EZ Life Systems KateZ Lift User Manual

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User Manual

of the KateZ Lift.

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EZ Life Systems: KateZ Lift User Manual

Warnings

WARNING! A qualified technician must perform the initial set up of this KateZ Lift.

Do not use your KateZ Lift without first completely reading and understanding the instructions in this
manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact your dealer
before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. Save this manual for
future reference.

Also, do not use your wheelchair without first completely reading and understanding any instructional
material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with your wheelchair.

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Table of Contents

Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Important Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 4

Safety/Handling ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 16

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 17

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Patent Pending ............................................................................................................................................ 19

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Important Safet y Prec auti ons

Special Words/Icons

This user guide contains the following words and icons to callout unsafe practices which could result in
personal injury or property damage.

•

• PROHIBITED signifies an action that cannot happen.

• MANDITORY signifies a step you must take before continuing on.

WARNING signifies a potentially hazardous action which could result in death or serious

injury.

Manual Updates

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. See
http://www.ezliftsystems.com for the most up-to-date manual information.

Weight Limitations

The KateZ Lift has a weight limitation of 250 lbs above and beyond the weight of the wheelchair.

WARNING! Adding accessories or a different seat will increase the weight of your wheelchair.
Verify with your authorized dealer that the total weight of your wheelchair, KateZ Lift and any other
additions does not exceed the maximum allowance for the KateZ Lift.

Seat Positioning Strap

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is optional on
wheelchairs, using it is strongly recommended as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user.
Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair in a lifted position. If signs of wear
appear, belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

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Lift Stability

KateZ Lift must be used on stable ground. Although sensors will prevent the lift from raising on unstable
ground, never use the lift on a slope greater than 5°.or uneven surfaces, on slick or wet surfaces, or
surfaces prone to shifting (such as gravel or sand). Using KateZ Lift on unstable ground may adversely
affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and
damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.

Reaching and Leaning Safety (See the Safety/Handling section for more detailed

information)

Negatively affecting the center of gravity on a wheelchair can easily be done with extended motions
such as reaching or leaning. These actions make the wheelchair more prone to tipping over. The
consequences of these extended motions are further increased when in a lifted position. Once you
affect the center of gravity, the wheelchair is instantly more prone to tipping over. Instead of reaching
or leaning, you should do the following:

1. Move the wheelbase as close as possible to where you need to be.

2. Use a tool like an extension grabber to pick up things beyond your reach.

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Safety/Handling

• Be sure to reference your wheelchair safety manual for any safety concerns.

• WARNING! ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap

is optional on wheelchairs, using it is strongly recommended as an additional safeguard for the
wheelchair user. Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair in a lifted
position. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.

• The KateZ Lift must be used on stable ground. Although sensors will prevent the lift from raising

on unstable ground, never use the system on a slope greater than 5°.or uneven surfaces, on slick
or wet surfaces, or surfaces prone to shifting (such as gravel or sand). Using the KateZ Lift on
unstable ground may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily
injury to the user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.

• Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while raising the wheelchair may adversely

affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the
wheelchair and surrounding property.

• Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the

wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity,
and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several combinations while keeping your center of gravity in the presence of a
qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair in lift position.
When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it is important to keep your center of gravity in the
center of the wheelchair to maintain stability and balance.

• Reaching, leaning and bending forward - WARNING! DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you

have to move forward in the seat.

Reach forward only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.

[Figure 1. Reaching, leaning forward]

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