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Operating and Product Care Instructions
Poollift
with
Neptune
Transporte
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Thank you for purchasing Nibotechncis
equipment.
Your POOL LIFT is one of a series of
products designed especially for
nursing homes and other health care
envi
ronments.
quality
hospitals,
Please contact your local distributor if you
have any questions about
maintenance of your
equipment.
the
operation or
Nibotechnics
All references to ‘the resident’ in these instructions refer to the person being lifted,
and references to ‘the caregiver’ refer to the
person who operates the POOL LIFT.
References to left and right of the lift in these
instructions are as viewed when you are
standing at the rear of the POOL LIFT,
forward, (as viewed from the caregive
pushing position).
facing
r’s
Lifting operations in these instructions are
described as if lifting a resident from a chair.
The same operations can be performed effe
ctively
chair or sitting position on a stretcher,
although a second caregiver should support
the resident
ance.
when lifting a resident from a wheel-
if
the resident lacks sitting bal-
Operational Life
The operational life of the POOL LIFT and
accessories e.g. stretcher, etc. is dependent
on
the actual use conditions. Therefore,
before use, always make sure that the lift is
safe to use and has not been damaged (see
Preventive Maintenance Schedule at the end
of
this
document for details). If any damage
should be observed, do not use the POOL
LIFT.
its
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Content
s
SECTION
Safety Instructions 4
Product Description/Function
Parts referred to in this manual 5
POOL LIFT:
capacities 6
POOL LIFT resident
transporters 6
Using Your POOL LIFT
Transferring to pool side
chair 7
Transferring to pool side using
the stretcher 7
Attaching the chair or
to the POOL LIFT
Product description/function 11
Parts referred to in this manual
Using your POOL LIFT
Transporter 12
Preparation of POOL LIFT
Transporter
Care of your POOL LIFT &
Transporter 15
Labels 16
Technical specifications
Preventive
Schedule
maximum
Transfer to the pool
Transfer out of the pool
Maintenance
with
stretcher
Page
No.
5)6
7-10
7-8
9
9-10
11
13-14
17-23
24-27
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Safety
Instruction
s
READ BEFORE
USE
Before using your POOL LIFT, familiarize
yourself with the various parts and controls as
illustrated in this document. Read this whole
manual thoroughly before operating your POOL
LIFT,
in order to prevent injury or damage to the
prod
uct
.
Definitions used in these
instructions:
WARNING
Means: failure to follow these instructions
may
result in injury to yourself or to others.
CAUTION
Means: failure to follow these instructions
may
cause damage to the product(s).
INTENDED
USE
The POOL LIFT Neptune is a stationary lift that
has to
floor
designed to transfer residents from the
poolside into the pool and the other way
around, using a chair or stretcher
been specially designed for the POOL LIFT.
The POOL LIFT has been designed to
a
person,
•
•
•
POOLLIFT can be used to lift a person,
•
•
be
mounted in- or onto the Poolside
before
is mobile, but may use a cane for
is independent, can clean & dress
can tire quickly
uses a walking frame or similar
can support herself to some degree
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resident transfer. It has been
who:
support
himself
that
lift
who:
has
•
is dependent on caregiver who is present in
demanding
sit
uations
POOL LIFT can be used to lift a person,
•
sits in a wheelchair
•
can partially bear weight on at least one leg
•
has some trunk stabil
•
is dependent on caregiver in some
situations
ity
POOL LIFT can be used to lift a person,
•
Sits in a wheelchair
•
no capacity to support
•
is dependent on caregiver in most situations
herself
POOL LIFT shall always
caregiver who will care for the resident in
accordance with these Operating and Product
Care
Instructions.
WARNING
A clinical assessment should be carried out
by a qualified nurse or therapist before
resi
dents
POOL LIFT e.g. residents who have
curvature of the spine or who are subject to
mus
cle
not
be suit
During resident transfer to and from the
water, two caregivers are present. One to
operate
resident at all times. Extra care should be
given
when
for suitability of transfer in
spasms, or other residents, may
able.
the
lifter and the other to assist the
during
both
resident transfer from the water
resident and seat are
GENERAL SAFETY
Only use Nibotechnics chairs,
equipment and stretchers that have been
specifically designed for the POOL LIFT.
Do not overload the
proved lifting capacity (See page 6).
Do not manually lift the complete lifter but use
the
transporter for all transfers.
WARNING
be handled by a trained
INSTRUCTIONS
transporting
POOL LIFT
beyond the ap-
Insert the support column correctly
into the column location socket /base
4
wet.
who:
who:
lifting
plate
the
.
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Product
Descripti
on/Functio
n
Parts referred to in this manual
1
3
5
4
6
7
8
9
2
16
15
14
11
12
13
1. Mast
2.
Boom
3. Chair handle and hook up
4. Chair / Stretcher retaining
5. Fold back arm rest
6. Sliding leg rest
7. Left prong with chair
8. Detachable
sub-
10
catch
chassis
bar
catch
9.Footrest
10. Braked
castors
11. Support
column
12. Column location
socket
13. Base
plate
14. Base
cover
15. Rotation lock
16. Winding handle
Fig. 1
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Product
Descripti
on/Functio
n
POOL
POOL LIFT (Socket or Base plate mounted):
LIFT: Maximum
capacities
•
fitted with standard
- 680 mm - 160 kg (352 lbs)
•
fitted with
- 1000mm - 160 kg (352 lbs)
boom:
boom:
•
fitted with
- 1200mm - 127 kg (280 lbs)
boom:
The capacities may differ, depending on the
type
of boom. Inform yourself on the correct
capacity
column
POOL
by reading the label fixed to the main
housing, below the winding handle.
LIFT Resident Transporters:
The operation of the resident transporter units
may differ, depending on the type sele
Swimchair
‘Fold back’ arms
cted.
Hook
point
Braked
castors
up
Footrest
Detachable from the
unit is lowered into the pool
This
once in the water and lowered securely onto
the
pool floor, providing that the water depth is
correct
POOL LIFT,
unit may be detached from the
for the resident
(See
but the
.
Fig. 3).
POOL
Fig.
whole
LIFT
Fig. 3
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Toilet / Commode / Shower Chair
(TCS)
The
chair, which can be attached to / detached
from the POOL LIFT, has a removable subcha
ssis.
Only the chair is to go into the pool.
Leg rest
‘Fold back’ arms
available. Toileting facility (See
Detachable
comm
attachment
Footrest
To help prevent the accidental release of
chair, a retaining catch is fitted to the left hand
‘prong’ of the sub-chassis. When the chair is
pushed onto the chassis, the catch
with a slot in the chair frame tube
Press the catch in to remove the chair.
Braked castors
(see
Stretcher
Unit
The stretcher can be detached from the POOL
LIFT,
but only the resident platform is intended
to go
2
into the pool
Adjustable
backrest
Stretcher
trol
ley
(See
Fig.5).
Hook up
point
Braked
Resident pl
castors
WARNING
Avoid any part of the resident’s or
givers body coming between parts of the
lifter
that join together or touch during
ation e.g.
oper
stretcher to mast
6
when attaching seat or
etc.
Fig. 4).
Hook
up
point
ode
Fig. 4
the
connects
Fig. 10).
atform
Fig. 5
care-
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT Neptune
Transferring
to Poolside with chair
The chair arms fold back for easy resident
access. Once the resident is suitably dressed
for
swimming, transfer him/her into the chair
(swimchair or TCS).
WARNING
Always ensure the brakes are on
transfer onto and of the chair.
Ensure the arm rests are folded
encircling the resident for safety
transfer.
Never leave the resident
Always work according to good
principles e.g. check water temperature,
water depth, care of the resident,
The TCS chair may be used over a toilet
necessary, when going to or from the
poolside
(See
Transferring
Stretcher
The resident may be taken to the pool
bedside or from another stretcher by using
the
Transfer the resident by sliding or rolling as
appropriate.
To adjust the backrest when the resident is
on the
clear of
adjustment. (A second person may be
required for
back more
. Use the brakes when over a
Fig. 6).
to Poolside using
stretcher/trolley
stretcher, firstly support the resident
the backrest, then carry out the
this
upright, simply
unit.
operation). To make the
unattended.
lift up to the
the
during
forward,
during
bathing
etc.
Fig. 6
toilet
from
if
WARNING
To lower the stretcher, hold the backrest
and lift it slightly, then lift up the ratchet
po
sition
plate by holding either of the
ratchet
10).
plate
knobs ONLY
(See
If the resident is unstable or restless,
safety rail may be used to protect the
resi
dent on the
stretcher.
Attaching the chair or stretcher to
the POOL LIFT
Rotate the POOL LIFT away from the pool.
Turn the rotation lock anti-clockwise to
(
turn
clockwise to lock) (See Fig. 7).
WARNING
Make sure that the rotation lock is
desired
position.
inset to fig.
the
rotate
Fig. 7
on
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT Neptune
before attaching the chair or
stretcher.
Reverse
stretcher,
LIFT mast until
comes into the close proximity of the mast
the chair unit or bring the
sideways on, towards the POOL
the top of the support frame
WARNING
Adjust the height of the mast so that
the
hook up bar (with retaining catch) can
be
positioned under the top of the
chair
or
stretcher support frame. The top
of
the
support
attached to
retaining catch
hold the frame tube
frame must be firmly
the
hook up bar and the
must
have operated to
(See
Fig. 8).
.
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT Neptune
Fig. 8
Raise the mast so that the chair wheels are
clear of the
ground.
If you have a TCS chair, remove the
chassis. To help this action, take the resident’s feet off the foot rest by using the leg
rest if desired. Operate the catch, situated
under the left side of the seat, and gently
move the sub-chassis backwards until free
(See
Fig. 9).
Release
to separate
stretcher from
trolley
lever
sub-
Guide
Ratchet
plate knobs
chair tube
To move the stretcher away from its trolley
after hook up to the POOL LIFT, lift the lever
situated
if the
LIFT mast
tube
at the foot end of the trolley. Check
mast
catch works, then raise the POOL
(See
Fig. 10).
Sub-chassis fork (LH)
Guide
tube
Resident back supp
ad
justment
ort
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT Neptune
Transfer
to the
pool
Release
1) by turning
Raise
pool
Fig. 11).
For sunken pools, raise the resident so that
the
obstruction.
Move the resident over the pool by
sideways on the boom, until the desired
position
Lower the resident until deep enough in
water, indicated by the helper in the
(
usually mi
If the resident is on a stretcher with the
shoulders raised, the water should come to
shoulder level to improve
Fold back the chair arm
resident access, if required.
the
POOL LIFT
anti-clockwise.
the resident sufficiently to clear the
edge (raised edge poolsides only)
chair or stretcher sufficiently clears any
WARNING
Ensure there is someone in the pool ready
to
help the resident into the water.
is reached.
WARNING
Engage the rotation lock firmly.
d-c
hest).
rotation lock
buoyancies.
rest(s)
to
get
(See
Fig.
(See
Fig. 11
pushing
pool
After the resident has been received by
helper in the pool, remove the mast from the
water or return to repeat the procedure for the
next resident.
WARNING
There
should always be someone at
poolside competent to operate the
LIFT
while the
resident(s)
is in the
Transfer
out of the
pool
WARNING
Fold back the chair arms, then lower
chair or stretcher into the pool to the same
depth as before.
resident in the chair or stretcher and fold
the
encircling arm rests on the chair back
around the resident or if using the
stretcher,
resident if required.
put the
If using the Swimchair and it has bee
removed from the POOL LIFT mast in
pool, ensure it is correctly connected to
the
mast and that the chair retaining catch
has operated before returning the resident
to
the
chair.
Avoid any part of the resident’s or
caregiver’s
the lifter
operation e.g. when attaching seat or
stretcher to
body coming between parts of
that
When resident and helper are ready, raise
resident from the pool until high enough
clear
the
poolside.
the
The
helper should put
safety rails around the
join together or touch during
mast etc.
the
the
POOL
water.
the
the
n
the
the
to
Fig. 12
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT Neptune
Release
back over the pool side by pulling the
towards you. When in position for transfer,
engage the rotation
the rotation lock and
lock.
rotate
boom
If you need to use the TCS chair, raise
seat
sufficiently high enough above the floor
and
insert the prongs of the sub-chassis unit
into
the
chair frame tubes
retaining catch works and
(see
locks.
Fig.
9)
until the
Begin to lower the mast and at the same time
open the chair retaining catch on the mast,
just before the wheels of the sub-chassis
contact
keeping
the chair frame tube is clear of the hook up
point. Push the chair away from the POOL
LIFT, apply
resident for return to
the floor. Continue to lower the mast,
the
chair retaining catch open, until
the
brakes and prepare the
the
changing
room
.
When using the stretcher, position
stretcher trolley so that the stretcher can
lowered directly onto it, ensuring that
guide tubes on the stretcher trolley are in
position as shown in Fig. 10. Continue
lowe
ring, having opened the chair / stretcher
retaining catch, until the stretcher connects
with
the
locking catch on the trolley. Continue
lowering until
clear of
the hook up point is completely
the
stretcher hook up
tube.
the
be
the
the
WARNING
Ensure
trolley is not being
To unhook the stretcher unit from the
push in the retaining catch lever on the mast
and continue to lower the mast until the
stretcher is clear of the hook up
the brakes are applied whenever
moved.
mast,
point.
the
Release the trolley brakes and return to
changing
room
.
the
the
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Product
Description/Function
Parts referred to in this manual
1
5
7
2
Transporter
3
6
9
4
8
Fig.
13
1. Winding handle
2.
Mast
3. Triangular
steady
4. Guide roller
5. Guide
6. Brake
7. Clamps
8. Brake
9. Chassis
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT
Transporter
Fig. 14
Before using your Nibotechnics POOL
LIFT Transporter, it will
have
to be
assembled as follows:
Remove the three major components
Fig. 13) from their packaging. Remove and
hold the screw from the lower end of the mast
using
the key
slide the mast into the chassis centre
(See
Fig. 14).
It can only go in one way.
provided. Carefully
(See
socket
Insert the screw through the chassis socket
and tighten into the mast using the key
Fig. 15).
(See
The fitting position of the triangular
depends on the POOL LIFT boom length.
Before continuing with your assembly,
determine
measuring the
Also read the preparation of the POOL LIFT
Transporter on pages
which
boom length is fitted by
distance
referred to in Fig. 17.
14-15.
steady
Fig. 15
When this distance has been measured an
referring to Fig. 14, continue to fit the
triangular steady into the chassis. First,
position one of
(See
Fig. 16)
Then carefully pull back the frame by
applying
the other peg to clear the chassis leg and
insert into its hole
The steady should move freely and the
plastic
the chassis in the operational position
Fig. 18).
Your
use.
slight pressure, just enough to al
covered stops will allow it to rest on
POOL LIFT
the
location pegs into its hole
Fig. 16
(See
Fig. 17).
Fig. 17
Fig.
Transporter is now ready
low
(See
18
for
d
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT
Transporte
r
Preparation of POOL LIFT
Transporter
The triangular steady
Transporter can be fitted in three separate
posi
tions.
Each position is intended for the different
boom
lengths that can be supplied with
Nibotechnics
to
use the Transporter, ensure the steady is
fitted in the correct position on the Transporter,
relative to
LIFT to be
POOL
the boom length of the POOL
lifted (See
If after referring to Fig. 19 and measuring
POOL LIFT boom, the triangular steady is
found
not to be in the correct position, it can
be easily repositioned as
(See
Fig. 13) of
LIFT. Before attempting
Fig. 19).
follows
the
the
:
Temporarily pull back one of the steady side
members
peg
from its
and take the ‘steady’ away from the chassis.
Reposition
reversing
(See
Fig. 20) to pull out the pivot
hole. Pull
the
frame referring to Fig. 19,
the above procedure.
out the other
frame
peg
Position
Position
‘A’
‘B’
Position
‘C’
Triangular
the
Steady
13
Remove
LIFT and move the boom
22 away from the pool edge,
lower
ground
the chair or stretcher from the POOL
(1)
the mast
level.
(2)
to within 150mm
680 mm
Standard
(263/4)
Boom
1000 mm
Boom
1200 mm
(471/4)
Boom
(395/8)
Fig. 20
in Figs. 21 and
(See
Fig. 21),
(6”)
of the
Fig. 19
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Using
your
POOL
LIFT
Transporte
r
POOL
EDGE
Position the clamp section of the Transporter
at its lowest position by turning the
handle
(3)
anti-clockwise.
winding
Open the clamps
LIFT
8
4
5
3
7
1
8
3
7
2
9
4
1
Fig. 21
10
6
5
Fig. 22
as shown in Fig. 21.
Engage the guide (5) with the POOL LIFT
column (6).
Lift the triangular steady (7) and rotate
POOL LIFT boom
guide roller
Lower the steady until the roller engages in
the
slot in the
Lock the Transporter brakes (9) and secure
the
clamps (4) so they firmly grip the POOL
LIFT column (but are not overtight).
Tighten the POOL LIFT swivel clamp (10).
Operate the winding handle
direction to raise the POOL LIFT from
socket.
If the
a slight rocking action should free it enough
to be lifted
When the column is clear of ground level,
release the Transporter brakes and move
Transporter, with the POOL LIFT securely
attached, carefully away.
To re-install the POOL LIFT, reverse
above
CAUTION
Do not operate the winding handle
Chairs / stretchers must not be attached to
the POOL LIFT while mounted on
Transpo
POOL LIFT
out.
pro
cedure.
the POOL LIFT is held in the
rter.
(4)
and approach the POOL
(1)
until it is in line with
(8)
on the steady.
mast.
(3)
in a
is tightly held in the socket,
Tran
clockwise
(3)
while
sporter.
the
the
the
its
the
the
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Care
of
your
POOL
LIFT
&
TRANSPORTER
For cleaning your POOL LIFT, wipe down
with a damp cloth using warm water to which
a
mild detergent has been added.
CAUT
ION
Do not use petroleum based solvents or
similar, as these may damage plastic
WARNING
parts.
If in any doubt about the correct functioning
of
the POOL
contact the distributor
LIFT,
withdraw it from use and
.
UK LIFTERS ONLY: Important legisl
came into force on 5th December 1998,
which has an impact on the schedule of
service for your patient lifter(s), variable
height
equipment. The Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations
the duty
through examinations has been devised to
comply with the law and details can be
obtained from
Spare parts, if required are available
Nibotechnics or their approved
baths
and other raising and lowering
(PUWER 98)
holder.
A scheme of six monthly
the distributor UK.
must be satisfied by
dist
ation
from
ributors.
Special tools are required for
component replacement.
The simplest; safest and most effective way
to
maintain your product in good working
order, is to
profe
approved engineer using Nibotechnics
approved spare parts
For information on service and maintenance
contracts, please contact your local
distributor.
have it methodically and
ssionally
serviced by the distributor
.
certain
Environmental
When
the
authority
For information
instructions of your
TRANSPORTER, direct
Preventive Maintenance
back of this manual.
disposing of
lifter, contact the appropriate local
for advice
on the
advice
any
.
items associated with
maintenance
POOL LIFT
yourself
Schedule in the
and
to the
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Labels
1
2
3
Fig.
23
1+2. Attention: Read Operating
Instructions
3. Safe Working Load: Dependent on Boom size / Serial Number
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Technical
Specification
s
795
300
3
0
5
13
10
Component Weights
Maximum
weig
ht
(average)...
.
..........
.
.........
.
..........
.
..........
.
.........
.
..........
.
85 187,
3
9
Basic lift
with a boom
of
1000
mm.........
.
.........
.
..........
.
.........
.
..........
.
.....160
352,74
Basic lift
with a boom
of1200
mm
.........
.
.........
.
..........
.
.........
.
..........
.
.....127 279,99
Kg
Lbs
POOL
Minimum weight (average).....................................................................70
Maximum Lifting
Basic lift with a boom of 680 mm...........................................................160
Depth
LIFT
of
Capacities
POOL LIFT
STANDARD
COLUMN
Socket
below floor
154,32
352,74
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Technical
Specification
s
C
OMMODE CHAIR & SUB-CHASS
750
500
Spin-
mm
This is available in:
AA1070 Chassis 450 with
AA1071 Chassis 475 with
AA1072 Chassis 500 with
AA1073 Chassis 525 with
AA1075 Chassis 450 with
AA1077 Chassis 450 footbar + S/S Stems
AA1078 Chassis 450mm ft/rest + S/S
Seat width 360
495 mm 820
mm
450 mm
footrest
footrest
footrest
footrest
footbar
mm
145
495 mm
mm
IS
mm
mm
1040
mm
450
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Technical
Specification
s
S
WIMCHA
IR
mm
415
mm
400
P
OOL
Standard
1722
mast
mm
LIFT TR
ANSPORTE
200 mm
Ap
prox.
above
floor
R
680 mm
1200 mm
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Technical
Specification
s
U
PPER
P
OOL LIFT WITH
POOL LIFT
Head
end
Stretcher
VIEW
STRETCHER UNIT
Stretcher
Stretcher swing rads.
std boom = 190 cm
1 metre boom = 222 cm
P
POOL LIFT
OOL LIFT WITH CHAIR UNIT, WITH AND WITHOUT LEG REST
CHAIR
1.2 metre boom = 242
cm
Chair swing rads.
std
boom = 150 cm
1 metre boom = 182
cm
1.2 metre boom = 202 cm
Chair and leg rest swing rads.
std
boom = 200 cm
cm
1 metre boom = 232
1.2 metre boom = 252 cm
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Technical
Specification
s
POOL LIFT
SOCKET MOUNTING
800 mm
1000 mm REF
REF
POSITION
A
floor coverin
screed
Mounting socket
Check for services & ducts in locality of proposed
Dimension
provided,
Dimension
w
hen
Dimension ‘C’ 250 mm minimum when screed is at 75 mm max for a minimum radius of 600 mm
in all
Hole size for mounting socket, diameter 1.30 mm, depth 285 mm
‘A’ 50 mm minimum recommended clearance between handrail & mast. If handrail not
50 mm clearance applies from extreme edge of pool to mast or any other
‘B’ 350 mm minimum distance from edge of wall to centre line of column applies only
height of wall is maximum of 1000 mm
directions.
Epoxy. Resin
grout
g
Reinforced
Grade 35n/MM2 (5000
foundations
concrete
IB/IN2)
obstruction.
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Technical
Specification
s
Deck level
pools
Boom position B
1270
mm
(50 in)
St
roke
G
ENERAL MEASUREMENTS
Raised
therapy tanks
Boom
Minimum roof height Minimum roof
2810 mm
mm
in)
mm
in)
(110.5
1100
43.5 in
in)
mm
8
00mm
(31.5
680
Floor level
590
in)
615
2340
(92
1100 mm
(43.5 in)
290
(11.4
pools and
position A
height
1075
Floor level
800 mm
(31.5 in)
1140
1900
swing radius
Space requirements
with standard boom (800 mm)
Radius of swing with chair
Radius of swing with
Radius
of swing with chair and leg rest
130
1900
swing radius
unit
stretcher
1500 mm (59 in)
1900 mm (75 in)
Alternative boom length 1 metre (add 320 mm (12”) to swing radius)
1.2 metres (add 520 mm (21”) to swing radius
Difference
between underside of stretcher and end of
mast
Mast
length
1735 mm
(68.3
in)
1270 mm
(50 in)
Stroke
2000 mm (79 in)
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Technical
Specification
s
930
+100
POOL LIFT STRETCHER
600
1550 fully in
2000 fully exten
940
position
Pick up
ded
1175
1075
t
olley
tr
agemen
ng
se
i
d
To
stretcher from
325
1065
125 mm wheels
S
mm
520
TRETCHER
TROLLEY - OVERALL DIMENSIONS
740
685
375
20
640-6
RUN OFF
mm
378
1405 mm
990 mm
744 mm
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Preventiv
e Maintenance
Schedule
Nibotechnics
Toilet
/
Comm
ode /
Shower chair
C
The POOL
e
nsure that
WARNING
LIFT
is subject to wear and tear, and the following actions must be performed when specified to
the product remains within its original manufacturing speci
fic
ation.
The points on this checklist are the minimum the manufacturer recommends. In some cases due to heavy
use of
Continuing to
the
product and exposure to agressive environment, more frequent inspections shall be carried out.
use this
product without conducting regular inspections or when a fault is found will seriously
compromise the user and residents’ safety. Local regulations and standards may be higher than the
manufacturers. Preventive maintenance specified in this manual can prevent
acc
idents.
The parts which are entitled ‘Checks to be performed by Qualified distributor personnel’ have to be carried
out by qualified personnel, using correct tools and knowledge of procedures.
requirements
Preventive
Action/Check
could
result in personal injuries and / or unsafe
Maintenance Schedule
Befo
re
each use
Every day
product.
Every
Week
Failure
Ever
y
6 months
to meet these
12 month
Every
s
Every
2 years
Visually inspect the sub-chassis to make sure the castors and footrest are securely attached before use
Examine all exposed parts, especially where there is
personal contact with the patient’s
cracks or sharp edges have developed that could
cause patient or user injury or have become
unhygienic. Replace where necessary.
Make sure all external fittings are secure, and all
screws and nuts are tigh
Check that the swimchair / TCS sub-chassis / stretcher unit can be propelled in a normal manner, making
sure that the castors are quite free in their movemen
Carry out decontamination of the Sub- chassis, Seat
and Frame in accordance wit
Instructions and
Make sure all instruction labels are firmly at
are readable. See
labels.
Make sure all 4 off castors rotate freely, are securely
fitted into the frame and the brakes lock. Also check
the castor tread for da
Make sure the safety catch, locking the
the sub-chassis operates freely.
Make sure the seat and backrest are securely attached
to the frame.
Carry out the Weekly Preventive Maintena
Schedule checks plus the following:
Check the torque value on the castor inserts 12 Nm
(8.8 lbf ft)
Carry out a full inspection of the chair, checking
welded areas for cracks, corrosion and the general
condition of the chair. Replace those components
where required.
local
t.
reg
ulations.
Opera
ting Instruction for location of
mage.
HECKS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED N i bo te c hn ic s tr a in e d PERSONNEL
body
. Make sure no
h the Operating
seat frame to
tac
hed and
nce
X
X
X
t
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Preventiv
e Maintenance
Schedule
Nibotechnics
Swimchair
C
Nibotechnics
Stretcher
and Trol
ley
C
Visually inspect the chassis to make sure the
and footrest are securely attached before use.
Examine all exposed parts, especially where there is
personal contact with the patient’s body. Make sure
no cracks or sharp edges
cause patient or user injury or have become
unhygienic. Replace where necessary.
Carry out decontamination of the Nibotechnics
Swimchair in accordance with Nibotechnics
Operating Inst
ructions and local regulations.
have
developed that could
castors
X
X
X
Make sure all instruction labels are firmly attached and
are readable. See Operating Instruction for location of
labels.
Make sure all external fittings are secure, and all
screws and nuts are
Make sure all 4 wheels rotate freely, are securely fitted
into the frame and the 2 off rear castor brakes
Carry out the Weekly Preventive Maintenance
Schedule checks.
Carry out a full inspection of the chair, checking
welded areas for cracks, corrosion and the general
condition of the chair. Replace those components
where required.
Make sure the mattress is securely attached to the
stretcher platform using the Velcro strips.
Make sure the stretcher is correctly positioned on the
trolley and locked in plac
Make sure the adjustable backrest lock is fully engaged in the slot.
Carry out decontamination of the Nibotechnics
Stretcher and Trolley.
tight.
loc
k.
HECKS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED N i bo te c hn ic s tr a in e d PERSONNEL
e
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Make sure all instruction labels are firmly attached and
are readable. See Operating Instruction for location of
labels.
Make sure all external fittings are secure, and all
screws and nuts are
Make sure all 4 wheels rotate freely, are securely fitted
into the frame and the 2 off castor brakes
Make sure the
stretcher from the trolley, moves freely.
Where an additional guard-rail is used, make sure the
spring clip is attached to a chain and locates locking
the guard-rail in pl
quired.
Check the condition of the patient platform on the
stretcher frame, making sure it is not cracked, loose,
the Velcro is firmly attached
Carry out the Weekly Preventive Ma
ule chec
Carry out a full inspection of the stretcher and
checking welded areas for cracks, corrosion and the
general condition of the stretcher and trolley. Replace
those components where required.
ks.
tight.
release
lever, allowing separation of the
ace
satisfactorily. Replace if re-
etc
. Replace as necessary.
HECKS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED Nibotechnics trained PERSONNEL
intenance
loc
k.
Sched-
trolley,
X
X
X
X
X
X
25
X
X
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Preventiv
e Maintenance
Schedule
X
C
Nibotechnics POOL LIFT
Check the condition and bond of the clamp pads and
for free movement of the clamps.
Check for smooth operation of the li
Make sure that castors are free in their movement and
that the brakes operate efficiently.
Make sure that all external fittings are secure and
screws and nuts are tigh
Make sure that all safety labels are firmly attached and
in good condition. Replace as necessary. See Operating Instruction for location of labels.
Carry out the Weekly Preventive Ma
ule checks.
Carry out a general visual inspection of all external
parts to make sure no adverse damage/wear has occurred. Replace components where necessary.
Clean and re-grease winding shaft using Energrease
FG 00-EP or equivalent.
Clean and re-grease clamp-screws and
ing silicone grease or equivalent.
On the guide wheel frame make sure the guide wheel
rotates freely and lubricate using silicone grease or
equivalent as required.
After use each day, wash the POOL
transporters with fresh water (not pool
dry. If the POOL LIFT has
in a pool side atmosphere, then periodically wash it
down with fresh water and wipe dry, as pool side
mospheres can be corrosive.
Make sure the chair / stretcher retaining safety catch
on the traveller operates correctly and that the spring
pressure within the catch is maintained.
Examine all exposed parts, especially where there is
personal contact with the patient’s body. Make sure
no cracks or sharp ed
cause patient or user injury or have become
unhygienic. Replace where necessary.
Carry out decontamination of the Nibotechnics POOL
LIFT in accordance
Instructions and local regulations.
With the seat in the fully lowered position,
visually examine the exposed lifting cable within the
mast for any signs of damage. If the lifting cable is
damaged in any way the POOL LIFT must not be
used until the lifting cable is replaced.
Make sure all external fittings are secure and all
screws and nuts are tigh
Fully raise and lower the seat and jib using the winding
handle to check for full and satisfa
Make sure all instruction labels are firmly attached and
are readable. Replace as required. See Operating
Instruction for location of labels.
Check the mast rotation lock to ensure that it locks
and releases satisfactorily
t.
HECKS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED N i bo te c hn ic s tr a in e d PERSONNEL
ges have
with
t.
ftin
g mechanism.
intenance Sched-
hinge-pins us-
LIFT
and resident
water)
and wipe
not
been used and is stored
developed that could
Nibotechnics Operating
cto
ry movement.
that
Nibotechnics POOL
X
at-
X
Tran
sporter
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
LIFT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Preventiv
e Maintenance
Schedule
C
N
ibotechnics
P
X
HECKS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED
Visually inspect the wire rope assembly for signs of
corrosion, fraying and wear etc by removing the cover
from the housing. Once removed, visually inspect the
rope whilst operating the winding handle to raise and
lower the hoist. Replace if necessary.
Carry out a general visual inspection of all external
parts and make sure that no adverse damage
has occurred during use.
Perform a Load Test to the Safe Working Load
Carry out the 6 Monthly Preventive Maintenance
Schedule checks plus the following:
Replace all friction discs within the
Reset the clutch assembly to support the following
Safe Working Load of: -
For 800 mm and 1 metre Boom
Safe Working Load =25 Stone/ 350 lbs/160 Kg
For 1.2 metre Boom
Safe Working Load =20 Stone/280 lbs/128 Kg
•
Refer to nameplate for Safe Working
If a base plate is mounted check for security of fixings.
Do a torque tightening check of the following:
Boom to housing, 4off bolts - 68Nm (50lb ft). See
Figure 1, Item Ax4.
Boom to mast, 4 off bolts - 54Nm (40lb ft). See Figure
1. Item Bx4.
Carry out the 12 Monthly Preventive Maintenance
Schedule checks plus the following:
Replace the wire rope and drum
of appearance.
Replace the pawl springs
assembly.
(2off) within the ratchet
(SWL)
clut
ch assembly.
Load.
assembly regardless
trained
X
.
X
ERSONNEL
X
X
X
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