This manual contains important safety and
maintenance instructions. Please read it carefully
before using your patient lifter and refer to it as
often as needed for safe and efcient use.
If you have any questions regarding the safe use
and/or assembly, maintenance or specications
of your patient lifter, you should call Joerns
Healthcare toll-free at 800.826.0270.
For service and repair, remember your authorized
Hoyer dealer is able to provide the assistance
you need. Save this manual for future reference.
For non-homecare lifters, your maintenance
department should keep this manual.
Caution: For patient use, refer to the separate
manual, “How to Use a Patient Lifter.” If you did not
receive a copy or need additional copies, contact
Joerns Healthcare at 800.826.0270.
Assembly
For Installation for adjustable
U-Base Lifters
Recommended Tools: 3/4" and 1/2" wrench, 3/16"
hex wrench
Warning: All shoulder bolts must engage through
the bracket on both sides. If bolt is not fully
engaged, misalignment and premature failure may
result. Worn parts could fail, resulting in injury to
patient/caregiver (Figure 1).
Warning: The large thrust washer must be inserted
on the cradle hanger post (Figure 1). If washer
is not present, the cradle hanger post and cradle
center may wear prematurely. Warn cradle parts
could fail, resulting in injury to resident/caregiver.
Hanger post should protrude cradle center by
1/16th inch (Figure 1).
1. Carefully unpack lifter in the following order:
a. Remove the outside top of the box.
b. Remove the three inside top llers from the
box. NOTE: If the lifter is a power version, be careful with the center ller, it contains the electronics.
c. Remove base and adjustment handle from
the box.
d. Remove bottom ller from the box.
e. Remove cradle and mast assembly from
the box.
2. Apply a thin layer for grease to all bolts.
3. Place base of lifter on a hard even surface with
the wheels contacting the surface. Insert the
mast in sleeve of base making sure that it is
fully engaged. Tighten the mask lock bolt
(Figure 2). Make sure boom points in the same
direction as base legs. Keep mast locked at all
times except while storing.
4. Place adjustment handle into socket as shown
(Figure 2). Pull adjustment handle back to
unlock. Handle can be moved to the right to
widen the base to 39 1/2" or to the left to narrow
the base to 24".
5. Remove boom from ller and attach to top of
mast as shown (Figure 2).
6. Attach to of actuator to boom with cap and
hardware. Note: Attach rst to hole on bracket
(Figure 2), second hole can be used for heavier
patients to ease the load on actuator, however
the vertical lifting range will lose 4 inches.
7. Remove actuator from ller and attach top
of actuator to mast and bottom to boom with
hardware (Figure 1).
8. Attach cradle to the end of boom with cap and
hardware (Figure 2).
9. Brake is provided on rear caster for parking only.
To lock caster, step on cam lever, located on
side of caster. To unlock brake, step on highest
cam lever.
10. For power unit, attach control box to bracket
on back of mast using 1/8" hex wrench. Attach
battery pack to control box and bracket.
Plug cords in proper outlets, pressing rmly
into place.
Joerns® Liing and Repositioning
HPL400 and HML400 Hoyer Patient Li
Friction Cap
Bracket
ESN Nut
Lifter Illustrations
Warning: Inside attachment points on cradle are
used for Hoyer slings with chains.
Warning: The four outside attachment points are
used for Partner-style slings.
Warning: Cradle Center Post must protrude below
the bottom of the Cradle Center Pivot Assembly
(approximately 1/16").
Warning: If Cradle center Post is ush or recessed,
excessive wear may have occurred. Worn cradle
parts could fail, resulting in serious injury or death to
patient and/or caregiver. Remove from service and
replace worn parts immediately.
Joerns® Liing and Repositioning
HPL400 and HML400 Hoyer Patient Li
Specications
Maximum capacity: .................................................................................................................................... 400 lbs.
Lifter weight ..............................................................................................................84 lbs for hydraulic (HML400
............................................................................................................................88.5 lbs. for power (HPL400)
The hand control activates the lifter and has two (2)
buttons; one “up” and one “down”.
Simply press the button for the direction you want
the lifter to move.
Battery Charging
Plug the charger into the wall socket (110V) prior
to connecting the plug to the control box. A control
box with battery will hold a (unused) charge for
approximately six (6) months. To achieve the
longest life, keep the battery fully charged. After
approximately six (6) hours of charging, the batteries
will be fully charged and the LCD display should
read 100%
Note: It is not possible to overcharge batteries.
Note: When battery alarm sounds, batteries should
be recharged.
Instructions
The duty cycle printed on the label of the control
box must always be noted. If the cycle has been
exceeded, the control box could overheat and
become damaged. Unless otherwise specied on
the label, the duty cycle is maximum 10% or
six (6) min/hour of continuous operation.
Note: Power lifter will not be operable during the
time the charger is connected.
Warning: Do not charge the battery while
someone is in the lifter and especially if the unit is
being used in wet or bathing areas.
Caution: By unauthorized opening of the
system, there is a risk that it may malfunction
at a later date.
Warning: Lifters can tip over. Keep base widened
for stability. Never lock brakes or block wheels
when lifting someone. Brakes are provided for
parking. To lock casters, step on cam lever on side
of casters. To unlock brakes, step on highest
cam lever.
1. Battery
2. Emergancy Stop
3. Control Box
Release Knob
To raise lifter: Tighten clockwise hydraulic
pressure release knob. Release knob is locked
on pump near pump handle. Base of lifter must
be spread to widest possible position to maximize
stability. Pump hydraulic handle. Steering handle
may be held to steady lifter.
To lower lifter: Open hydraulic pressure release
knob by turning it counter clockwise, not more than
one full turn. Guide descent. Push gently on knees
to attain correct sitting posture while lowering.
After patient reaches seat, push down on boom to
slacken chains.
Note: Hydraulic Jack
1. Use jack to raise boom to position for
lifting patient.
2. DO NOT lift up on end of boom to position for
lifting patient as this causes air to be drawn in
under ram, preventing jack from lifting when
handle is pumped.
3. DO NOT press down hard on handle when
bottom of stroke is reached.
Joerns® Liing and Repositioning
HPL400 and HML400 Hoyer Patient Li
4. It is a common occurrence after a few hours
of non-use for the boom and jack to lower
with no weight suspended from the end of the
boom. This does not indicate a faulty jack, but
is a trait common to hydraulic equipment.
5. If trouble develops with the hydraulic jack,
remove it and ship it to Hoyer for repair or
exchange. Provide serial number and date
purchased. DO NOT attempt to lift someone
with a faulty hydraulic jack.
Partner Sling Information
Warning: Torn, cut, frayed or broken slings could
fail resulting in serious injury or death to patient.
Use slings in good condition only. Destroy and
discard old, unusable slings.
Patient Size Guide
ABWeight
inch (cm) inch (cm) lbs (kg)
Large28 (70)19 (47)198-400 (90-191)
Medium 24 (61)19 (47)99-210 (45-95)
Small18 (46)15 (38)55-110 (25-50)
Warning: Using other manufacturer’s parts on Hoyer
products is unsafe and may result in serious injury
to patient and/or attendant. Use only Hoyer lifter
parts on Hoyer products. Hoyer lifter parts are not
interchangeable with other manufacturer’s products.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
*Patient’s weight to sling size information is an
approximation only.
Patient can be raised 4" higher by hooking up the
inside strap to the cradle.
Your Hoyer Classics Lifts are warranted for one
(1) year after purchase by the original consumer/
owner.
Components are warranted as follows:
1. Lifter structure; base, mast, boom, and
suspension cradle.
2. Hydraulic pump/jack (for manual lifters).
3. Electronic control box, hand pendant, and
actuator (for power lifters).
The Hoyer battery is warranted for 90 days.
All other non-durable components, such as rubber
parts, plastic parts and painted surfaces, are
warranted for one (1) year from original consumer/
owner purchase. These non-durable components
are subject to normal wear and replacement.
Damage caused by use in unsuitable
environmental conditions or failure to maintain
the product in accordance with user and service
instructions is not covered. Any alteration,
modication, or repair unless performed by or
authorized in writing by Joerns Healthcare will void
this warranty.
Parts
Hoyer Classics Lifts contain various parts that
wear from normal use. These parts, such as
rubber parts, plastic parts and painted surfaces
are not covered under the one-year warranty but
are covered for 90 days after date of purchase.
Joerns Healthcare’s obligation under this
warranty is limited to supplying replacement
parts, servicing, or replacing, at its option, any
product which is found by Joerns Healthcare to be
defective.
Warranty replacement parts are covered by the
terms of this warranty until the product’s original
warranty period expires.
When requested by Joerns Healthcare, parts
must be returned for inspection at the customer’s
expense. Credit will be issued only after
inspection.
Service
Most service requests can be handled by
the facility Maintenance Department with
assistance from the Joerns Healthcare Product
Service Department.
This warranty applies in the USA only. Check
with your supplier to nd out if international
warranties apply.
Should a technician be required, one will be
provided by Joerns Healthcare, at our discretion.
Only the Joerns Healthcare Product Service
Department can dispatch authorized technicians.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser
of the equipment.
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Charlotte, NC 28273
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