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1. 22 Warranty MAMAMMMMMAAAAAAAAA A gt m m m m m m m m 26 VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 2 CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL Introduction Before using this equipment and to ensure the safe operation of your VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift care fully read this entire manual especially the section on Cautions The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 is de signed to be used in conjunction with Vancare Inc lift track accessories and slings Please refer to any user guides supplied with these components and refer to them while reviewing this manual Should any questions arise from reviewing this manual contact your local authorized Vancare Inc dealer Fail ure to comply with warnings in this manual may result in injury to either the operator or the individual being lifted transferred Damage to the lift and or related components may also occur Be sure that the contents of this manual are completely understood prior to using this piece of equipment Store this manual with the documents included with the lift system and sling s Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior written notice Overview of VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift position and transfer clients or a disa2. If there are still problems with the lift then contact your local authorized dealer for ser vice Rev 08 12 2005 Page 17 This page left intentionally blank Fault Finding Should problems arise with the use of the lift review the following chart Find the fault and complete the rec ommended solution If the fault is not found and or the solution does not correct the problem contact your local Vancare Inc authorized dealer for service immediately Recommended Solution The airline tubing that connects the hand control to the lift has become disengaged Refer to the section of this manual titled Attaching the airline tube to the lift If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation The hand control buttons do not op erate according to their designations e g the UP button initiates a traverse movement The carry bar of the lift does not op erate up or down even when the air line has been properly connected The GREEN light on the underside of the lift is ON and the lift does not operate in the DOWN direction The red indicator light on the under side lift turns RED and or a loud alarm sound is heard when an indi vidual is raised One side of the lift tape strap 1s starting to fray after continued use The lift does not pass through a track component such as a turntable or gate The t
3. continued operation Rev 08 12 2005 Page 19 General Inspection and Maintenance A Each Use To be completed by User Prior to each use the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift and associated track accessories and sling s must be visually inspected Refer to the accessory and sling user guides for specific details regarding their inspection Should any of the these items fail the inspection do not use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer for service Visually check for the following m The lift lifting tape shows NO signs of fraying or breaking along its entire length m The stitching on the lift lifting tape where it connects to the carry bar shows NO signs of fraying or breaking The sling s that will be used shows NO signs of unusual wear and tear The straps of the sling that connect to the carry bar of the lift show NO signs of fraying or breaking Refer to specific sling instructions The airline tube that connects the hand control to the lift is not kinked twisted knotted cut or damaged All the functions on the hand control work correctly e g UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT etc The brackets that hold the track in place on the ceiling are secure and do not move or appear loose There are not cuts dents or sharp edges on the carry bar that may damage the straps of the sling The lift has no unusual sounds when the carry bar is moved UP DOWN or the lift is moved LEFT RIGHT Ensure that there are end stops installed at eac
4. fixed ceiling lift that is it always remains on the lift track It has the ability to lift an individual up from one location such as bed move the individual along the track to another location and finally lower the individual into a chair or bath It is moved along the track in one of two ways The first is by manually moving the lift along the track with the aid of a caregiver The second 1s by having the lift power itself along the track The functions of lifting up or down or moving to the left or right are accom plished by pressing buttons of a pneumatically air operated hand control The hand control is attached to the lift by way of a rubber airline tubing Due to the design of the lift system it takes very little effort to press a button to perform the desired motion Please refer to figures 1A and 1B to see sample floor plans of an installed lift system Refer to figures 2A and 2B to familiarize yourself with the components of the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift Figures 3A and 3B show the underside view of the lift as 1t would be seen by an operator VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 3 Components of lift system BEDROOM BEDROOM Figure 1A Sample floor plan showing basic components of Figure 1B Alternate sample floor plan showing basic a ceiling lift system components of a ceiling lift system transcord KL CHARGER UNIT CONTROL PANEL Zi HAND CONTROL TUB
5. with transcord ee oA VANDER TRACK II 600 800 Power Traverse without 8 313127 transcord VANDER TRACK II 600 800 Power Traverse with 8 313128 transcord Lifting Range VANDER TRACK II 600 800 Power Traverse H System 8 313137 without transcord VANDER TRACK II 600 800 Power Traverse H System 8 313138 with transcord VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 5 2435mm A Cautions The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 must be installed prior to use Contact your local authorized dealer to ensure that it 1s properly installed The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 must be installed only by persons authorized by Vancare Inc Under no circumstance should the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 track lift and sling s or entire sys tem be put in control of a person who has not been properly trained in the use and care of this equipment Failure to adhere to this warning may result in serious injury to the operator and or the individual being lifted transferred The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift and associated track and sling s are not toys Do not use it for unsafe practices Do not allow children to play with the lift or any of its components The manufacturer s warranty is void if persons unauthorized by Vancare Inc perform work on the VANDER TRACK IT 600 800 lift system There are no user serviceable parts inside the cover Do not remove cover screws or open the lift unit as this will VOID THE W
6. ARRANTY In facilities where more than one operator will be responsible for using the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift and associated track and sling s it 1s imperative that all such members be trained 1n its proper use A training program should be established by the facility to acquaint new operators with this equipment Never expose the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift directly to water Warranty does not cover any misuse or abuse of the lift system To maintain optimum function the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis See the section titled General Inspection and Maintenance Any accessories used with the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 including track and sling s should be checked to ensure that they are in good working order Check for signs of wear or fraying prior to use Report any unusual wear or damage immediately to your local authorized Vancare Inc dealer The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift and associated lift track and sling s are intended only for lifting and transferring of a person Vancare Inc will not be responsible for any damage caused by the misuse neglect or purposeful destruction of the lift and or its associated components Do not in any circumstance exceed the maximum allowable load of this lift Refer to the Specifications section of this manual and or the labels on the side of the lift The installation of the lift track accessories and sling are ce
7. E CONNECTION transcord option CARRY BAR ON z AIRLINE TUBE LIFTING TAPE o Lifting tape strap Airline tubing ON OFF BUTTON WHITE SYMBOL ALTERNATE DOWN BUTTON WHITE ARROW HAND CONTROL CONTROL BUTTONS Carry bar SEE DETAIL Optional 3 hook carry bar shown aD UP DOWN lt ARROWS M UP DOWN UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT C ARROWS ARROWS BLUE YELLOW LEFT RIGHT NU EO RWNARDIGAGK Figure 2B The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 BLUE YELLOW BLACK WHITE e 5 l i ceiling lift with transcord The VANDER TRACK eee Ree ee eee le a II 600 800 also comes without the transcord l e ial Pictures in this manual may show both models Figure 2A Basic components of the ceiling lift EMERGENCY LOWERING BUTTON RED ON OFF BUTTON GREEN POWER ON GREEN CHARGING ORANGE LOW BATTERY RED HAND CONTROL TUBE CONNECTION Figure 3A Underside view of the lift Figure 3B Photo of underside VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 4 Component List The following components are included with your new VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift system e VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift Manual or Motorized traverse e Pneumatic Hand Control Lift Charger mounted on the wall or ceiling at the end of the track e Owner s Manual e Warranty Card SLINGS If a sling has been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with
8. History Initial Information Complete the following section on Purchase and Service Information as soon as this equipment is installed Use the service record history to record to any completed service and repairs Ensure that the service record is signed and dated each time it is used Be sure to have this piece of equipment serviced on a regular basis as described in the General Inspection and Maintenance Section PURCHASE INFORMATION Product Name VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift Model Serial Date of Purchase Date Installed Purchased From local authorized Vancare Inc dealer Address City Postal Code Telephone No Comments SERVICE INFORMATION Contact the following company for service Company local authorized Vancare Inc dealer Address City Postal Code Telephone No Comments VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 22 Service Record History Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Typ
9. Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Complete this section after each service repair inspection and or maintenance Photocopy additional pages as required o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature Rev 08 12 2005 Page 25 Warranty This Warranty does not affect or in any way limit your Statutory Rights 1 Subject to the exclusions set out in Clause 2 the conditions set out in Clause 3 and the limitations set out in Clause 4 Vancare Inc as sole licensed representative of Corven Healthcare Inc guarantees all equipment supplied as new against failure within the period of 2 years from date of purchase by virtue of defects in material or workmanship 2 This guarantee does not apply to failure attributable to normal wear and tear damage by natural forces user neglect or misuse or to deliberate destruction or to batteries more than 90 days after original purch
10. anscord is discon nected from the side of the lift Refer to figure 12B Use caution when a ladder or stool be required to reach the lift Ensure that the ladder or stool 1s prop erly secured before proceeding located on the side of f the lift Determine if the transcord han dle can be reached transcord MENEMEN by raising your hand hande orifan small safety ladder or stool 1s re guired in order to access it Refer to figure 12A zi Figure 12B Grab the handle of the transcord and pull downward to discon nect it from the cover of the lift Step 3 Gently lower the transcord down ward As this is being completed a chain will come out from the top of the cover of the transcord Refer to figure 12C When the transcord has been lowered to a comfortable height descend from the lad der or stool to the floor Use caution Figure 12C Lower the transcord A when doing this chain located inside the cover will come out as this is being completed VANDER TRACK IT 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Figure 12D Lower the transcord such that the chain inside the cover is completely removed Step 4 Continue to lower the transcord downward until it has reached its lowest point The chain is now completely removed from the cover Refer to figure 12D If a ladder or stool has been used to access the transcord move it away from the im mediate area Pa
11. ase 3 This guarantee shall be void if the equipment is not serviced by Vancare Inc or its authorized service agents in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations or if any unauthorized person carries out works on the equipment 4 The liability of Vancare Inc under the terms of this guarantee shall be limited to the replacement of defective parts and in no event shall Vancare Inc incur liability for any consequential or unforeseeable losses VANCARE inc Safety is our top priority VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 26
12. bled family member The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift is part of what is termed ceiling lift technology which takes advantage of lifting from above and not from below or the side Additionally the ceiling lift does not take up valuable floor space as most traditional meth ods do Finally the ceiling lift makes it possible to move mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver while providing complete safety dignity and comfort for the client or family member The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift 1s one of three major components that make up this technology The other two components are the track and sling The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift runs on the lift track which 1s securely mounted to the ceiling structure of the institution or home with the use of ceiling brackets The track itself is made of specially designed aluminium and comes in many different shapes lengths and configurations and is custom tailored and installed to meet your specific requirements The third component the sling is a specially designed fabric accessory that attaches to the lift by means of a carry bar and straps and holds an in dividual while the lift positioning or transfer takes place Both the track and sling are generally supplied with the lift at the initial time of purchase Please refer to any user guides supplied with the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift and reference them while reviewing this manual The VANDER TRACK II 600 800 is a
13. ctions that may cause injury to the individual or dam age to the lift VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 10 Basics in transferring an individual continued Step 6 Once at the correct height the individual can be moved along the track to the desired location Refer to the sections already described in this manual on how to move the lift along the track Step 7 Once at the desired location the individual in the sling can be lowered raised to the correct height in order to complete the transfer On completion of lowering raising ensure that the individual is properly posi tioned and safely supported prior to removing the straps of the lift from the carry bar Step 8 Lower the carry bar sufficiently to allow the straps of the sling to be easily removed from the carry bar Take care not to let the carry bar come in contact with the individual in the sling The straps from the sling can now be removed from the carry bar The carry bar of the lift should then be raised sufficiently and the lift moved away from the immediate area so that it will not interfere with the removal of the sling from the indi vidual Step 9 The sling can now be gently removed from the individual It should then be stored in a safe place for future use Step 10 The lift can now be moved to a safe location until further use or relocated to its original location The lift should be turned off when not in use It is recommended that
14. e o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Complete this section after each service repair inspection and or maintenance Photocopy additional pages as required o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature Rev 08 12 2005 Page 23 Service Record History Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthl
15. e the procedure involved in the lifting and transferring of an individual from one location to another using the lift track and sling Track con figurations will vary by installation The manual for the sling that was purchased with the lift should be reviewed in detail prior to attempt ing these steps as the sling illustrated here may not be the same as the one that was purchased Contact your local authorized Vancare Inc dealer if you have any questions or concerns Step 1 Move the lift away from the charging station or current location and close to the individual that is to be transferred Use the procedures for up and down and moving along the track as described in the sections titled Raising lowering the lift and Moving the lift along the track Caution Always use extreme care when moving the lift along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the individual in the sling or damage to the lift track Step 2 Prepare the individual being transferred with the appropriate sling Refer to the instructions supplied with the sling that was purchased on how to properly outfit an individual with a sling 2 Caution Always make sure that the sling is correctly fitted and adjusted on each side of the individual so that maximum comfort and safety are achieved prior to lifting Step 3 Once the individual has been outfitted with the sling move the lift so that it is positioned directly o
16. en indicator light on the ae aoun underside of the lift will go out Refer to figure 4E If ifon aan the lift fails to turn ON at anytime ensure that the EMERGENCY OFF switch 1s not engaged see page 14 Figure 4B Power traverse hand i To conserve battery power the lift will automatically shut off after approximately 10 minutes on non use However it is recommended that the lift be turned off when not in use If the batteries of the lift are low and require charging the indicator light located on the underside of the lift will turn ORANGE and a slow beeping audible alarm will sound one of these E i If the batteries of the lift are completely discharged and require charging the indicator light located on the under side of the lift will turn RED and a fast beeping audible alarm will sound When the battery 1s discharged the UP function will be disabled The DOWN and EMERGENCY DOWN function along with X Y TRAVERSING will con mi tinue to operate See figure 4F j r l e l NE imi Figure 4D Lift ON indicator Figure 4E Lift OFF indicator Figure 4F Low battery indicator VANDER TRACK IT 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 7 Operation Raising lowering the carry bar By pressing the DOWN arrow button or the UP arrow button the carry bar can be lowered raised to the correct height for attaching the sling or position ing an individual Refer to fig ure SA a
17. er is being performed 3 Itis accidentally pulled out by the caregiver or the individual being lifted The airline is connected to a gray rubber grommet lo cated on the underside of the lift Refer to figure 13A Small metal ribbed pins located at the end of the airline hold the airline to this rubber grommet 1s a specific manner Therefore it 1s important to make sure that the airline is connected properly Both the gray airline and the rubber grommet have a black line marked on one of their sides Line up the black lines together Refer to figure 13B When this is done then the metal ribbed pins attached to the end of the airline can be re insert into the corresponding holes in the rubber grommet on the underside of the lift Be sure to insert the pins into the gray rubber grommet suf ficiently so that it 1s secure Refer to figure 13C Perform a brief test to ensure proper connectivity Turn the lift ON and OFF Raise and lower the carry bar For motorized traverse lifts move the lift left and then right If these functions work correctly then the airline is prop erly connected If the lift does not work properly check to ensure that the black lines on the gray rubber grommet on the un derside of the lift and the airline tubing are lined up properly If they are not lined up properly then remove the airline line up the black lines and then re insert it into the rubber grommet Perform the test as noted in the preceding paragraph
18. for the lift is mounted at the end of the track usually away from wet areas such as a bath or pools The charger would have been installed at the same time as the track and lift were installed Refer to figure 8A The batteries should be charged on a regular basis It 1s recommended that the lift be left on charge when not in operation and at the end of each day This will maximize the life cycle of the batteries The lift may remain connected to the charger indefinitely since the charger has a built in regulator eliminating the danger of overcharging To charge the lift it is a simple matter of moving the lift to the end of the track where the charger is located Refer to figure 8A Refer to previously outlined sections on how to move the lift along the track As a general rule it is recommended that the carry bar be raised to a height so that it will not interfere with anything or anyone AS Caution For manually traversing lifts use caution when parking the lift into the charger A slow speed should be used when close to the end of the track where the charger is located The light will turn ORANGE on the lift control panel and a slow beeping audible alarm will sound 1f the batteries are low and require charging Complete the transfer that is in pro gress and then move lift to the end of the track where the charger is located Following the ORANGE indicator the light will turn RED on the lift control panel and a fast beepi
19. ft Figure 6C Directional arrows on underside of lift VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 8 Operation Moving the H system traversing beam BATHROOM SUPPORT CHARGING TRACK LOCATION BOTH SIDES CHARGER BEDROOM Figure 7A Sample of H system room covering layout Note that the lift can be moved along the traversing beam and that the traversing beam itself can be moved along the two parallel support tracks If the installed track is an H system then this sec tion should be reviewed as it describes how to move the traversing beam If the installed track 1s not an H system then this section can be skipped The H system involves the installation of two par allel support tracks and one traversing beam that 1s mounted perpendicular to the two support tracks Refer to figure 7A The benefit of this type of system is that it provides greater movement and positioning ability for an individual since the floor space cover age area is much higher than for a single piece of track Besides the previously described UP DOWN move ment of the carry bar and LEFT RIGHT movement of the lift the H system adds the ability to move the traversing beam anywhere along the length of The actual direction of travel when the hand control buttons are pressed may be different than shown since the track and lift orientation may be different than installed the two parallel sup
20. ge 14 Use of the transcord for emergency raising or lowering con t Figure 12E Turn the cover of the Step 5 Turn the transcord cover over and find the instructions located on the back Carefully read these in struction They will di rect you to pull one of the chains downward that will move the carry bar upward or down ward Refer to figure 12E Step 6 Once the instruc tions have been read and understood grab hold of the specific chain that will either lower or raise the carry bar of the lift In a repetitive motion keep pulling the chain down The carry bar will begin to move in the desired direc tion Refer to figure 12F Figure 12F Grab the chain that will either raise or lower the carry bar and pull it in a downward motion transcord over and carefully read the instructions on the back Figure 12G Continue to pull the chain downward until the desired height is achieved This may take several minutes depending on the speed at which the chain is pulled VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Step 7 Continue to pull the desired chain down ward to raise or lower the carry bar to the de sired height Refer to figure 12G Once the desired height is achieved then the indi vidual in the sling of the lift can be positioned safely in the desired po sition Before the straps of the sling are removed from the carry bar ensure that the individual in the sling has been positio
21. h end of the track OU G O 0O 0O C LI B Monthiy To be completed by User Should any of the these items fail the inspection do not use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer for service m Complete the visual inspection as noted in the Each Use section above With no one in the sling nor attached to the lift check the following m The lift moves freely along the entire length of the track C Semi Annual or Yearly To be completed by a lift technician Consult your local authorized dealer for advice on whether this section should be completed every 6 months or on a yearly basis Generally in frequent use or in situations where heavier than normal clients are lifted or in multi user environments such as in institutions the lift should be checked every 6 months m Complete the visual inspection as noted in the Monthly section above Complete the preventative maintenance procedure as outlined in technical manuals for the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 system m VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift checked and passed Any required repairs completed VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 20 Lift Accessories The following is a list of available accessories for the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift Items such as the track turntables and brackets are installed at the time of purchase Add on pieces are available to after the ini tial purchase however your local authorized dealer must be consul
22. ide of the lift unit Refer to figure 10B IMPORTANT The Emergency Lowering button does not provide a raising function The failure of any of the lowering devices should be reported to Vancare Inc or your authorized dealer immediately A Caution The RED button can be operated using a broom handle or walking stick to press the but ton upward This eliminates the need to mount a ladder or stool Figure 10A Power traverse hand control showing alternate DOWN button for lift For other lift hand controls this button is in the same position Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local au thorized Vancare Inc dealer Figure 10B RED emergency lowering button located on underside of lift case Emergency Stopping The emergency stop 1s operated by pressing the WHITE ON OFF button on the hand control or the GREEN button on the control panel on the underside of the lift unit Refer to figures 11A and 11B respectively IMPORTANT The Emergency Lowering button does not provide a rais ing function The failure of any of the lowering devices should be reported to Vancare Inc or your authorized dealer immediately A Caution The GREEN button can be operated using a broom handle or walking stick to press the button upward This elimi nates the need to mount a ladder or stool Figure 11A Power traverse hand control showing emergency stop button for lift For other lift hand controls this button is in the
23. light is now OFF showing that the lift has power indicating that power to the lift has been turned off VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 16 Attaching the airline tube to the lift 4 Caution A sturdy ladder may be required in order to access the underside of the lift to re attach the rubber airline of the lift Cau tion should be used when this is required Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local authorized Vancare Inc dealer Figure 13A Gray rubber grommet located on under side of lift Rubber airline is not connected Note black line on grommet Metal pins that get inserted into the holes of the grommet of the lift Figure 13B Gray rubber airline being inserted into rubber grommet of lift The black markings on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the Figure 13C Gray rubber airline being inserted into rubber grommet of lift The black markings on both pieces are lined up The metal ribbed pins are on the airline VANDER TRACK IT 600 800 User Guide Should the gray rubber airline that connects the lift to the hand control become disengaged from the underside of the lift it must be re connected in order for the lift to work properly The rubber airline may become disconnected for the following reasons 1 The lift is pulled along the track by the airline 2 The tubing accidentally gets wrapped around an ob ject while a lift or transf
24. n that popped out when the pull cord was pulled can be easily pressed back into the lift case by use of a finger Emergency Shut off 1 LOCATE white Emer gency shut off pull cord hanging from underside of the lift P 4 E unit a i i Emergency Lift strap i 4 Shut off i da Emergency 2 PULL DOWN on the O Pull cord pull cord cord to shut off the lift PULL pown BEN unit on Emergency Stop pull cord to turn OFF lift unit 3 NOTIFY your local authorized dealer Figure A Overall photo showing the main Figure B To Shut off power to the lift strap airline tubing and the Emergency immediately entire lift unit PULL DOWN the Emer Shut off pull cord gency Shut off pull cord Emergency Shut Emergency Shut off off button pops button inside lift outside the lift case case ON Indicator ON Indicator Light is OFF light v 7 aS Emergency Shut off Shut off pull f pull cord cord i z 7 Airline tub Airline tubing Emergency GER Figure C Detail of underside of lift showing the vari Figure D Detail of underside of lift showing the vari ous components of the lift before the cord is pulled ous components of the lift after the cord has been pulled Notice that the Emergency Shut off button is still inside Notice that the Emergency Shut off button pops outside the lift and that the ON Indicator light is still green the lift case and that the ON Indicator
25. nd 5B It is recommended that the care giver operator hold the carry bar with one hand while this is being done so that it will not poe accidentally sway and or come oe into contact with an individual iit or close object These buttons Figure 5B Lift showing raising lowering of work the same on each model carry bar of the lift The lift is normally parked at the charging station end of the track when not in use It can be moved along the track to a position di rectly above the person to be lifted in one of two ways If you have a manually traversing lift lower the carry bar to a com fortable height such that it can be easily grabbed by your hand Move the lift along the track by gently pushing the carry bar or individual in the sling Never pull the lift along the track If you have a motorized traversing lift use the blue or yel low colored directional hand control buttons to move the lift The blue and yellow buttons correspond to the blue and a yellow directional arrows on the underside of the lift The E direction therefore that is taken is determined by the color of P 5 the button that is pressed This works the same no matter N gt what side of the lift a person is standing on Refer to figures Mm 6A 6B and 6C AX Caution Always use extreme care when moving the lift along the track Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the individual in the sling and or damage to the li
26. ned securely Rev 08 12 2005 Step 8 Once the transfer has been completed the lift must be serviced by an authorized Van care Inc dealer before it can be used again This involves resetting the transcord and re mounting it onto the side of the lift Contact your local authorized dealer immedi ately after the transfer has been completed Caution Once the transcord has been used and the transfer completed DO NOT use the lift Contact your local authorized Van care Inc dealer to have the transcord reset Failure to adhere to this warning may result in damage to the lift and or injury to the caregiver and or individual being transferred Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local author ized Vancare Inc dealer Page 15 Emergency Shut off with pull cord The lift unit also has an Emergency Shut off pull cord feature that allows the operator to shut the power to the lift unit completely off By simply pulling downward on the white Emergency Shut off pull cord the power to the entire lift unit will be shut off This immediately stops the lift and all its functions The ON Indicator light will turn off and the Emergency Shut off button located inside the lift case will pop out Should this feature be used contact your local authorized dealer immediately The lift unit must be inspected prior to restoring to use In order to restore power back to the lift unit the white Emergency Shut off butto
27. ng audible alarm will sound indicating the batteries are fully discharged and re quire charging When the battery is discharged the UP function will be disabled The DOWN and EMERGENCY DOWN function along with X Y TRAVERSING will continue to operate When the lift is connected to the charger and turned ON the indicator light on the lift will FLASH ORANGE Once the lift is turned OFF the indicator light will change to a solid ORANGE This indicates that the lift is on charge After one hour the lift may be used however overnight charging 1s recommended During charging the UP DOWN functions will be disabled The EMERGENCY DOWN function along with X Y TRAVERSING will continue to operate In addition to the indicator lights on the lift the charger has an indicator light When ORANGE it indicates that the bat teries are low and being charged Refer to figure 9A When the light on the charger is GREEN batteries are fully charged Note In some circumstances it may be necessary to mount the charger out of view Rev 08 12 2005 Page 12 Emergency Lowering In the event that the DOWN arrow button on the hand control does not function the alternate DOWN button can be used to lower an individual This is achieved by pressing the WHITE DOWN arrow on the hand control Refer to figure 10A Should both DOWN arrow buttons fail the person may be lowered by pressing the RED emergency lowering button located on the control panel on the unders
28. port tracks Refer to figure 7A H traversing bam 1S manually traversing then the WH beam is moved along the sup port tracks by manually moving the beam lift and individual in one motion This movement is the same as that used for a man ual traversing lift as previously described Figure 7C Directional arrows on underside of power traverse If the installed H system trav H system lift Black and white arrows show traversing beam ersing beam is motorized trav direction of travel when the corresponding colored button is ersing then the beam is moved pressed on the hand control along the support tracks by pressing either the black or white hand control button Refer to figure 7B This will move the beam in the direction of travel as noted by the black V and white arrows A located on the underside of the lift Refer to figure 7C Figure 7B Power traverse H system hand control showing trav ersing beam movement buttons Button colors correspond to the black and white directional arrows located on the underside of the lift A Caution Always use extreme care when moving the traversing beam Watch out for and avoid any obstructions that may cause injury to the individual in the sling or dam age to the lift track VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 9 Basics in transferring an individual A Caution The following steps are intended to generally illustrat
29. ranscord chain will not lower the carry bar of the lift VANDER TRACK IT 600 amp 00 User Guide The airline tubing has not been connected correctly Refer to the section of this manual titled Attaching the airline and hand control to the lift If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation The indicator light on the control panel located on the underside of the lift should be GREEN Press the ON OFF button or UP DOWN arrow buttons or any coloured button on the hand control This should activate the lift and the indicator light turn GREEN If the lift still does not function then the batteries may be low and require charging Refer to the section of this manual titled Charging the lift Charge the lift for at least one hour and then try to raise lower the carry bar If the transcord has been used then the UP and DOWN functions will not operate DO NOT use the lift Contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation There is a built in slack tape detector in the lift This may be sensitive Apply weight to the carry bar while pressing the DOWN button If this corrects the problem temporarily but not permanently then contact your local authorized dealer so that the lift can be checked to en sure proper continued operation The batteries are low and
30. require charging Refer to the section of this manual titled Charging the lift Charge the lift for at least one hour and then try to raise lower the carry bar If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Check to be sure that the lift is always directly above the individual being lifted especially with motorized traversing lifts Refer to the section titled Basics in transferring an individual for correct lift positioning If fraying still continues then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued op eration Refer to the Owners Manual for the specific piece of equipment in question If the recom mended solution does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer im mediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper continued operation Check to ensure the transcord chain has been fully let out from the transcord cover If it has not been fully let out then complete this task and then proceed to lower the carry bar Check to ensure that the transcord chain is not tangled especially where it enters the transcord cover Untangle the chain and then proceed with lowering the carry bar If this does not correct the problem then contact your local authorized dealer immediately so that the lift can be checked to ensure proper
31. rtified to a maximum load Do not exceed the maximum rated load of any of the components There is a risk of explosion if the lift is used in the precsense of flammable anaesthetics Ensure that a clear space is maintained around the lift and track Move all curtain material and other obstacles out of the way before performing a transfer VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 6 Operation Caution Always before using the VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift system the lift track and sling s must be visually checked for any unusual wear or damage Refer to the user manual with each piece of supplied equipment to determine what should be checked Should anything look unusual contact your local Vancare Inc dealer prior to use Failure to comply with this caution could result in serious injury to the operator the in dividual being lifted and or damage to the lift Tu rning the lift ON OFF Refer to figures 4A 4B and 4C to determine the hand con trol that 1s attached to the lift To operate the lift it must first be turned ON with the use of the hand control This can be done in several ways The first method is to press the WHITE ON OFF button When this is done the ON OFF indicator light located on the underside control panel of the lift will turn GREEN indicating that the lift is ON Refer to fig ures 4D When the ON OFF button is pressed again the one of these EME N lift will turn OFF and the gre
32. same Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local au position Figure 11B GREEN emergency stop thorized Vancare Inc dealer button located on underside of lift case VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 13 Use of the transcord for emergency raising or lowering A Caution The transcord manual emergency raising and lowering system should be used only if the lowering procedures described in the previous section of the manual do not work or if the emergency raising function is required Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local authorized Vancare Inc dealer A Caution A proper safety ladder or stool may be required in order to remove the cover of the transcord emergency lowering raising device Use extreme caution if this is required Should you have any concerns or questions contact your local authorized Vancare Inc dealer A Caution Once the transcord has been removed from the cover of the lift the hand control buttons for UP DOWN will not function This is a built in safety feature DO NOT use the lift after the transcord mechanism has been used The transcord must be reset by a qualified lift technician after use contact your local authorized Vancare Inc dealer Step 1 Visually lo Step 2 With one of transcord r ie cate the transcord i pe your hands grab the handle of the transcord and gently pull downwards so that the cover of the tr
33. ted as to suitability purchase and installa tion Slings are the most common after purchase accessory A variety of styles sizes and colors are available Cus tom slings can also be manufactured to meet special needs Consult your local authorized dealer for details pricing and a complete list of current sling models TRACK TRACKPLUS TRACK 1 S2MTR crt AND 5 OMTR R 16FT LENGTH 5 0MTR i6FT AND 2 SMTR Yean L ENGTHS AT TIME 6 0MTR 19 FT ENGTHS 3 D ya MOF INSTALLATION MAY BE CUT AT TIME y MOF INSTALLATION OF INSTALLATION 7 TRACK TRACK TRANSGATE SYSTEM MULTI PORT TURNTABLE QUICK FIT TURNTABLE 45 DEGREE CURVE 90 DEGREE CURVE SYSTEM SYSTEM MAY BE CUT AT TIME MAY BE CUT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION OF INSTALLATION 4 i w lm gt 3 j gt 4 gt a 4 TRACK END STOP H SYSTEM TROLLEY SET USED ONLY WITH H FRAME WALL MOUNT 3 TRACK 6 CONNECTOR AREA COVERING SYSTEM BRACKET BRACKET BRACKET MANUAL OR MOTORISED ACCESSORIES NOT TO SCALE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY NOTICE ACCESSORY SIZE STYLE SHAPE LENGTH VARIOUS STYLES AND SIZES OF SLINGS EZ M Mi aR AND CUSTOM SLINGS AVAILABLE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DETAILS CAUTION ONLY SLINGS AUTHORIZED BY VANCARE INC ARE TO BE USED WITH THIS LIFT CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DETAILS VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 21 Service Record
34. the lift be left on charge when not in op eration Refer to the section titled Charging the lift for instructions on charging Optional Hand Control Hook Your lift has come with an optional Hand Control Hook This Hand Control Hook can be installed onto the Hand Control using the self tapping screws provided with the plastic hook On the back of the Hand Control there will be 2 small pilot holes where the self tapping screws should be screwed into See figure 7D and 7E for a Hand Control with the Plastic Hook already assembled Figure 7F demonstrates the use of the plastic hook with your lift Figure 7D Hand Control with Hook Figure 7E Hand Control with Figure 7F Suggested use Hook VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Rev 08 12 2005 Page 11 Charging the lift Figure 8A Track lift and charger with the lift parked at the end of the track for charging Figure 8B Underside of lift showing RED discharged battery indicator light ON A fast beeping will be sounded When the lift is connected to the charger this light will be ORANGE indicating that the batteries are charging Figure 9A Charger close up showing charging indicator light is ORANGE indicating that the lift is connected and is charging A Caution Use only the charger that was supplied with the lift Use of any other charger will void all warranties and may cause damage to the lift VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide The charger
35. the sling ACCESSORIES If additional accessories such as a turntable or gate system have been supplied with the lift refer to the instructions included with those items IMPORTANT Before initial use the lift unit must be charged for 5 hours Refer to section titled Charging Instructions The hand control airline tube must also be connected to the lift If it 1s not connected refer to the section titled Connecting airline to the lift Specifications of VANDER TRACK II 600 800 lift Lift Motor 24 VDC Traverse Motor 24 VDC Optional at time of Purchase H Frame Traverse Motor 24 VDC Optional at time of Purchase Charger Input 100 240 VAC 0 9 Amps Charger Output 29 5 VDC 1 3 Amps Batteries 24 VDC 2 x 12 VDC 7 0 AH Sealed Lead Acid Lift Case Flame Retardant ABS Hand Control Pneumatic Piston Displacement Lifting Range Up to 1 9m Maximum load of the installed lift is 3 i determined by referring to the prod Lift Weight 19 5 kg 43 1b uct label located on side of lift Maximum Load 270 kg 600 Ib Duty Cycle 10 use 90 rest Rated Performance 50 80 lifts at 600 Ibs 10 duty cycle each lift being 24 inches at the middle of the lifting range from 54 strap out to 30 strap out per full battery Models Table for VANDER TRACK II 600 800 Lift VANDER TRACK II 600 800 Manual Traverse without transcord VANDER TRACK IT 600 800 Manual Traverse
36. ve body and m VANDER TRACK II 600 800 Owner s Manual VAN CAR E We move body and mind Table of Contents VANDER TRACK IT 600 800 MORE OCU CONN ece 3 OV ORV OW RP e ee eee 3 Components ofliftsystem 4 Component LISE erer ece sie ies nie azmini yanima E E 5 Specifications 5 CAUTIONS ii eiesiarskirabaslmebya nbazalansl mab m Mazlimsluslimsaduyliuyaluyliusuluslsuyalsslan 6 Operation Turning the lift ON OFF 7 RaisinglLoweringthecarrybar 8 Moving theliftalongthetrack 8 Moving the H system traversingbeam 9 Basicsintransferringanindividual 10 Charging the UT mr eimimdenaindad isimden ye kl anldaa nl a 12 EmergencyLowering 13 Emergency Stopping 13 Use of the transcord for emergency raising or lowering 14 Emergency Shut Off withPullClord 16 Attachingtheairlinetothelift 17 keke fe e EEES 19 Generalinspectionandmaintenance 20 LIM ACCESS ONE Inne ire ady e ale ya b l ks ane an 21 Servicerecordhistory
37. ver the individual Lower the carry bar to a height so that the straps of the sling can be easily attached to the carry bar A Caution Always check to ensure that the lift is correctly positioned directly above the per son to be lifted Over time the lift strap may fray if this is not followed A Caution Check to ensure that the carry bar has no cuts dents or sharp edges that may come in contact with the straps of the sling and cause damage to them Report any concerns to your local authorized dealer Step 4 Attach the straps of the sling to the hooks of the carry bar The straps on each side of the sling are gen erally attached to the corresponding side of the carry bar Be sure to double check to ensure that the straps are properly attached to the carry bar and that the individual being lifted 1s properly positioned in the sling prior to lifting AS Caution Prior to lifting an individual make sure that the straps of the sling are securely placed on the hooks of the carry bar Step 5 The individual may now be raised with the use of the UP button on the hand control While lifting is in progress the height required in order for the transfer to be completed safely should be closely observed En sure that the individual being lifted will not be injured by any obstructions during the initial lifting A Caution Always use caution when lowering raising an individual who is in the sling of the lift Watch out for and avoid any obstru
38. y Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken VANDER TRACK II 600 800 User Guide Complete this section after each service repair inspection and or maintenance Photocopy additional pages as required o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature o 6 Month Inspection o Repair o Yearly Inspection o Other Signature Rev 08 12 2005 Page 24 Service Record History Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By Printed Name Company Remarks amp Action Taken Service Type o Periodic Inspection o Monthly Inspection Completed By
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