TS6000 Operator Manual Rev C

Congratulations on the purchase of your new StaminaLift TS6000. Please direct any queries to your nearest authorised 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 C StaminaLift International Ltd Unit 7, 11-13 Streiff Road Wingfield, South Australia, Australia, 5013 ABN: 26 143 984 758 TS6000 Transfer System Emergo Europe Prinsessegracht 20, 2514 AP, The Hague, The Netherlands

Language Version: English – Original Instructions

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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.

Turning Controller on and off... 15

2.6.

Drive mode ... 16

2.7.

Speedometer Display ... 17

2.8.

Braking ... 17

2.9.

Emergency Stop Button ... 17

2.10.

Lift Mode ... 18

2.11.

Jaw height indicator ... 18

2.12.

Jaw Open and Close ... 19

2.13.

The Horn ... 19

2.14.

Handle Adjustment ... 19

2.15.

Battery Gauge ... 20

2.16.

Jaw Adjustment ... 21

2.17.

Bypass Systems... 23

2.18.

Batteries ... 24

2.19.

Battery Charger ... 24

OPERATION 3.1.

26

Operating Conditions ... 26

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4.

3.2.

Pre-operation Tests ... 27

3.3.

Basic Operation... 30

3.3.1.

Prepare the Unit for connection

30

3.3.2.

Prepare a Bed for Connection

31

3.3.3.

Connecting the Unit to a Bed

32

3.3.4.

Driving with a Bed

39

3.3.5.

Disconnecting from a Bed

41

3.4.

Moving Beds weighing over 800kg... 46

3.5.

Locking the Controller ... 46

3.6.

Storage ... 47

MAINTENANCE

48

4.1.

Unpacking and Commissioning ... 48

4.2.

Decontamination ... 48

4.3.

Cleaning the Battery Charger ... 48

4.4.

Servicing ... 48

4.5.

Replacement of Parts ... 49

4.6.

Transportation ... 49

4.7.

Disposal ... 49

5.

TROUBLESHOOTING

50

6.

OTHER INFORMATION

51

6.1.

Approved Beds & Stretchers ... 51

6.2.

Warranty Conditions ... 51

6.3.

Standards Compliance ... 52

6.4.

EMC – Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration ... 53

6.5

Essential Performance ... 56

6.6

Trademarks & Patents……………………………………………………… .. ..57

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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 TS6000 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 Unit 7, 11-13 Streiff Road Wingfield, South Australia, Australia, 5013 ABN: 26 143 984 758 Unit:

refers to the TS6000 Transfer System

Agent:

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

Trainer:

refers to an Agent or facility personnel who has been trained by an Agent and is authorised to train others.

Manual:

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

Bed:

Refers to hospital bed, stretcher, or trolley compatible with the Unit.

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1.2.

Intended Use

The StaminaLift TS6000 is a transporting device that effectively and efficiently moves heavy wheeled objects such as hospital beds, trolleys and stretchers

1.3.

Safety First

The Unit must only be operated by persons who have been trained to use it by an Agent or Trainer, 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).

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To ensure safe use, always: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Use the Unit in the environmental conditions specified in Section 3.1. Operate the Unit in accordance with Section 3. Have an assistant guide the Bed when working in tight spaces Always approach a slope with the Unit and attached Bed oriented parallel to the direction of the slope Beware of the danger of crushing persons between the unit and walls when in drive mode Wear closed shoes when operating the Unit. Keep hands and feet clear of the wheels. Keep hands and fingers clear of the lifting mechanism. Park the Unit in an area where it cannot cause a hazard (e.g. tripping). Charge the Unit in accordance with Section 2.19. Only connect the Battery Charger to a mains supply socket with protective earth. Use the correct Battery Charger supplied with the Unit, specified in Section 2.19. Clean and Decontaminate the Unit in accordance with Section 4.2. Dispose of components in accordance with Section 4.7. Only use accessories approved for the Unit by the Company. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory.

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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. • 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 (450kg) • Attempt to move objects in excess of 900kg. • Lower and release a Bed while on a slope. • Leave the Unit unattended in an area accessible to untrained persons. • Leave the Unit unattended while attached to a Bed. • Use the Unit as a toy; e.g. by riding on it or allowing others to ride on it. • Place heavy items on the Unit other than hospital Beds. • Let anything fall into the interior of the Unit • 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. • 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 200kg. • 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 beds weighing in excess of 800kg without assistance – Refer to Section 3.4

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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 2.5 for instructions. Drive and Lift Toggle Button. See section 2.10 for instructions. Horn Button. See section 2.13 for instructions.

Jaw Width Toggle. Toggle toward operator to close jaws, toggle away from operator to open jaws.

Driving speed adjustment - slower

Driving speed adjustment - faster

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2.

Unit Introduction

2.1.

Basic Specifications

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2.2.

Safe Lifting Load: 450kg. Safe Moving Load: 900kg. Duty Cycle: o Drive Mode: Continuous. o Lift Mode: 5% Max 1min. on, 19min. off Classification: o Internally Powered Electrical Equipment (normal operation). Device Life: 7 to 10 years depending on usage and servicing The TS6000 is not rated for use at high altitude (>2000m) IP21

Electrical Specification:

Normal Use • Operating Voltage: 24±6V DC • 93A max (<10s @ 20°C initial) 60A nominal • 20A cont. (@ 20°C ambient) 15A nominal Charging • AC input: 115V/230V selectable • 4/2A Max • 60/50Hz

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2.3.

Key Features

The Unit is a self-propelled device designed to move hospital Beds 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 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. • Automatic brakes that eliminate the possibility of free-wheeling. • No user calibration required before use. All settings are factory set. • An adjustable handle column for operator comfort. • Jaws that securely attach to the Bed’s castor wheels to prevent inadvertent disengagement. • Compact dimensions to allow access into standard elevators. • Non-marking wheels to prevent damage to floor surfaces. • Jaw Release bypass features (lower and open). • Brake Release bypass feature. • Suits Bed wheels measuring 125mm, 150mm and 200mm in diameter • Suits 100mm Bed wheels by using the Jaw Insert Accessory (S00072), available separately • Suits bed wheels with outside to outside measurements ranging from 550mm to 1010mm.

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2.4.

Unit Overview

Control Assembly Allows the operator to control the Unit Handle Provides ergonomic access to the Control Assembly

Chassis Cover Covers 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.

Bypass System Brake Release Cap RH. Remove to access Brake Release pin

Bypass System Brake Release Cap LH Remove to access Brake Release pin

Jaw Mechanism Attaches securely to the bed’s wheels. The Jaws are adjustable to fit different wheel sizes

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Emergency Stop Button Stops move and lift functions. Activates bypass functions

Handle Adjustment Lever Raises and lowers the handle

Jaw Height Indicator Illuminates red when the Jaw is in Connect mode. Illuminates green when the Jaw is in Drive mode.

Bypass System Lower Jaws Lowers jaws to release bed in case of controller failure Open Jaws Opens jaws to release bed in case of controller failure

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2.5.

Turning Controller on and off

Turning on the Controller Press the on/off button The Battery Gauge LEDs will turn on one by one After the controller has started successful the Battery Gauge shows the charge of the battery

Turning off the Controller Press the on/off button The Controller turns off. If the on/off button is pressed while the unit is moving the unit will perform an emergency stop before it turns off

Out Of Neutral At Power Up If the Controller is turned on while the joystick is not in the centre position an “Out Of Neutral At Power Up” fault occurs. During an OONAPU fault the speedometer LEDs flash continuously and the unit will not drive. As soon as the joystick is released back to the centre the unit will drive normally. OONAPU is a feature that prevents sudden and unexpected movements if the joystick is not centred when the controller is turned on.

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2.6.

Drive mode

Drive Mode is activated automatically when the controller is turned on. Operate the Drive Function Move the joystick. The Unit starts to drive in the direction of the joystick movement. The amount of joystick movement determines the speed of the Unit. If the joystick is moved further from the centre, the Unit will drive faster.

Adjust the Maximum Drive Speed You can adjust the maximum speed of the unit to your preference or the environment. The currently selected top speed is shown on the speedometer Press and release the ‘slower’ button to decrease the maximum speed of the Unit by 20% Press and hold the ‘slower’ button to decrease the maximum speed of the Unit in fine steps*. Press and release the ‘faster’ button to increase the maximum speed of the Unit by 20%. Press and hold the ‘faster’ button to increase the maximum speed of the Unit in fine steps*. *If adjusting the speed in fine steps does not work, simultaneously hold down the ‘slower’ and ‘faster’ buttons for 2 seconds to activate fine speed control.

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2.7.

Speedometer Display

The speedometer shows the current unit speed together with the maximum speed that has been set with the speed buttons. When the joystick is deflected and the speed of the unit increases, the LEDs will turn on one by one until the maximum speed (that has been set with the speed buttons) is reached.

2.8.

Braking

To stop the unit release the joystick. The brakes will be applied automatically. *To ensure maximum braking performance do not use the unit on wet surfaces

2.9.

Emergency Stop Button

Press the Emergency Stop Button to activate it. When depressed the Emergency Stop will stop drive, lift and jaw functions and activate the bypass System.

To release the Emergency Stop Button and reactivate the drive, lift and jaw functions, rotate the button clockwise.

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2.10.

Lift Mode

Activate the Lift Mode Press the Lift Function button to activate Lift Mode. When Lift mode is selected the ‘1’ on the Lift Function button becomes red. Operate the Lift Function Move the joystick forward to raise the Jaws Move the joystick in reverse to lower the Jaws Return to the Driving Mode Press Lift Function to return to Driving Mode. ‘1’ will not be illuminated.

2.11.

Jaw height indicator Use the Lift mode to raise and lower the jaws. Raise the jaws to Drive position. The LED will be green. Lower the Jaws to Connect position. The LED will be red.

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2.12.

Jaw Open and Close Use the Jaw Open and Close button to operate jaws. Open the Jaws to the required width. Close the Jaws to the required width

*The Jaw Open and Close buttons will not operate if the Jaws are not in their lowest position with red LED showing. 2.13.

The Horn Press the horn button The horn will sound as long as the button is pressed.

2.14.

Handle Adjustment You can adjust the position of the handle by pulling the Handle Adjustment Lever upwards. Release the lever to lock the handle in the new position.

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

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Position 4

2.15. Display

Battery Gauge Meaning Power is off. The Unit is programmed to turn off if it has not been used for 15 minutes. Power is on and batteries are fully charged. Power is on and batteries are half charged. Recharge before undertaking a long trip. Power is on and battery charge is low. Recharge as soon as possible. Battery charge is very low. Do not attempt to lift a bed/stretcher. Recharge immediately. Flash Code 2 fault: The battery is completely empty. Battery damage will occur if not recharged immediately. The charger is connected so the unit will not drive. The LEDs turn on one by one from left to right. A fault has occurred. All LEDs turn on one by one from left to right and the unit will not drive. The Fault Indicator LED will show a Flash Code. Contact your service agent. The LEDs slowly flash from right to left indicating that the Controller is locked.

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