TS5000 Operator Manual Issue E June 2013

Congratulations on the purchase of your new StaminaLift TS5000. Please direct any queries to your nearest authorized StaminaLift service agent quoting the details below:

Agent Details Agent Name: Agent Address: Town/Suburb State: Postcode: Contact Phone:

Unit Details Unit Serial Number: Unit Model Number: Customer Name: Date Commissioned:

Alternatively, visit our website at: www.staminalift.com

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The information in this manual is current at time of printing. Under the Company’s policy of continual product improvement, product specifications may change without notice. Current Version – Issue E – 13/06/2013

StaminaLift International Ltd 30A Folland Avenue Northfield SA 5085 ABN: 26 143 984 758 REF:

StaminaLift TS5000 D003-A0003

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Table of Contents 1.

2.

3.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ... 6

1.1.

Definition ... 6

1.2.

Intended Use ... 7

1.3.

Safety First ... 7

1.4.

Explanation of Symbols ... 10

UNIT INTRODUCTION ... 11

2.1.

Basic Specifications ... 11

2.2.

Electrical Specification: ... 11

2.3.

Key Features ... 12

2.4.

Unit Overview ... 13

2.5.

Controller ... 15

2.6.

Battery Charger ... 19

2.7.

Batteries ... 19

2.8.

Operating Conditions ... 20

OPERATION ... 21

3.1.

Preparation for use... 21

3.2.

Basic Operation... 23

3.3.

Adjust Jaws to suit different sized wheels ... 25

3.4.

Moving Bed or Stretcher ... 26

3.5.

Moving Bed/Patient Combinations Over 500kg ... 27 [4]

3.6.

Storage ... 27

3.7.

Charging ... 27

3.8.

Locking the Controller ... 28

3.9.

Bypass Systems ... 28

4.

Maintenance ... 29

4.1.

Unpacking and Commissioning... 29

4.2.

Decontamination ... 29

4.3.

Cleaning of Charger ... 29

4.4.

Servicing ... 29

4.5.

Replacement of Parts ... 30

4.6.

Transportation ... 30

4.7.

Disposal... 30

5.

TROUBLESHOOTING... 31

6.

OTHER INFORMATION ... 31

6.1.

Approved Beds & Stretchers ... 31

6.2.

Warranty Conditions ... 31

6.3.

Standards Compliance ... 32

6.4.

Trademarks & Patents ... 32

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1. Important Safety Information 1.1. Definition This document contains important information relating to the safe and correct operation and maintenance of your TS5000 Transfer System. When reading this document, please be aware of the following definitions and conventions: This symbol indicates useful or important information to be noted.

This symbol indicates important safety related information. Failure to comply with this information may result in personal injury. Company: refers to StaminaLift International Ltd 30A Folland Ave Northfield SA 5085 ABN: 26 143 984 758 Unit:

refers to the TS5000 Transfer System

Agent:

refers to a person or organisation authorised by the Company to carry out training and servicing of the unit.

Manual:

refers to this document and the associated training carried out by an Agent.

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1.2. Intended Use The StaminaLift TS5000 is a transporting device that effectively and efficiently moves heavy wheeled objects such as hospital beds, trolleys and stretchers. The StaminaLift TS5000 is specifically designed for the transportation of beds and stretchers with a patient over smooth even floors within hospitals. 1.3. Safety First The Unit must only be operated by persons who have been trained to use it by an Agent or accredited trained staff, and who have read and understood this manual.

WARNING : Failure to use the Unit in accordance with this Manual may result in personal injury or damage to property, and will invalidate the Unit’s warranty (refer to Section 6.2). To ensure safe use, always:  Use the Unit in the environmental conditions specified in Section 2.8.  Operate the Unit in accordance with Section 3.  Charge the Unit in accordance with Section 3.6.  Clean and Decontaminate the Unit in accordance with Section 4.2.  Dispose of components in accordance with Section 4.7.  Wear closed shoes when operating the Unit.  Keep hands and feet clear of the wheels.

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 Keep hands and fingers clear of the lifting mechanism.  Only use accessories approved for the unit by the Company.  Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory.  Have an assistant guide the bed/stretcher when working in tight spaces or when the patient needs extra care during transportation.  Beware of the danger of crushing persons between the unit and walls when in drive mode  Lift/lower the bed/stretcher carefully to avoid jarring the patient.  Use the correct Battery Charger supplied with the Unit, specified in Section 2.5.  Only connect Charger to a mains supply socket with protective earth.  Park the Unit in an area where it cannot cause a hazard (e.g. tripping).  Always approach a slope with the Transfer System/Bed combination oriented parallel to the direction of the slope To prevent injury, never:  Operate the Unit whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Operate the Unit without the protective guards attached and the safety devices connected.  Use the Unit as a toy; e.g. by riding on it or allowing others to ride on it.  Expose the Unit to rain, moisture or other liquids.  Place containers filled with liquids on to the Unit.  Expose the Unit to excessive heat or naked flames.

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 Place heavy items on the Unit other than hospital beds/stretchers.  Let anything fall into the interior of the Unit  Attempt to repair the product by yourself. All servicing must be done by an Agent in accordance with Section 4.4.  Attempt to manually handle or lift the Unit during assembly or normal operation. If the Unit cannot be moved under its own power enable the brake bypass or use the appropriate lifting equipment with a Safe Working Load of at least 175 kg.  Operate the Unit in the vicinity (less than 25 cm) of anaesthetic gases.  Operate the Unit in an oxygen-rich environment.  Attempt to lift items in excess of the maximum safe working load of the lift mechanism (300kg)  Lower and release a bed/stretcher while on a slope.  Attempt to move objects in excess of 600kg.  Leave the Unit unattended in an area accessible to untrained persons.  Leave the Unit unattended while attached to a bed/stretcher.  Attempt to charge the Unit with another Battery Charger (other than the one supplied with the Unit), or attempt to use the supplied Battery Charger to charge any device other than the Unit. Note: Do not attempt to move bed/patent combinations in excess of 500kg without assistance – Refer to Section 3.5

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1.4. Explanation of Symbols The following symbols are used on the Unit: Symbol

Description No stepping on surface.

Warning – Crushing of Hands in this area Refer to service/operator’s manual. Unit On/Off button. See section 2.4 for instructions. Drive and Lift Toggle Button. See section 2.4 for instructions.

Horn Button. See section 2.4 for instructions. Jaw Width Toggle. Toggle toward operator to close jaws, toggle away from operator to open jaws.

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2. Unit Introduction 2.1. Basic Specifications  Safe Lifting Load: 300kg.  Safe Moving Load: 600kg.  Duty Cycle: o Drive Mode: Continuous. o Lift Mode: 5% Max 1min. on, 19mins. off  Classification: o Internally Powered Medical Electrical Equipment (normal operation). o Class 1 Medical Electrical Equipment (during charging).  Device Life: 7 to 10 years depending on usage and servicing  The TS5000 is not rated for use at high altitude (>2000m)  IP21 2.2. Electrical Specification:

Normal Operation:  24±6V DC  78A max (<10s @ 20°C initial) 60A nominal  18A cont. (@ 20°C ambient) 15A nominal

Charging:  115V/230V AC selectable  Current: 5.5A Max  47-63Hz  300W Max.

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2.3. Key Features The Unit is a self-propelled device designed to move hospital beds/stretchers under the control of a trained operator. Other hospital equipment may be moved with the use of approved accessories. The Unit has a number of key features which make moving hospital beds and stretchers faster, easier, and ergonomically safer than manual moving methods, including:  Simple operation – a single joystick controls forward, reverse, turning and lifting movements.  Smooth start and stop functions.  No user calibration required before use. All settings are factory set.  An adjustable handle column for operator comfort.  Jaws that attach to the castor wheels of the bed/stretcher to prevent inadvertent disengagement.  Compact dimensions to allow access into standard elevators.  Automatic brakes that eliminate the possibility of freewheeling.  Non-marking wheels to prevent damage to floor surfaces.  Jaw Release bypass features (lower / open).  Brake Release bypass feature.  Suits bed/stretcher wheel diameters ranging from 125mm to 200mm.  Suits bed/stretcher wheel tracks with outside to outside measurement ranging from 550mm to 840mm.

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2.4. Unit Overview Component Chassis

Description Contains all the equipment required to move the Unit, including wheels, batteries, motors, gearboxes and brakes.

Lift Mechanism

Raises and lowers the bed/stretcher being moved by the Unit.

Jaw Mechanism

Attaches to bed/stretcher wheels to prevent disengagement from the Unit during movement. It is adjustable to be compatible with different sized wheels Provides ergonomic access to the Control Assembly.

Handle Control Assembly

Allows the operator to control the Unit.

Control Assembly Charging Socket

Handle

Chassis Cover Lift Mechanism

Jaw Mechanism

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Component Handle Adjustment Lever

Description Raises and lowers the handle.

Jaw Height Indicator

Illuminates red when the Jaw is lowered and ready to attach to a bed/stretcher. Illuminates green when Jaw is raised above the ground and is safe to drive (with or without a bed/stretcher attached.)

Emergency Stop Button (when engaged) Bypass System – Lower Jaws (Refer 3.8)

Stops move and lift functions. Activates bypass functions Lows jaws to release bed in case of controller failure

Bypass System – Open Jaws (Refer 3.8)

Opens jaws to release bed in case of controller failure Jaw Width Toggle

Controller

Handle Adjustment Lever

Jaw Height Indicator

Emergency Stop Button

Bypass System Lower Jaws

Bypass System Open Jaws

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2.5. Controller Component

Description

On/Off

Press to turn Controller on. All LED’s on the Information Gauge will light up briefly, and then indicate the current battery charge (see below).Press again to turn off. All LED’s will turn off. By default the Unit starts up in Drive (allowing operator to move the Unit).To switch to Lift Mode (to operate the Lift Mechanism) press this button once. To return to Drive Mode press the button again. Press to warn others of the Unit’s approach

Drive and Lift Toggle

Horn Button Joystick (Drive Mode)

Push the Joystick in the direction the Unit should travel. The Joystick is proportional; pushing it further from centre will cause the Unit to increase speed. When released the Joystick will return to centre and automatically stops.

Joystick (Lift Mode)

Push the Joystick forward (away from operator) to raise the Lift Mechanism. Pull the Joystick back (towards operator) to lower the Lift Mechanism.

Information Gauge

The LEDs provide feedback on the status of the Unit (see below).

Power Control Knob

The Knob controls the maximum drive power of the Unit. Turn it clockwise to increase power and anti-clockwise to decrease power.

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Horn

Joystick

Drive & Lift Toggle Information Gauge On/Off

Speed Control Knob

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Information Gauge LED Status

All LEDs off

Meaning Power is off. The Unit is programmed to automatically power off if it has not been used for 15 minutes. Power is on and batteries are fully charged.

All LEDs on steady Power is on and batteries are moderately charged. Recharge before undertaking a long trip. Red and amber LEDs on steady Power is on and battery charge is low. Recharge as soon as possible. Red LEDs on steady Battery charge is very low. Do not attempt to lift a bed/stretcher. Recharge immediately. Left red LED The batteries are being charged.

Left to right “chase” alternating with steady.

LEDs flashing slowly

The power was turned on while the Joystick was not centered. Release the Joystick back to the centre position. Once all LEDs are on steady the Unit can be used again.

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LED Status

Meaning Unit is in the Lift Mode. Press the Drive and Lift Toggle to return to Drive Mode.

Green LEDs flashing slowly There is a fault with the Unit. Report fault immediately so an Agent can rectify it. Follow your organisation’s procedures for tagging the Unit as faulty. Flashing amber LEDs

Right to left “chase”

LEDs flashing in sequence with a pause then repeating

Controller is Locked. Press the Horn button twice in quick succession. The LED’s should return to normal battery status pattern. There is a fault with the Unit. Report fault immediately so an Agent can rectify it. Follow your organisation’s procedures for tagging the Unit as faulty.

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2.6. Battery Charger

Component Power Switch

Charging Indicator

Description Flick up for “on”, down for “off”. Switch should illuminate when Charger is powered. Green LED flashes rapidly whilst boost charging, reducing to continuous illumination as battery charges

2.7. Batteries The unit uses sealed, maintenance free batteries to provide power for use. These batteries are only to be replaced by an agent.

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2.8. Operating Conditions The unit is designed for operation and storage in a clean indoor environment with the following characteristics:     

Operating temperature of +10 to +40C. Operating relative humidity of 30% to 75%. Storage and transport temperature of -10 to +65 C. Storage and transport relative humidity of 10% to 90%. Maximum slope of ± 7.

The unit may be used, under cover, for brief periods outdoors, but must not be exposed to rain or parked in direct sunlight. The unit must only be operated on carpet or solid smooth surfaces such as concrete or linoleum. It must not be used on gravel, sand or other loose uneven surfaces. Avoid wet surfaces as the unit may lose traction.

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