Operating Instructions
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1. 3 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Operating the Milford Person Lift 1 Before lift is in position B 5 Insert the Spreader bar EMT TNR Ny SIN Sh f 2 Mounting the Lift onto the post JN Aa NG WN Y eee a N ay a LA EN lt 7 ot VON i 4 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Milford Person Lift Owner s Manual 9 neue raised oe the decel forwards 12 eR the T P r S A n 4 i yA E 13 Lower into the wheelchair holding strap EG I7 J m B ae 11 You can now come straight out of the door It may be necessary to help to lift the user s feet out of the vehicle at this stage This depends on the height of the user and vehicle into which the lift is fitted Please take care when helping the feet out so as to avoid any strain on the operator By lifting Once in a good sitting position the sling can the user higher than appears necessary can then be disconnected from the spreader bar help to get their feet out of the vehicle ready for use when arriving at your destination 5 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 8304442. The Milford Person Lift has the power socket at the side of the mounting post shown fitted into a vehicle The lead on the lift should be connected directly The Handset is extremely simple with one Button for Up and one for Down As soon as you release the button the lift will stop either lifting or lowering Once your passenger is seated the arm is removed and can be stored in the carry bag in the boot of the vehicle for use when you have arrived at your destination The carry bag comes in 2 sizes standard and large The standard bag is suitable for a lift which has not been extended e g for use in standard vehicles the large bag is suitable for extended lifts being used in MPV s amp 4x4 s 6 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Slings The slings come in various sizes which are colour coded as follows the example shown is a medium sling Extra Small White Small Yellow Medium Green shown Large Red Extra Large Blue The lifting straps of the sling should be adjusted so that each strap is as short as possible giving the best lift and the most manoeuvrability for the person The correctly adjusted sling should lift the passenger in a seated position at lower chest height and not above the shoulder height or at waist height If there is a lot of slack in the straps when the sling is
3. AUTOCHAIR World Leading Vehicle Adaptations Operating Instructions Milford Person Lift 23 5 Stone Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR Tel 01773 830222 Fax 01773 830444 You info autochair co uk www autochair co uk Milford Person Lift Owner s Manual Contents Important Safety Notes sechiie hice ciecenicedeks cities te ties ede ticain cit ieee adi deiledestceaninaitiaetess 3 Operation of your Milford Person Lift ccccceseceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeceseseneeeeeneseneseeeesenesenees 4 6 SNO eE chet ceheled eran at is oe connote A eet oca dae aua ie rcceuttomeuoteeds 7 Technical Information and T FOUDICS MOOG aiiis a E LT 8 9 WaN aa EA 10 2 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Milford Person Lift Owner s Manual Milford Person Lift Safety Points The function of the Milford Person Lift is to transfer a person simply safely and with a degree of comfort from a wheelchair to a vehicle or other seat and vice versa It should not be used for any other purpose e Lifting straps should be threaded through the buckles correctly as shown on page 7 to avoid slipping If there is any evidence of excess wear on the straps or if they are frayed for whatever reason you should contact your supplier for a replacement sling immediately Do not use a d
4. amaged sling e Ensure all straps are set correctly All metal clips are positively located on their lugs before lifting Do not lift Iower at the same time as transferring the person into and out of the vehicle e Keep hands clothing and electrical cord of hand control clear of all moving parts during lifting lowering operations e The purpose of the velcro base of the hand control is so that it may be placed on the top parallel arm avoid using hand control whilst attached to the body of the lift e Avoid catching electrical lead in car door or moving parts of the hoist this could result in the lead getting damaged e During wet weather avoid getting the electrical connection and vicinity wet e There should be no sharp edges on either the Milford Person Lift or the fitting kit If you find any sharp edges please contact your supplier before use e Please make sure that you are completely happy with the complete operation of your Milford Person Lift before operating it yourself Misuse of the product could result in injury e Never use a system that has signs of damage e Your Milford Person lift should be inspected at least every year by a qualified person e Remember The Milford Person Lift is only doing the lifting work it does not control the lateral movement of the lift The operator MUST ALWAYS keep a hand on the lift to control the lateral position of the person being transferred Failure to do so may result in injury
5. connected to the spreader bar they should be shortened The longer the straps are the less the range of lift that can be achieved and the sling will not offer as much support The sling supplied with the Milford is determined during your initial assessment However if it does not suit or you have not had an assessment please consult Autochair When you wash your Milford Person Lift Sling you must remove the adjusters and the keyhole connectors failure to do so may result in damage to your washing machine Your sling can be washed at up to 75 degrees Celsius Do not use your Milford person Lift if either the sling or connecting straps show signs of excessive wear or fraying Only the supplied Milford Person Lift Sling should be used with the Milford Person Lift Upper Lifting Straps connect one to each side of the Spreader bar Positioning Handle _ Webbing Anchor s This is the correct way for the sling buckle to be fitted this method will eliminate any movement of the strap Sling Milford Person Lift Owner s Manual Technical Information Weight of the lifting arm 18 7lbs 8 5kgs Maximum current draw 20 Amps Maximum lifting capacity SWL 150kg 330lbs Maximum range of lift 530mm Power supply 12V Sling Sizes Extra small to extra large Product Material Aluminium and Mild Steel Material finish Powder coated This does not mean that it will necessarily lift a person by thi
6. ed If yes then use the emergency Up Down buttons to operate Emergency Up and Down buttons are located here User is uncomfortable when lifted Make sure that the sling is correct positioned and that it is not creased underneath their legs If all material is even then adjusting the straps may help alleviate discomfort Milford is lifting very slowly Is the person being lifted too heavy for the lift 150kg is the maximum safe working load See table 1 Is the vehicle s battery charged If not it may help to have the engine running whilst operating However Autochair do not recommend this as the person being transferred may inadvertently knock a primary control whilst entering the vehicle What about servicing We recommend a service every year to ensure the safety reliability and Performance of your Milford Person Lift Our servicing department will remind you when the time comes around What if my car is involved in an accident As with all of our adaptations if you think that your Milford Person Lift has been damaged due to a road traffic accident Please give us a call and we can assess the best course of action If you continue to have a technical problem with your Milford please contact your supplier 9 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Milford Person Lift Owner s Manual Warranty Repair The wa
7. rranty period for the Milford Electric Person Lift is 12 months from the date of delivery This warranty will cover any defects of workmanship or function of the Milford Person Lift The warranty does not cover any incorrectly installed Milford Person Lift or one whose mechanical or electrical components have been damaged due to incorrect use or accident The warranty does not cover consequential loss unless regional law requires otherwise The warranty is invalidated if the seal on either the actuator or control box is broken These contain no user replaceable components No alteration should be made to the Milford Person Lift by anyone other than a qualified person as defined by Autochair Ltd In the event of damage or defects in the actuator the Milford Person Lift will be collected by our distributor who will remove the actuator and return it to Autochair Ltd for evaluation NO cables must be cut as they are fitted with connectors that must be correctly removed before repairs commence In the event of any malfunction of the electrical circuit box or handset which requires replacement they should be removed and returned as a set Please keep a note of the following 1 Serial Number 2 Date supplied 3 Details of supplier Stamp Postcode Zip Tel Notes 10 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444
8. s total range C The Milford Person Lift has different lifting capacities depending on the extension settings These are detailed in the table below 599 566 533 500 467 432 Table 1 Trouble Shooting and Frequently Asked Questions Problem Suggestions Will not lift high Has the lifting arm been extended to the correct length This should only be done by a qualified person Are the straps on the sling set to the correct length They should be set as short as possible The lift does not work Is the light on the handset on If no is the unit switched on Unit is switched on but no light is it plugged in Is plugged in and switched on but still does not work has the vehicle got a flat battery or has the fuse blown the fuse is located next to the vehicle s battery Fuse has not blown but still no power A visible check of all connections and wires to make sure that the wire has not been cut e g due to trapping If any of these solutions do not solve the problem please call your supplier 8 Autochair Ltd Wood Street North Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JR UK Tel 44 1773 830222 Fax 44 1773 830444 Milford Person Lift Owner s Manual The handset does not work Has the connector into the handset come out If so replace If not has the connector at the other end of the handset wire come out of the electrics box If so replace Has the wire to the handset been damag
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