Reliant 440 Rev B Operating and Maintenance Manual March 2006

WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE SLINGS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. DEVICE CONTAINS LEAD ACID GEL CELL BATTERIES. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN NORMAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE. THEY MUST BE TAKEN TO A PROPER DISPOSAL SITE. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR INFORMATION.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ... 7 LABEL LOCATION ... 8 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ... 9 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ... 10 Service Information ...10 Operation Information ...10 Grounding Instructions ...12 Weight Limitation...12 SECTION 2-ASSEMBLY ... 13 Assembling the Patient Lift ...13 Attaching Kneepad ...14 Attaching Battery...15 SECTION 3-OPERATION ... 16 Closing/Opening Leg Base ...16 Locking/Unlocking Rear Swivel Casters ...16 Raising/Lowering Stand-Up Lift ...17 Emergency Stop ...17 Emergency Lowering ...17 Mounting the Battery Charger ...18 Charging the Battery...19 SECTION 4-TRANSFERRING FROM ... 21 Lifting Preparation ...21 Lifting the Patient...21 Moving the Patient...23 SECTION 5-TRANSFERRING TO ... 24 Transferring Patient To Wheelchair ...24 Transferring Patient to Bed...25 Transferring Patient to Commode ...26 SECTION 6- USING LIFT AS A STANDING AID ... 28 Standing Procedure ...28 SECTION 7- TROUBLESHOOTING ... 30

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8- MAINTENANCE ... 31 Safety Inspection Checklists...31 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...31 Institutional Inspect/Adjust Monthly...31 In-Home Inspect/Adjust Every Six Months ...32 Care and Maintenance of Stand-Up Lift ...33 Detecting Wear and Damage ...33 Cleaning the Sling and the Lift ...33 Replacing Electric Actuator...34 Maintaining the Base Adjustment...35 Replacing the Casters ...36 Front Caster...36 Rear Caster ...36 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 39

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SPECIAL NOTES

SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal words. SIGNAL WORD

MEANING

DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

WARNING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). CAUTION should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communication equipment in the area around such equipment. If RFI causes erratic behavior, PUSH the Red Emergency Stop Button IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT turn the Red Emergency Stop Button OFF while transmission is in progress. MAINTENANCE Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by qualified personnel. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

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LABEL LOCATION

LABEL LOCATION

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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS RELIANT 440 HEIGHT AT SLING HOOK-UP MAXIMUM: MINIMUM:

67 inches 39 inches

BASE WIDTH OPEN: CLOSED:

44 inches 26 inches

BASE HEIGHT (CLEARANCE):

5 inches

BASE LENGTH:

41.5 inches

OVERALL DIMENSIONS HEIGHT: LENGTH: WIDTH:

46 inches 45 inches 26.5 inches

CASTER SIZE (FRONT/REAR):

4 inches

SLING OPTIONS: MATERIAL:

Standing or Transport Polyester

WEIGHT CAPACITY:

440 lbs

WEIGHT:

116.5 lbs

SHIPPING WEIGHT:

167 lbs

BATTERY:

24 VDC Rechargeable

CHARGER INPUT: OUTPUT:

100 - 240 VAC 29.5 VDC

CHARGING TIME:

6 Hours Maximum

AUDIO LOW BATTERY ALARM:

Yes

MOTOR SAFETY DEVICES:

Anti-Entrapment

APPROXIMATE LIFTS PER CHARGE:

100 - 200 Cycles per Charge*

WARRANTY (ELECTRIC/ELECTRONICS):

1 Year

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON:

Yes

*NOTE: Varies depending on load and stroke.

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SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals, Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

Service Information After the first six months of operation, inspect all pivot points and fasteners for wear. If the metal is worn, the parts MUST be replaced. Make this inspection every six months thereafter. The electrical components are sealed at the factory and if service is required, the components MUST BE returned to the factory for repair. DO NOT attempt to open the components or obtain local service as this will VOID the warranty and may result in damage and a costly repair. Consult your Dealer or Invacare for further information. Regular maintenance of stand-up lift and accessories is necessary to assure proper operation.

Operation Information Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/ Dealer for further instructions. The stand-up lift may be operated by one healthcare professional for all lifting preparation, transferring from, and transferring to procedures with a cooperative, weight-bearing individual able to support the majority of his/her own weight. However, since medical conditions vary, Invacare recommends that the healthcare professional evaluate the need for assistance and determine whether more than one assistant is appropriate in each case to safely perform the transfer. DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient’s physician, nurse or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this Owner’s Manual, observe a trained team of experts perform the lifting procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure several times with proper supervision and a capable individual acting as a patient. Individuals that use the Standing Sling MUST be able to support the majority of their own weight, otherwise injury can occur. Reliant 440

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SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT raise the patient to a full standing position while using the transport sling, otherwise injury can occur. Invacare Standing and Transport Slings are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with the Invacare stand-up lift. Slings and accessories designed by other manufacturers or other Invacare slings are not to be utilized as a component of Invacare’s stand-up lift system. Use only Invacare standing and transport slings and lift accessories to maintain patient safety and product utility. Use the sling that is recommended by the individual’s doctor, nurse or medical assistant for the comfort and safety of the individual being lifted. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products. Before positioning the legs of the stand-up lift around the patient, make sure the patientʹs feet are out of the way of the footplate, otherwise injury can occur. Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters ONLY when positioning or removing the sling (standing or transport) from around the patient. Ensure that casters are free of debris. Invacare does NOT recommend locking the rear swivel casters of the stand-up lift when lifting and transferring an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. Invacare DOES recommend that the rear swivel casters be left UNLOCKED during lifting and transferring procedures to allow the stand-up lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from and transferred to a chair, bed or any stationary object. STANDING SLINGS - DO NOT use the standing sling in combination with the stand-up lift as a transport device. It is intended to transfer an individual from one resting surface to another (such as a bed to a wheelchair). Moving a person using the standing sling in combination with the stand-up lift over ANY distance is NOT recommended. STANDING SLINGS - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patientʹs arms are outside the standing sling. STANDING SLINGS - The belt MUST be snug, but comfortable on the patient, otherwise the patient can slide out of the sling during transfer, possibly causing injury. TRANSPORT SLINGS - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the transport sling is at the base of the spine and the patientʹs arms are outside the transport sling. DO NOT use any kind of material (such as a plastic back incontinence pad or seating cushion) between the patient and sling material that may cause the patient to slide out of the sling during transferring. ALWAYS use the color coded strap on the standing sling closest to the patient while still maintaining patient stability and comfort. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard Immediately. Part No 1141431

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SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT alter slings. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. When elevated a few inches off the surface being transferred from and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the attachment points of the stand-up lift. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto the surface and correct this problem. During transfer, with patient suspended in a sling attached to the lift, DO NOT roll standup lift over objects such as carpet, raised carpet bindings, door frames, or any uneven surfaces or obstacles that would create an imbalance of the stand-up lift and could cause the stand-up lift to tip over. Use push handle on the mast at ALL times to push or pull the stand-up lift. Casters and axle bolts require inspection every six months to check for tightness and wear.

Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If you must use an extension cord, use only a three-wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as the device being connected. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to operating, charging or servicing your stand-up lift.

Weight Limitation DO NOT exceed maximum weight limitation of the stand-up lift. The maximum weight limitation is 440 lbs regardless of any additional weight limitations on accessories.

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SECTION 2-ASSEMBLY

SECTION 2-ASSEMBLY Assembling the Patient Lift
WARNING

Tighten mounting screws securely. Failure to do so may result in bodily injury or damage to the lift. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1 on page 14. NOTE: The Reliant 440 is packed partly assembled for shipping purposes. 1. Remove all contents from the box and place the unit on a workbench or table. 2. Remove the two mounting screws, washers, and locknuts connecting the mast to the base (Detail “A”). 3. Remove the mast from the base. 4. Position and re-attach the mast to the base using the two mounting screws, washers, and locknuts removed in STEP 2 (Detail “B”). Securely tighten. 5. Insert the pins of the rod ends up through the tabs on the base (Detail “B”). 6. Attach the pins of the rod ends to the tabs using the two locknuts and washers. Securely tighten. 7. Cut the cable tie securing the actuator (Detail “C”). 8. Swing the actuator forward so that it is out of the way. 9. Swing the boom up and over to the front. 10. Attach the push handle to the back of the mast using the two mounting screws, locknuts, and washers which are provided (Detail “D”). 11. Attach the kneepad. Refer to Attaching Kneepad on page 14.

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SECTION 2-ASSEMBLY DETAIL “B”

DETAIL “A”

Mounting Screws

Mast

Mast

Locknut Washer Base

Washer

Mounting Screws

Rod Ends

Base DETAIL “C”

Locknut

Mounting Screws

Cable Tie

Tab

DETAIL “D”

Washers

Boom

Locknuts Actuator Mast Push Handle

FIGURE 2.1 Assembling the Patient Lift

Attaching Kneepad
WARNING The kneepad is an integral part of the lift and MUST be attached so that the lift can funwction correctly and safely.

CAUTION When connecting the actuator to the boom, DO NOT over-tighten the bolt because this will deform the clevis and restrict the pivot. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2 on page 15. 1. Connect the top of the actuator to the boom using the bolt provided (Detail “A”). 2. Insert the two posts of the kneepad into the tube retainers of the kneepad receiver while turning the kneepad release lever in a clockwise direction (Detail “B”). 3. Release the kneepad release lever. Reliant 440

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SECTION 2-ASSEMBLY 4. Slide the kneepad in or out until it is locked into position. DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Kneepad Release Lever

Boom

Tube Retainer Actuator

Kneepad Receiver

Tube Retainer Kneepad Post

Post

Bolt

FIGURE 2.2 Attaching Kneepad

Attaching Battery
WARNING

Ensure there is an audible click when installing the battery either on the battery charger or control box. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3. 1. Install the battery into the control box and ensure there is an audible click (Detail “A”). 2. Ensure that the control box emergency push button is set to the Off (out) position (Detail “B”). 3. If the control box emergency push button is set to the On position, turn the button ¼ turn clockwise, and the button will pop out. DETAIL “B”

DETAIL “A”

Battery

Emergency Push Button

Control Box

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SECTION 3-OPERATION
WARNING The operation of the patient lift is an easy and safe procedure. DO NOT attempt any transfer without approval of the patient's physician, nurse or medical assistant. Thoroughly read the instructions in this Owner's Manual, observe a trained team of experts performing the lifting procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure several times with proper supervision and a capable individual acting as a patient. The legs of the lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close the legs of the lift only as long as it takes to position the lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs of the lift to the maximum open position.

Closing/Opening Leg Base NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1. The bottom row of the hand control is used to open or close the legs of the base for stability prior to lifting a patient. Pressing the left button widens the leg base; the right button closes the leg base.

Close Leg Base

Widen Leg Base

Hand Control

FIGURE 3.1 Closing/Opening Leg Base

Locking/Unlocking Rear Swivel Casters NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2. 1. Perform one of the following:

Locking Lever

• LOCKING - Press DOWN on the bottom of the locking lever (Detail “A”). • UNLOCKING - Press the top of the locking lever (Detail “B”). Reliant 440

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DETAIL “A”

Locking Lever

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Raising/Lowering Stand-Up Lift NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.3. 1. Perform one of the following: Up Button

• Raising Lift - Press the Up button on the hand control to raise the lift arms and the patient.

Down Button Hand Control

• Lowering Lift - Press the Down button on the hand control to lower the lift arms and the patient. NOTE: If the stand-up lift is in the full Up position, it may be necessary to pull down slightly on the lift arms before the mast will lower.

FIGURE 3.3 Raising/Lowering Stand-Up Lift

Emergency Stop NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.4.

Control Box

RED Emergency Stop Button

• Press the RED emergency stop button on the control box to stop the lift arms and patient from raising or lowering. • To disengage, rotate the RED emergency stop button CLOCKWISE until it pops out.

Press to Stop Lift Arms

Rotate CLOCKWISE to Disengage Emergency Stop

FIGURE 3.4 Emergency Stop

Emergency Lowering NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.5 on page 18. In the event of a handset or control box failure, the lift can still be lowered by one of the two following methods: • Press the tip of a ballpoint pen into the small opening below and to the right of the stop button on the control box (Detail “A”). • Pull up the red tag on the actuator column (Detail “B”). The actuator MUST be loaded in order for this procedure to work.

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SECTION 3-OPERATION DETAIL “A” DETAIL “B”

Control Box

Actuator Column

Pull Up Red Tag for Emergency Lowering

RED Emergency Stop Button

Press Ballpoint Pen Tip Here for Emergency Lowering

FIGURE 3.5 Emergency Lowering

Mounting the Battery Charger NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6. NOTE: Refer to your local regulations concerning proper mounting procedures. 1. Place the battery charger with mounting bracket on the wall at the desired position. 2. With a pencil, mark the middle hole position. 3. Measure down 6½ inches from the pencil mark and drill one mounting hole. 4. Install the bottom mounting screw until there is an approximate 1/8-inch gap between the screw head and the wall. 5. Install the battery charger with mounting bracket onto the bottom mounting screw. 6. Drill the remaining two mounting holes. 7. Install the two remaining mounting screws through the mounting bracket and into the wall. Tighten securely. 8. Plug the battery charger into the wall electrical outlet. NOTE: The On LED should illuminate.

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SECTION 3-OPERATION Mounting Bracket (STEP 6)

Mounting Screws (STEP 7)

Battery Charger with Mounting Bracket (STEP 5)

BOTTOM Mounting Screw (STEP 4)

FIGURE 3.6 Mounting the Battery Charger

Charging the Battery NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.7 on page 20. NOTE: Invacare recommends the battery be recharged daily to prolong battery life. NOTE: An audible alarm will sound (horn will beep) when battery is low. 1. Lift up on the handle on the back of the battery (Detail “A”). 2. Lift the battery up and out from the control box.

WARNING

Make sure there is an audible click when mounting battery either on the battery charger or the control box to confirm proper mounting. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 3. Place the battery on the battery charger (Detail “B”). 4. Ensure there is an audible click (Detail “C”). NOTE: The charge LED will illuminate. When charging is complete, the charge LED will stop illuminating. NOTE: A battery needing to be fully recharged will take approximately four hours. 5. Lift up on the handle on the back of the battery (Detail “A”). 6. Lift the battery up and out away from the battery charger. 7. Reinstall the battery onto the control box (Detail “B”). 8. Ensure there is an audible click (Detail “C”).

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SECTION 3-OPERATION DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

DETAIL “C”

Audible Click

Handle Battery Battery

Control Box

NOTE: The battery is shown being removed from and installed into a control box. Removing and installing a battery into a battery charger is done the same way. FIGURE 3.7 Charging the Battery

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