User`s Manual
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1. This User s Manual is your guide to transfer patients safely with the Arnold person hoist It offers practical information on how to use and service the hoist BORRINGIA MAKE EVERY DAY A LITTLE BIT EASIER General information Contents General information How to use the hoist Transferring Person Hoist Assembly Technical Information Maintenance Trouble shooting Warranty Service When contacting us with questions regarding spare parts and service please supply the following information Client Lift model Frame amp Batch No Year amp Month Max capacity kg Ibs Produced in the EU for Borringia A S Hejreskovve 18B C DK 3490 Kvistgard Telephone 45 49 13 88 55 Fax 45 49 13 99 55 info borringia com www borringia com User s instructions Charging the batteries Spline Emergency stop Emergency lowering Brakes General information Lifting to and from a wheelchair Lifting to and from a bed Lifting from the floor Daily checks Cleaning Monthly maintenance Annual service inspection Importer ODON N ACANNA BH QW Fl p pd p pd fr A UNNNN General information N B Itis important to be familiar with the hoist lifter and its functions when using it In order to obtain the best safety it is crucial that all users of the hoist read this manual carefully prior to taking the Arnold Person Hoist into use Borringia A S is only responsible for the safety reliabilit2. ctions The two upper buttons control lifting amp lowering The two lower buttons control the leg spreading mechanism Technical Information Control box Type CHJ2 Mains voltage 100 240V Output voltage 24V DC Max output current 11 5A IP Rating IP65 The electric system is designed for periodic use With an intermittence of max 10 1 min use 9 min pause Emergency Stop Emergency Lowering Charging indicator Mains connected Plug for hand control Plug for lifting motor plug no 1 Plug for leg spreading motor plug no 2 Plug for mains connection P a a a The control box is equipped with 5 6 7 Motor protection against over loading of motors for lifting and leg spreading Safety against short circuiting Acoustic signal when charging of the batteries is required Electric emergency lowering in case of hand control malfunctioning Built in charger Battery Type BAJ1 Output 24V DC 2 7 Amph IP Rating IP65 The Battery is placed directly on the control box When 50 discharged the system beeps when activated The battery must then be charged Charging time Approx 4 5 hours N B The hoist cannot be operated during charging 10 Technical Information Dimensions Maximum load Min height of hooks on yoke Max height of hooks on yoke Lifting range Length of base Length of the legs Min internal distance betw the legs Max internal distance betw the legs Min external distance be
3. ected 5 6 Symptom Power indicator does not light up during recharging The motors do not move A click is heard from the relay in the control box The motors do not move A click is NOT heard from the relay in the control box Control box is completely dead A click is NOT heard from the relay in the control box The control box is OK except for one direction in one channel Possible cause No connection Control box defective The wire from the motor is not properly connected to control box Motor defective Control box defective Motor defective Hand control defective Battery discharged Battery defective Hand control defective Control box defective if the lifting arm does not come down use either the mechanical or electric emergency lowering Action Establish connection Send control box for repair Connect the wire properly Replace the motor Replace the control box Send control box for repair Send hand control for repair Charge battery Replace battery Send control box for repair Send control box for repair 13 Warranty Service Warranty The hoist is warranted for 12 months against production failures Warranty repairs must be carried out by Borringia approved company The warranty for this product shall not apply if you do not carry out at least one service check per year according to the specifications in the Service Manual Service Always make certai
4. ed via the quick release system User s Instructions Spline The lifting motor or actuator is equipped with a security spline which protects accidental squeezing If the lifting arm meets resistance during lowering movement of the lifting arm is automatically stopped so that a person cannot accidentally be squeezed between the arm and for instance a bed Warning Owing to the safety in the actuator the lifting arm and hanger bar may drop to the height of the spindle Therefore before and after use press down the lifting arm on the lift to ensure that the actuator supports the arm This is necessary as there will otherwise be a risk of getting hurt when the arm falls down Emergency Stop In order to stop the lift in an emergency situation push on the red emergency button on the control box All electrical functions are blocked and the battery indicator is shut off Emergency Lowering If lowering via the hand control is not possible there are 2 options The electric emergency lowering on the control box marked Emergency see the drawing on page 10 Push with a pencil or similar The person will slowly be lowered The mechanical emergency lowering on the lifting motor Pull the red handle upwards see the drawing on page 9 Brakes Each of the two large rear wheels is provided with a brake To apply the brake press with your foot on the rear part of the brake lever To release the brake pre
5. he chair STOP manoeuvre to the required position When placing a patient in a wheelchair proceed in reverse order e Open the legs of the lift and move it to the chair Make sure that the patient is correctly positioned in relation to the chair and lower the lifting bar slowly e Check that the patient is always in correct position when lowering Lower to a point where the patient just touches the sitting surface If the chair can be tilted backward it is easier to place the patient correctly in chair If there are two carers one can gently press on the patient s knees Use the straps on the back of the sling as well N B The wheelchair should be braked during transfer to and from the chair Transferring Person Hoist Lifting to and from a bed e If the bed has an adjustable headrest and the patient is capable of sitting a raised headrest position facilitates positioning of the sling e Position the sling at the back of the patient placing the lower part of the sling at or just below the base of the spine e If the patient is being transferred from a wheelchair to a bed a raised headrest will also facilitate the job e As an alternative to the raised headrest roll the patient to a side resting or recovery position Then roll and tuck the top half of the sling under the body Now roll the patient on his her back and to the other side allowing the rest of the sling to be unfolded e Position the spreader bar over the bed and lowe
6. ift Warning Do not place your hands on the actuator as your fingers may get squeezed When you start moving forward push the handle while pushing with your foot on the undercarriage This makes overcoming the inertia easier It is safer to pull the lift than to push it A mobile lift is not a means of transportation but intended for transfer only Assembly Assembly instructions for Arnold 1 Place the mast in the mast holder on the undercarriage Tighten the two screws 2 Connect the wire from the leg spreading actuator to the control box Plug no 2 see Technical Information Screws The lifter is now ready for use Warning The top part must be mounted with the arm pointing forward between the legs Make sure not to mount the top part pointing the wrong way as the lift will become unstable and unsuitable for lifting Technical Information Frame Material Steel St 37 Surface Powder coated in the colours RAL 3005 Burgundy and RAL 7016 Anthracite grey Castors Front Diameter 75mm double wheels Back Diameter 100mm with brakes Motors Lifting Leg spreading Type LA34 3F LA12 1 Consumption max 10A 3 2A Power 10000 N 750 N Speed unloaded 11 mm s 14 mm s loaded 7 mm s 6 mm s IP Rating IP66 IP65 The lifting motor is equipped with a manual emergency lowering In order to activate it pull the red handle upwards Hand Control Type HB52 The hand control has 2 fun
7. ing may be indications of a beginning failure which can deteriorate and eventually become a potential security risk in critical situations Charging will be required on a regular basis to ensure that the lift is ready for use at any time For instance charging could be done overnight Warning or N B indicates that the following paragraph contains important safety information which must be read carefully User s Instructions N B It is important to have read this User s Manual carefully prior to using the lifter in order familiarize oneself with the hoist and all its functions This is to obtain the best possible safety for all users User s Instructions 1 Check that the red emergency stop is released If not turn it clockwise until it is released 2 The lift is controlled via the hand control Has four functions up down and in out By pressing the arrow keys you will obtain the required function It is not possible to activate two functions at the same time N B If the hand control is incorrectly used e g direction command is changed too quickly the hoist will not react Let go of the button wait a few seconds and try again 3 Check that you have the right type of sling for the lifting job at hand both size amp type of sling You should only use CE Labelled slings for 2 point spreader bars 4 Charging will be required on a regular basis to ensure that the lift is ready for use at any time For instance cha
8. n that the lifter functions normally both mechanically and electrically If you are in doubt or notice indications that something may be wrong take the hoist out of operation have it checked and if necessary repaired before taking it into use again Abnormal functioning may be indications of a beginning failure which can deteriorate and eventually become a potential security risk in critical situations As a preventative measure an Annual Service Inspection must be carried out at least once every 12 months following strictly the procedures in the Service Manual Service Inspection and repair can only be carried out by trained and competent personnel We recommend that a service logbook be kept for every person lifter Such a logbook can be used as documentation in case of warranty issues Only original extra equipment and spare parts can be used in connection with the Arnold person hoist Modification to the lift may only carried out by Borringia Personnel When buying an Arnold person lifter the client will be offered a service contract 14 15 BORRINGIA MAKE EVERY DAY A LITTLE BIT EASIER Borringia A S Hejreskovvej 18B C DK 3490 Kvistg rd Tel 45 49 13 8855 Fax 45 49 13 99 55 Internet www borringia com E mail info borringia com
9. r to approx 10 inches 25 cm above the waist e Position the lifting straps and fit them in the spreader bar hooks e Lift 1 inch 2 cm above the bed mattress and make sure that all straps are secured and without twists Continue to lift until the patient s body and thighs are clear of the bed Manoeuvre to the required position N B Make certain that you check and adjust the sling at a point where the client has only been lifted so much that he she still has contact with the mattress Lifting from the floor Make sure the patient is in a condition allowing him her to be lifted e Follow the procedure described above for a bed and place the sling gently under the client e Instead of a raised headrest use a chair in combination with a pillow or similar firm back support to place him her in a semi sitting position e Dive the hoist towards the client in such a way that he she is facing the control box and lift his legs over the base of the lift on either side of the lifting arm Do not brake the lift e Alternatively the client s head may be pointing towards the control box e Lower the spreader bar and place the straps of the sling in the hooks e Lift the client slowly and check all the time that sling is sitting correctly and that the client is comfortable N B When turning a lift push it sideways with the grab handles at the same time using the front wheels as a pivot point In this way it is much easier to manoeuvre the l
10. rging could be done overnight Safety Emergency Stop and emergency lowering electric amp mechanical should only be used for emergencies If the emergency functions have been used contact the dealer prior to lifter into use again Charging the Batteries e The Batteries must be charged after approx 20 full lifting cycles or at approx 50 of battery capacity but we recommend recharging every day When the battery is low you will hear an acoustic signal when operating the lift It is possible but not recommendable to use the lift after the acoustic signal e We recommend that the batteries be charged when the hoist is not being used for a longer period i e every night The batteries cannot be overcharged and it s only healthy for the batteries to be topped up frequently as it prolongs the battery life span e Charging is made by connecting the charger to the wall outlet and inserting the charging plug into the control box see drawing on page 10 The hoist cannot be used during charging e lt A green light on the control box indicates that the wall outlet is connected A yellow light on the control box indicates charging is ongoing e When charging is completed the yellow light is switched off e A full charging cycle lasts 4 5 hours e If charging is done on a wall mounted charging station optional equipment you can permanently leave an extra battery in the charger The batteries can easily be exchang
11. s longer Cleaning The lift should be cleaned with a damp wrung cloth with water and a mild detergent Electric components can be cleaned with a firmly wrung cloth do not spray water onto these Never use solvents acids or the like for cleaning of the hoist Monthly Maintenance Sling 1 A thorough check Any frayed or damaged slings should be replaced Lift 2 Check hand control control box and battery have no visual signs of damage 3 Check that cables are correctly mounted and undamaged 4 Check that the lifting motor is not bent visually damaged or sounds strained when activated 5 Check that all axels bolts joints and weldings are intact and that screws bolts are securely tightened Worn parts should be replaced 6 Check that the castors rune freely They should be cleaned once a month Annual Inspection As a preventative measure an Annual Service Inspection must be carried out at least once every 12 months following strictly the procedures in the Service Manual Borringia cannot be held responsible for damage to persons caused by failure to carry out the Annual Service Inspection 12 Trouble Shooting If the hoist does not work please try the following prior to contacting the have you tried with another hand control and or charger dealer 1 has the battery been charged 2 has the emergency stop been released 3 are all plugs correctly connected 4 is the hand control ok and correctly conn
12. ss with your foot on the front part of the brake lever Braked Released N B The lift should never be broken when performing a lift Transferring Person Hoist General e It is important to be familiar with the hoist and to know that it functions properly before beginning a lifting job e Check that you have the right type of sling for the lifting job at hand both size amp type of sling You should only use CE Labelled slings for 2 point spreader bars e When a patient is in the lift always manoeuvre it slowly to avoid swinging the patient e The lift should only be used on surfaces with less than 5 gradients e Only brake the hoist when it s not being used or when standing on a sloping surface e Never lift a person higher than necessary e Never lift more than the maximum allowed load Before lifting a client try being lifted yourself Lifting to and from a wheelchair e Fit the correct sling on the patient e Open the legs of the lift and move it close to the chair e Position the spreader bar in front of the patient e First place the rear back straps and then both leg straps and fit them correctly in the proper hooks e Lift the patient 1 inch 2 cm above sitting surface STOP check all positions and that the straps are not twisted and that no part of the sling is creased e When the patient is comfortable continue lifting until he she is clear of the chair e Move the lift away from t
13. tw the legs Max external distance betw the legs Height of the base Clearance under the legs Wheel diameter Turning diameter Weight of battery Total weight Lifting cycles on charged battery Arnold Person lift 300 ke 660 Ibs 57 cm 25 175 cm 71 3 118 cm 48 1 130 cm 53 98 cm 39 9 55 cm 22 4 120 cm 48 9 67 cm 27 3 136 cm 55 4 11 5 cm 4 7 6 5 cm 27 100 75 mm 47 3 140 cm 57 1 3 0 kg 6 6 Ibs 61 0 ke 134 lbs 20 20 Maintenance Always make certain that the lifter functions normally both mechanically and electrically If you are in doubt or notice indications that something may be wrong take the hoist out of operation have it checked and if necessary repaired before taking it into use again Abnormal functioning may be indications of a beginning failure which can deteriorate and eventually become a potential security risk in critical situations Therefore always check the hoist according to the instructions below Daily check Sling 1 Check that the slings are clean if not wash them 2 Check for wear Sowings must be intact Frayed slings must be changed Lift 3 Check that the hand control is ok that all functions work and that the lift is correctly assembled 4 Check that all cables are correctly inserted in the control box 5 Check visually that axels and bolts are intact Everything should move easily without noise 6 Keep the lift clean A clean lift is safer and last
14. y and performance of the hoist under the following conditions e Assembly of the hoist must be carried out according to our instructions e The hoist should be used and cleaned as described in this manual e The hoist should only be used indoors e The hoist must have at least one annual service inspections following the procedures in the Service Manual The lift is intended for lifting persons from floor chair or bed The special leg spreading feature also allows lifting from toilet and bathtub The hand control unit enables operation of the lift from various positions N B UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES use the lift for other than person lifting and do not exceed the maximum load stated on the lifting arm including the sling 300 kg 660 lbs In case of incorrect use of the lift and or exceeding the maximum load the service warranty or liability obligation of Borringia A S shall no longer apply and are null and void The lift is manufactured according to the directions of the DS EN ISO 10535 standard Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons requirements and test methods All electrical components have been tested according to EN 60601 1 Always make certain that the lifter functions normally both mechanically and electrically If you are in doubt or notice indications that something may be wrong take the hoist out of operation have it checked and if necessary repaired before taking it into use again Abnormal function
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