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1. The Oxford Journey Patient Lift Push Handle Mast Battery/ Control Pack Hand Control Unit Kneepad Adjustment Lever

Cow Horn Position Indicator Cow Horn Spreader Bar Attachment Hook Electric Actuator Adjustable Kneepad Mast Release Lever (located on side of mast)

Front Castor (non-braked)

Rear Castor (Braked) Removable Footy Tray READY FOR USE POSITION

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2. Introduction: About Your Lift The Oxford Journey is an electrically operated patient lift. Each Journey lift is fully assembled, load tested and certified before being packed/shipped. The packing consists of a strong, purpose built carton to ensure the safe arrival of the lift. A number of documents are supplied in a wallet, and packed with each lift and should be kept safely for future reference: • TEST CERTIFICATE • USER MANUAL • DEALER GUARANTEE CARD (Europe only) • CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CARD (Europe only) • PACKING CHECK LIST The TEST CERTIFICATE is an important document and will be required for your insurance records. It is valid for six months but after it has expired the lift should be inspected and serviced as per the maintenance schedule. Your authorised dealer can carry out servicing and periodic testing for those countries where this is a requirement (Europe). Please ensure your lift is included in their maintenance schedule. If you are at all unsure what your local market servicing requirements are, please check with your dealer, a local government agency and/or Joerns Healthcare. The CE mark:

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The Oxford Journey carries the CE mark and complies with the following EC directives: • Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC) • EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) (Electrics only) • Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (Electrics only)

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3. Assembly & Commissioning Instructions CARTON CONTENTS Place the carton in a clear working area and open carefully. The carton contains: • • •

Oxford JOURNEY LIFT WALLET CONTAINING DOCUMENTS HAND CONTROL

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BATTERY PACK CHARGING LEAD DESK TOP CHARGER/STAND

WARNING The Oxford Journey is heavy and will need to be lifted with care. You may need assistance to lift the Oxford Journey from the carton.

ASSEMBLY The Oxford Journey is delivered in its folded/storage position; the following assembly process demonstrates the 3 easy steps required to take the Oxford Journey from its storage position to its ready for use position. This process is carried out with no additional tools required.

1. Remove all the parts from the carton and place on the floor, taking care to protect the finish from damage. Lift the Oxford Journey carefully from the carton. Lie the lift flat on the floor and ensure the rear castors are securely locked.

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2. To unfold the Oxford Journey into its ready-to-use position, raise the mast assembly upright. This is achieved by pressing the mast release button located under the actuator (as shown). This will release the mast assembly and allow the mast to be raised. Using the top of the push handle, raise the mast to its upright position and locate the mast into the slot (1). Once the mast is firmly located, use the mast locking lever to secure the mast. This is achieved by pushing the mast locking lever down towards the mast surface (2). Finally, release braked castors at the rear and the Oxford Journey is ready for use (3).

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CAUTION Avoid trapping fingers. Keep fingers away from the end of the mast when inserting into the mast slot. Tighten the mast-locking device, and unlock the braked castors at the rear.

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3. Adjust the cow horn mechanism into one of three positions to suit either the patient task and/or environment. To adjust the cow horn, simply pull the trigger backwards towards the rear of the lift while holding the cow horn. Then select the desired position as indicated on the positioning decal (1) and release the trigger to lock. The lift is now ready for operation.

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Storage/Fold

NOTE: See page 12 for cow horn position guidelines.

DISASSEMBLY To disassemble and store the Oxford Journey follow the four easy steps shown below; please note that no additional tools are required.

1. Lower the boom into its lowest possible position and adjust the cow horn to the storage/fold position (as shown).

Storage/Fold

2. Ensure the rear castors are securely locked (1). Raise the knee pad to its upper most position (2).

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3. Unlock the mast-locking lever by pulling it outwards from the mast (1). Using the push handle lift the mast upwards and then slowly push downwards (2), carefully folding the mast assembly towards the legs until you hear a “Click” (3). The “Click” indicates the mast is now in its locked position.

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4. When folded, lift the Oxford Journey upright using the legs and push handle as a guide.

NOTE: If you wish to separate the mast and boom completely from the base and legs, undo the mast-locking lever fully (remove pin assembly from mast) and lift the mast and boom completely free from the base. Be careful not to lose the mast lock lever and location spindle.

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CAUTION Care should be exercised when folding/unfolding the Oxford Journey as there is a possible danger of trapping the fingers etc. Please follow the instructions carefully and ask for assistance if you are unsure of the correct procedure. ALWAYS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE OPERATION: • The mast is fully locked into position (see assembly instructions, page 6).

• The legs of the lift open and close freely (Using foot pedals).

• The power pack is fitted to the lift and the latch holding the power pack in place is fully engaged. A” Click” should be heard when it is in place.

• The red emergency stop button, located on the control box, is in the RUN (out) position.

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• The up and down buttons on the hand control lower and raise the boom correctly.

4. Sling Guide The Oxford Journey is suitable for patients in the SITTING position. The slings suitable for this device are listed as follows: * Oxford Transport sling (various sizes available) * Oxford Standing sling (various sizes available)

USER GUIDE FOR STANDAID SLINGS Both the Transport and Standing sling are easy fit slings, suitable for standing and supporting. They are not a general purpose sling. Patients must always be assessed for suitability by a qualified person. Transport Sling

Attachment Loop Straps; Shoulder

Chest Supports and Buckle Attachment Loop Straps; Legs Fitting Instructions Feed the sling down the back of the patient leaving the top of the commode aperture at the base of the spine. Check the roll part of the sling is square across the patient’s back. Attach the support strap around the chest of the patient. This strap need not be tight. It is there to hold the sling in position while attaching the loops to the Standaid. It may be left off altogether if preferred. Ensure patient’s arms are on the outside of the sling (refer to Fig. C, page 13). 10 294000.10050 Rev. C

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Raise the patient’s leg and feed the leg strap under and up between the legs. Ensure the sling is not twisted or creased under the thigh. Repeat this procedure for the other leg. Attach the loops on the roll parts of the sling to the white hooks at the end of the handgrips. Without crossing the loops on the leg straps, attach to left and right hooks on the lifting fork. You would normally use the middle of the three loops. The patient is now ready to be raised from the seat. Once clear of the seat, the patient will be more comfortable if lowered back in to the sitting position. Joerns Healthcare recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before use for signs of fraying or damage. Do not use slings that are worn or damaged. Standing Sling

Attachment Loop Straps

Chest Supports and Buckle

Fitting Instructions Place the sling down behind patients back between base of shoulder blades and bottom of rib cage. Attach the support straps around the front of the patient. This strap need not be tight. It is there to hold the sling in position whilst attaching the sling to the Standaid. It may be left off altogether if preferred. Ensure that the patient’s arms are outside the sling (refer to Fig. A, page 13) NOTE: For detailed fitting instructions, please refer to the user guide supplied with each sling.

WARNING Joerns Healthcare recommends that slings be checked regularly and particularly before use for signs of fraying or damage. DO NOT use slings that are worn or damaged.

WARNING Oxford RECOMMENDS THE USE OF GENUINE Oxford PARTS. Oxford slings and lifters are not designed to be interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products. Using other manufacturer’s products on Oxford products is potentially unsafe and could result in serious injury to patient and/or caregiver.

WARNING Refer to maximum weight capacity of lift. Sling capacity is limited by the maximum capacity of the lift. 11 294000.10050 Rev. C

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5. Lifting With Your Oxford Journey The Oxford Journey has an adjustable cow horn. This allows the carer to position the cow horn in a comfortable position to suit the patient or environment. The cow horn has 3 positions. Position 1 is more suitable for a large/taller patient, position 2 is more suitable for a medium/average size patient and position 3 is more suitable for a shorter/pediatric patient or when standing a patient from a low chair. (Please note, these are guidelines only, it may be necessary to adjust according to patient comfort). To adjust the cow horn, simply pull the trigger backwards towards the rear of the lift whilst holding the cow horn. Then select the desired position as indicated by the positioning decal and release trigger to lock. The cow horn has 3 alternative positions for lifting and a further one for the storage/fold position. Cow Horn Lift Positions Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 1

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Position 3 Storage/Fold

Lifting from a sitting position Select the most suitable cow horn position to suit the patient or environment. Once complete, position the Standaid so that the patient’s feet fit in the foot tray and the knees rest against the kneepad. The optimal position for the kneepad is just below the patella. Adjust the kneepad accordingly and fit the safety belt if required. If not required, the safety belt can be detached and stored away. Attach the loops of the sling to the grey hooks at the end of the Oxford Journey handgrips. The patient’s hands should be placed on the handgrips (see Fig A or C). Prior to lifting make a visual check to ensure the loops of the sling are secure and in place. Then, push the UP button on hand control to raise the patient to the standing position (see Fig B or D).

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Standing Sling:

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Transport Sling:

NOTE: Joerns Healthcare recommends a risk assessment be completed before carrying out your lifting operation.

WARNING If using the Oxford Journey for gait training, the foot tray should be removed and a thorough risk assessment carried out to ascertain suitability prior to lifting.

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6. Operating Instructions Operating controls for the Oxford Journey lift

Operating Instructions 1. Leg Adjustment The legs on the Oxford Journey are adjustable for width. The legs can be opened to enable access around armchairs or wheelchairs. For transferring and negotiating narrow doorways/ passages, the lift legs should be in the closed position. To achieve the adjustment, the leg adjuster pedal, located at the rear of the base, is compressed right (DOWN) to open the legs outwards and left (UP) to close the legs. The adjustment can be carried out with the patient in the lift, but whether loaded or unloaded the adjustment should be made when the lift is moving. 2. Castors and Braking The lift has two braked castors, which can be applied for parking. When lifting, the castors should be left free and un-braked. The lift will then be able to move to its natural centre of gravity. If the brakes are applied, it is the patient that will swing to the centre of gravity and this may prove disconcerting and uncomfortable. 3. Raising & Lowering The Boom A powerful electric actuator that is controlled by a simple hand control unit achieves the movement of the boom. The hand control has two buttons with directional arrows UP and DOWN . The actuator stops automatically at its limit of travel in both directions. The hand control plugs into a socket at the base of the control box. 4. Emergency Stop The red Emergency Stop Button is located on the front of the control box and is activated by pressing it in. This will cut all power to the lift and will only be reset by twisting the button clockwise and releasing.

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5. Electrical Emergency Down/Up Emergency lower (down) and raise (up) buttons are provided at the front of the control box. Inserting a ballpoint pen into the button-highlighted  operates these buttons. This will bring the boom up or down should the hand control fail at any time. 6. Mechanical Emergency Down In the case of a complete electrical failure the electrical actuator is fitted with mechanical lowering device (RED BOSS). This will only operate when the lift is under load. The device must be pulled upwards to activate, and a slow descent will commence. Note: The MINIMUM load required to manually lower the hoist using the mechanical emergency down function is 30 kg. 7. Batteries A LOW VOLTAGE ALARM protects the batteries from deep discharge. This will sound when the batteries need recharging and the hand control is being operated. It will not sound independently of the hand control being operated. DO NOT IGNORE THIS WARNING ALARM. Complete the lifting operation and place the battery on charge (see charging instructions). The battery charge level is displayed by the indicator on the control box.

CAUTION The battery, charger, hand control, control box and actuator should not to be opened by unauthorized personnel. (Contact your distributor for warranty and repairs). 8. Slings The Oxford Journey is suitable for patients in the SITTING, position. The slings suitable for this device are listed as follows: • Oxford Transport sling • Oxford Standing sling 9. Knee pad adjustment The Oxford Journey has an adjustable kneepad. It is recommended for safety and ergonomic reasons that any adjustment is carried out by holding the top of the adjustment handle. The range of travel is 10.2 inches (260mm). Adjustment is achieved by following two easy steps. STEP 1 turn the kneepad adjustment lever to the left to unlock. STEP 2 either push handle downwards or pull handle upwards to select correct position. Once the ideal position is found, simply turn the kneepad adjustment lever to the right to lock in place, NOTE: the lever can be operated from either side of the lift.

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10. Removable footplate The Oxford Journey has a removable footplate. To remove the footplate, move to the front of the Oxford Journey and lift the footplate upward from the middle of the base assembly. NOTE: Be careful when removing the footplate from its low-seated position as it is heavy. Always use appropriate moving and handling techniques.

WARNING If using the Oxford Journey for gait training, the foot tray should be removed and a thorough risk assessment carried out to ascertain suitability prior to lifting. 11. Adjustable cow horn The Oxford Journey has an adjustable cow horn. This allows the carer to position the cow horn in a comfortable position to suit the patient or environment. The cow horn has 3 positions. Position 1 is more suitable for a large/taller patient, position 2 is more suitable for a medium/average size patient and position 3 is more suitable for a shorter/pediatric patient or when standing a patient from a low chair. (Please note, these are guidelines only, it may be necessary to adjust according to patient comfort). To adjust the cow horn, simply pull the trigger backwards towards the rear of the lift whilst holding the cow horn. Then select the desired position as indicated by the positioning decal and release trigger to lock. The cow horn has 3 alternative positions for lifting and a further one for the storage/fold position. Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 1

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7. Safety Precautions Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below. The operation and use of Oxford patient lifts is simple and straightforward. Following these few basic safety precautions will make lifting operations easy and trouble free. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR Oxford Journey

WARNING • ALWAYS plan your lifting operations before commencing. • ALWAYS carry out the DAILY CHECK LIST before using the lift. • ALWAYS familiarise yourself with the operating control and safety features of a lift before lifting a patient. • DO NOT use a sling unless it is recommended for use with the lift. • ALWAYS check the sling is suitable for the particular patient and is of the correct size and capacity. • NEVER use a sling, which is frayed or shows signs of damaged. • ALWAYS fit the sling according to the instructions provided (user instructions). • DO NOT exceed the safe working load. • ALWAYS check the safe working load of the lift 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 patient with the castor brakes on. Always let the lift find the correct centre of gravity. • DO NOT attempt to manoeuvre the lift by pushing on the mast, boom or patient. • ALWAYS maneuver the lift with the handle / foot push pad provided. • ALWAYS lower the patient to the lowest comfortable position before transfers. • DO NOT push a loaded lift at speed, which exceeds a slow walking pace (3 Km/hour 0.8 metres/second). • DO NOT push the lift over uneven or rough ground. Particularly if loaded. 17 294000.10050 Rev. C

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• DO NOT attempt to push/pull a loaded lift over a floor obstruction. • NEVER force an operating/safety control. All controls are easy to use and do not require excessive force. • The MINIMUM load required to manually lower the hoist using the mechanical emergency

down function is 30 kg. • 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. • DO NOT use the lift, or allow the lift 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, which exceeds 1:12 (approximately 5 degrees). • DO NOT attempt to negotiate a slope without a second helper being present. • DO NOT use in a wet or corrosive environment such as poolside locations.

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8. Charging Instructions The batteries are located in the power pack and are charged via an off board desktop charger unit. Removable Battery Pack

Hand Control Boom Raise Lower Buttons

Control Box Emergency Stop Button

Battery Charge Level Indicator

Boom Raise/ Lower Buttons When the power pack needs charging, it can be removed from the lift and fitted to an off board charging unit. The battery charge level is displayed by the indicator on the control box. Joerns Healthcare recommends an additional battery pack is purchased, so that one pack can be on charge at all times 1. Remove the power pack from the lift. A simple latch at the top of the power pack retains the pack. Lift the latch and the power pack will be released. 2. Fit the power pack to the charging unit. The location and latching of the power pack to the charger is the same system as used on the lift. 3. Plug the charger mains plug into a suitable mains outlet and switch the mains supply ON. (If applicable). 4. Charging is automatic and will fully charge the batteries over a period of eight to twelve hours. Note: Even if the charger is left plugged in for extended periods it will not allow the batteries to overcharge. 5. To return the lift to service, switch OFF (if applicable) the mains supply and remove the power pack from the charger. Fit the power pack to the lift and make sure the latch holding the pack in place is fully engaged. “Click” in place. The charging of Oxford electric lifts is simple and straightforward, but it is important to follow the charging instructions closely. Please pay particular attention to the following points; they will help you avoid problems with discharged batteries.

WARNING The battery, charger, hand control & control box are NOT to be opened by unauthorized personnel. (Contact your distributor for warranty and repairs).

WARNING DO NOT touch battery/charger terminals.

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CAUTION KEEP the batteries fully charged. Place the battery on charge whenever it is not in use. If it is more convenient to do so, place on charge every night. The charger will not allow the batteries to overcharge.

CAUTION NEVER run the batteries completely flat. As soon as the audible warning sounds, complete the lifting operation in hand and place on charge.

CAUTION NEVER store the power pack for long periods without regular charging throughout the storage period.

CAUTION ALWAYS make sure the mains power to the charger is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the power pack. (UK EU Requirement).

CAUTION NEVER leave the power pack plugged in to the charger with the mains power off. (UK EU Requirement).

WARNING Do not charge an electric lift in a bathroom or shower room.

WARNING Do NOT leave charger switched on with battery disconnected (UK EU Requirement).

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9. Maintenance Schedule & Daily Check List All Oxford products are designed for minimum maintenance, however some safety checks and procedures are required. Schedules of DAILY tasks are detailed below. Daily checks and a six monthly service, inspection and test will ensure a lift is kept in optimum safe working condition. A list of spare parts is available upon request. The LOAD TEST and certification should only be carried out by qualified personnel or an authorised service agent / dealer. DAILY CHECK LIST: Joerns Healthcare strongly recommends the following checks be carried out on a daily basis and before using lift. • • • • • • • •

MAKE sure the lift moves freely on its castors. EXAMINE the spreader bar (cow horns) is firmly attached to the boom. EXAMINE the sling hooks and attachment clips on the spreader bar and boom for excessive wear. MAKE sure the legs open and close correctly. OPERATE the hand control to confirm the boom raises and lowers satisfactorily. CHECK the operation of the emergency stop button. EXAMINE slings for fraying or other damage. DO NOT use any sling if damaged. CONFIRM the lift is not giving a low battery alarm when the hand control is operated. If the alarm sounds, DO NOT use and place the battery on charge immediately.

MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TEST Joerns Healthcare recommends that a thorough inspection and test of the Oxford Journey lift and lifting accessories and slings is carried out on a regular basis. Inspection frequency varies from country to country so you must check with your dealer or local government agency as appropriate regarding how often an inspection is required. The examination and test should be conducted according to the recommendations and procedures below. Joerns Healthcare recommends maintenance, inspection and certified testing is carried out by an authorized service agent / dealers only. NOTE: These recommendations are in compliance with the requirements of 1998 No2307 Health and Safety: The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. This is a UK regulation. Outside the UK please check your local country requirements.

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