medline Lift parts are not interchangeable with parts from other patient lift brands Using other patient lift parts on Medline Lift products is unsafe and may result in serious injury to resident and caregiver Medline is not responsible for any conseguence resulting from the use of non Medline Lift parts and components WARNING Avoid personal injury by making sure the electrical connector is disconnected before conducting any electrical inspection Contact your dealer if any electrical problem is detected WARNING Service and repair of Medline Lift eguipment should be performed only by Medline or by an authorized dealer Medline is not responsible for any conseguence resulting from any unauthorized service or repair CAUTION Avoid damage to the MDS400EL by keeping foreign objects from coming into contact with the lift mechanism or other lift moving parts NOTE Pre arrange all necessary items lifts slings commode chair or wheel chair etc for a smooth and safe lift procedure The resident being transferred should be positioned in the center of the bed before being lifted as well as when he she is returned to the bed Keep lifter base widened and brakes
14. se practice operating the lift and read this manual completely Also prior to actual lifting explain the lifting procedure to the resident WARNING Do not attempt to transfer a resident without prior approval of the resident s nurse or doctor Also do not transfer without having studied the instructions and practiced operating the lift several times Together with the resident s doctor nurse or medical attendant select a Medline sling that is both practical and comfortable The sling selected should be one that serves the needs of the resident while providing the resident with optimal safety Never interfere with the lift unless instructed by the attendant who should be experienced in the use of the Medline MDS400EL Never operate the lift unless you have been properly trained on all procedures and safe handling methods WARNING Medline slings are specially designed for use on Medline Lift equipment For optimum performance use only genuine Medline 6 point slings on Medline Lift equipment USE OF NON MEDLINE SLINGS IS UNSAFE AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RESIDENT OR CAREGIVER WARNING Do not put anything e g cushion pad etc between the resident and the sling This may cause the resident to slide out of the sling and cause injury WARNING Avoid personal injury by making sure children or pets are away from the Medline MDS400EL while it is in use WARNING Avoid personal injury by making sure all extremities such as fingers a
15. teries Low battery charge level Charge the batteries from control box and lift runs slowly stops starts Three beeps per second Batteries Low battery charge level audible from control box with only red light illuminated and lift stops Six beeps per second audible Batteries Extremely low battery charge level Charge the batteries from control box with no lights immediately illuminated Replace the two internal batteries Charge the batteries immediately Replace the batteries Stop the lift immediately and lower patient Three beeps every other sec Batteries Battery life cycle ond audible from control box and lift won t operate Three long beeps and lift stops Working Load Lift is overloaded during lift 11 LIMITED WARRANTY The Medline MDS400EL you purchased is guaranteed by Medline to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The warranty period for this product is three years for the base and frame assembly and three years for the electronic components including the actuator Internal replacement batteries are warranted for twelve months This warranty shall be voided upon transfer of ownership of this product Medline agrees to repair or replace this product at our discretion and at no charge within the warranty period provided the product is delivered to Medline or its Authorized Service Center in its original packaging or equivalent is fully insured wi
16. th all shipping charges prepaid and that Medline consents the unit is defective The repaired or replacement unit shall be warranted for a period egual to the balance of the defective units warranty period A handling charge of 50 00 will be applied to any returned product proven to be NOT defective For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Medline Lift product You may also contact Medline at 1 800 MEDLINE should warranty service not be available from your dealer NOTE You must never return the product to your dealer or to Medline at any time without the verbal consent of either party To ensure the best service to our customers Medline reguires the following information to be included with the returned unit 1 Model Name Number and Serial Number on the packaging 2 Proof of purchase i e copy of the original invoice from either Medline or its dealer 3 A Return Authorization number RA obtained by calling Medline prior to the return of the product The RA must be clearly indicated on the outside of the packaging 4 A detailed description of the problem and its symptoms on a note This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been repaired or altered in any way so as in our judgment to affect its functionality and durability nor to any product subject to abuse misuse negligence or accident improper maintenance improper installation nor to any product used with other parts components and or
17. the neck Roll the resident onto the opposite side and position him her on the flat section of the sling This will allow you to unroll the remainder of the sling from the other side of the resident Once the sling has been positioned centrally feed the leg sections under the thighs and draw them up between the thighs Raise the head of the bed if this function is available Open the base legs and move the lift slowly towards the resident and position the spreader bar over the resident s chest Attach Loop A of the sling to Hook A on spreader bar attach Loop B to Hook B attach Loop C to Hook C attach Loop D to Hook D Pass loops e and f through each other crossing them over each other and the attach to hooks E and F on the spreader bar Lift the resident above the bed by using the hand control while watching and reassuring them Pull lift away from bed Close the base and move resident over the wheelchair chair wheels locked or commode opening the base for stability and fit Then lower the resident onto the surface by pressing the down button NOTE Reverse the above procedures when returning the user patient to bed Transfer from Wheelchair Grasp the sling at each corner of the U shape of the commode aperture The sling should be fitted with the loop handle on the back facing outward Help the resident lean forward slightly then slide the sling down between the chair and the resident s back Position the commode aperture where the bu
18. ttocks meet the seat Position the sling equally around both sides of the body Draw the leg sections to the front along the side of the resident s thigh Check the sling s central positioning by comparing the lengths of the leg sections when they are drawn forward Reposition the sling if the leg sections are not equal in length Feed the leg sections under the thighs From between the legs gently pull the leg sections up the inner thigh Cross one leg loop through the other and then position the lift and attach all sling loops as described in the from the bed transfer above EMERGENCY LOWERING MECHANISM In case of lift failure while using the Medline MDS400EL please follow the procedures below to complete the intended lift and transfer The Emergency Lowering Device is located at the top of the actuator shaft It is intended for use should the actuator fail to operate while a patient is suspended The device consisting of a plastic collar ring should be turned clock wise continually until the patient has been lowered Contact your dealer immediately if standard troubleshooting techniques do not correct the failure Do not attempt to lift until all failure issues have been safely resolved NOTE The Emergency Lowering Device is intended for lowering only during lift failure Should standard troubleshooting techniques fail to correct the lift and lower functions take the lift out of service and call your dealer immediately for assist
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