Lumex Syatems LF1050 User Manual

LF1050

PATIENT LIFT

OWNER’S MANUAL

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© Graham-Field Health Products 2005

IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR PATIENT LIFT

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

HANDLING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Lumex
patient lift. The following pages will provide you
with important safety and operating instructions on
the use of patient lifts, slings, and accessories, as
well as maintenance and warranty information.
Read this manual carefully before operating your
patient lift and refer to it as often as needed.
Consult your Lumex dealer and/or healthcare
professional with any questions or concerns
regarding safe and effective techniques for
operating your patient lift.

DO NOT attempt any transfer without prior approval
of the patient’s healthcare provider. With their
assistance, select the sling that best serves the needs,
abilities, comfort and safety of the person being lifted.
It is important that you use correct slings adapted to
the body shape and weight and ability of the patient
and the specific type of transfer needed.

Upon receipt of the patient lift, and prior to each
use, inspect it closely to ensure that nothing is
damaged, there are no loose or broken parts, that
all patient lift parts are in the proper place, etc.
Immediately replace any worn or broken
components. Your patient lift should receive
maintenance on a regular schedule and should be
inspected daily for proper operation. Contact your
Lumex dealer for service and repairs.

Before lifting anyone, thoroughly read the
instructions in this manual. Observe a team of
trained experts perform the lifting procedures. The
operator should practice the entire lifting procedure
several times with proper supervision and a capable
individual acting as patient. It is extremely
important to know how a patient will feel in the
patient lift. We suggest that the operator try all the
various lifting slings and equipment until the
operator is confident with how the patient lift
operates. The lifting procedures should be
explained to the patient before the actual lifting.
Remember that safety requires the constant
attention of the lift occupant and the operator. Use
extreme care when operating a patient lift.

This guide covers the use of the LF1050 Patient Lift.
Keep in mind that the basic safety procedures
included in this manual are to be used as a guide only.
Again, consult your healthcare professionals for their
recommendations and never hesitate to ask for their
assistance.

Note: Before attempting to assemble the patient lift,

refer to the section titled “ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS” contained elsewhere in this
manual. Contact your Lumex dealer if
additional assistance is needed.

SPECIAL NOTES

Warning: Do not operate this equipment
without first reading and understanding this
manual. If you are unable to understand the
warnings, cautions and instructions, contact

your dealer or a healthcare professional before
attempting to use this equipment. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or damage to your
patient lift.

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance MUST be performed by qualified personnel ONLY.

Warning: Warning notices as used in this manual
apply to hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in personal injury.

Caution: Caution notices as used in this manual

apply to hazards or unsafe practices that
could result in property damage.

Note: Notes highlight procedures and contain

information which assist the operator in
understanding the information contained in
this manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP WITH PATIENT LIFT AT ALL TIMES.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT: Before using patient lift, please read

and adhere to the following safety precautions and
warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or damage to your patient lift.

Note: The information contained in this document

is based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Graham­Field reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.

Note: In this manual, the person being lifted is

referred to as the “patient” or “occupant”
and the person operating the patient lift is
called the “operator” or “attendant”.

you experience any malfunction, contact your
Lumex dealer immediately, as a hazardous
condition could result, causing personal injury or
damage to your patient lift.

Always consult your healthcare professional to
determine safe methods most suitable for your
individual abilities. Protect yourself, your attendant
and patient lift by having it serviced regularly. If

Warnings

Warning: Check all parts for shipping damage
before using. In case of damage, DO NOT USE
the equipment. Contact the carrier or your
authorized Lume

x dealer for further instructions.

Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of
worn parts are necessary to provide years of
excellent service.

Warning: Patient lift may tip over if used
incorrectly. Read and adhere to the operating
instructions prior to lifting anyone.

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Warning: The LF1050 Patient Lift should be used
solely for transferring a patient from one object
(beds, bathtubs, toilets, etc.) to another. The lift
should not be used for transporting or moving
any patient from one location to another
location.

Warning: Always keep the patient being lifted
centered over the base and facing the caregiver
operating the lifter.

Warning: Do not lock the brakes or block the
wheels when lifting. The casters must be FREE to
roll to allow the patient lift to stabilize itself
when the patient is initially lifted from a chair,
bed, or any stationary object.

Warning: Do not roll casters over any object
while the user is in the sling.

Warning: To ensure stability while transferring a
patient, the patient lift legs should be locked in
the maximum open position.

Warning: Use only Lumex slings specially
designed for the LF1050 Patient Lift.

Warning: Service and repair of the LF1050
Patient Lift should be performed only by an
authorized Lumex dealer. Graham-Field is not
responsible for any consequence resulting from
any unauthorized service or repair.

Warning: Do not exceed the maximum weight
allowed, 400 pounds.

Warning: Unauthorized modification of your
patient lift or the use of non-Lumex replacement
parts may change the structure of the lift and could
create a hazardous condition, which may result in
serious injury and will void the warranty.

Warning: The electronics and actuator contain no
serviceable components. If service is required, the
unit must be returned to the factory for repair. DO
NOT attempt to open the electronics or actuator
or obtain local service; this will void the warranty
and may result in damage to the unit. Consult your
Lumex Dealer for further information.

Warning: Do not attempt to transfer a patient
without prior approval of the person’s
healthcare provider.

Warning: Do not put anything (e.g. cushion,
pad, etc…..) between the user and the sling.
This may cause user to slide out of the sling and
cause injury.

Warning: Replace any worn or broken parts
immediately! Torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings
can fail, resulting in personal injury. Use slings
that are only in good condition.

Warning: Lumex specifically disclaims
responsibility for any bodily injury or property
damage which may occur during any use which
does not comply with federal, state or local
laws or ordinances.

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